Crafty Kids- "Canvas" Painting

This is perfect for an inexpensive party activity or just for fun by yourselves.

Materials Needed:
1 Chinet paper plate per child
Poster paints or water colors
1 paintbrush per child
1 fine point marking pen (Sharpie)
Empty yogurt cups or disposable cups with water (to rinse brushes)
paper towels

Prep:
Before the party - Be sure that you have enough plates, brushes and cups for the children attending, plus a few extras.
Before you begin - Set the work table with a water cup, a paper towel (to dry the brush after rinsing), a "canvas" and a paint brush for each child. Supply paints for children to share.

How To Make:
The kids can paint their own "masterpiece" on their "canvas" and set it aside to dry. At the end of the party (when they are dry) let them sign their work with the fine point Sharpie, just like the pros! ;-)