Spring time is a good time to fix things, maybe paint the house or a garden fence. Here is a game to get painters of all ages into gear: Practice tossing some paint drops!

The “tools” are good to use outdoors, but also indoors, in case you’re still waiting for the snow to melt.

Instructions are for 3 “drops” per person and 4 players. Adjust as you wish!

We’re using Scheepjes Catona, a 100% cotton yarn that is available in 109 colors, so there are plenty of shades to choose from to “match your style”.
 
A simple paint bucket serves as target and as storage container, but you could also go for any type of “pretty” container.
 
You will also need:

• 1 one gallon paint bucket or bucket of your choice
• 32 oz dry beans (2 oz per “drop”)
• tapestry needle, scissors

Weave 6 hexagons per color to make 4 sets of 3 “drops”.

Assembly:

• Holding 2 hexagons together, sew along 5 sides, leaving the last side open for filling.
• Fill “drop” with about 2 oz or 3 table spoons of dry beans.
• Close the remaining side. Weave in any ends.   No need to turn the “drops” inside out, the seams come out nicely with just whip stitch.

Welcome spring!