What you'll need
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Colour Paper, wrapping paper or old magazines
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Scissors
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Pen and Glue stick
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Red, green and yellow poster paint
Step 1
Draw a leaf onto the paper, and cut out carefully to leave a leaf frame.
Step 2
Carefully place dots of the paint into plastic food bag and seal.
Step 3
Tape the bag down onto the table. Place the leaf frame onto the bag and tape down.
Step 4
Move the paint around the bag - creating swirls and mixing colours.
Step 5
Take the tape off the worktop, and tape the bag to the back of the leaf frame to keep your picture.
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Why we help
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