Puffy Paint Pumpkins
Bring the warmth of autumn spice into your craft room with these scented Puffy Paint Pumpkins. This craft engages the sense of smell by adding ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice directly into the paint mixture. As your toddler paints, the room will fill with the cozy aroma of fall. The paint dries with a raised, velvety texture that toddlers love to touch, making it a complete multi-sensory experience that celebrates the sights, textures, and scents of the season.
Create the scented puffy paint by mixing equal parts of shaving cream and white school glue in a bowl, then stir in a generous tablespoon of orange washable paint and a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Cut out a large pumpkin shape from thick cardboard or orange cardstock. Give your toddler a paintbrush or spoon and let them slather the thick, fragrant orange mixture onto the pumpkin shape. Once covered, they can press a green paper stem at the top. As the paint dries over 24 hours, it will retain its puffy shape and delightful autumn scent.