Bubble art

My Saturday nights have changed slightly over the last couple of years.

I've never been a party animal, but my weekends used to include the Other Half and I going out for lunch, having a pint, and another, and another. Then stumbling home at 8pm with a kebab or pizza. Those were the days!

My saturday nights still include some alcohol. Possibly a takeaway of sorts. And being home at 8pm. But (thank God!), they don't include a hangover.

So, I can't really moan about my antics last weekend. When I did Bubble Art.

I'm not even sure it's a thing to be honest. I saw it on Pinterest and thought I'd give it a go.

All you need is:

Water
Washing up liquid
Food colouring
Bowls
Paper
Straws

I put some water, washing up liquid and food colouring in a bowl. I didn't measure, but I'd guess at 4 parts water, 1 part washing up liquid, and as much food colouring as you like, depending how colourful and bright you want to be.

Mix it all together, and voila, you are ready to blow some bubbles.

After the bubbles have formed a 'dome', carefully place your piece of paper on top. You can always blow some more bubbles and place the paper on top again if you find there's not enough going on the first time round.

I felt pretty childish in my kitchen doing this, but they actually turned out lovely, and not child-like at all. After reading a bit more online, I think if you use paint instead of food colouring, you get a brighter finish, which might be better with kids. But if it's just you and a glass of wine, I'd opt for the gentler looking food colouring.

I might fold a few into envelopes, you know, for when I want to send someone a letter...hmm. Or I might do some doodling on top, and see where I end up.

Have a love ly weekend everyone!