Spooky Spiderweb: Watercolor Crayon Resist

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A fun and easy autumn craft to get excited about Halloween! Use a white crayon to draw your web, then paint over using watercolors. Experiment using a variety of techniques such as wet on wet, dry brush, blending, and salt. We also discussed different types of spiders and the webs or homes that they make. If you want to disrupt bedtime, watch YouTube videos about spiders building their webs, wrapping up their food, and creeping around! 🕷 


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