THEY have been popping up in the windows of homes across the town to help spread a bit of cheer.

But if you're a household that doesn't have any paints or felt tips to create your own rainbow then we have a solution for you.

The idea of painting rainbow pictures and putting them in the windows of homes quickly spread on social media over the weekend after a post suggested it might help brighten some people's day.

Youngsters were encouraged to put pen to paper while they stay at home to avoid the spread of coronavirus and displaying them in the window would give other families something to look out for while they stretch their legs on their daily walk. 

We've included some of our favourites so far in the gallery above but we're looking for more if you want to send your pictures in using the form at the bottom of this story.

Warrington Guardian: Michelle MagillMichelle Magill

The rainbows have been helping to create a neighbourhood-wide game of I-Spy for youngsters.

While other families have been putting teddy bears in the window to start a 'teddy bear hunt'.

If you want to get involved but don't have paints and pens at home, we've got three rainbow designs you can choose from.

Download them here and then print them out and put them in your window.

rainbow designs.docx

And if you do go out for a walk to find rainbow pictures in windows near you, please remember the guidance is to stay two metres apart from anybody else going for a stroll.

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Send your pictures using the form below. We'll post more of them below

Community answers

Send us your rainbow pictures

"Have you painted a rainbow for your window? Send us your picture along with your child's name "

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Beverley Bossward

What is your response?Our little rainbow

Your pictures

Warrington Guardian: Our little rainbowOur little rainbow

From Emma Hollingsworth

What is your response?Georgia age 11 - very proud of her rainbow 🌈

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Warrington Guardian: Georgia age 11 - very proud of her rainbow 🌈Georgia age 11 - very proud of her rainbow 🌈
Warrington Guardian: Georgia age 11 - very proud of her rainbow 🌈Georgia age 11 - very proud of her rainbow 🌈

From Community contributor

What is your response?My son noah age 3 wanted to do the biggest handprint rainbow from callands

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Warrington Guardian: My son noah age 3 wanted to do the biggest handprint rainbow from callandsMy son noah age 3 wanted to do the biggest handprint rainbow from callands
Warrington Guardian: My son noah age 3 wanted to do the biggest handprint rainbow from callandsMy son noah age 3 wanted to do the biggest handprint rainbow from callands

From Melanie R

What is your response?I work in a preschool and know how important this is to children, so this is my rainbow painted on my window

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Warrington Guardian: I work in a preschool and know how important this is to children, so this is my rainbow painted on my windowI work in a preschool and know how important this is to children, so this is my rainbow painted on my window
Warrington Guardian: I work in a preschool and know how important this is to children, so this is my rainbow painted on my windowI work in a preschool and know how important this is to children, so this is my rainbow painted on my window

From Georgia Givvons

What is your response?Violet Hollins Green

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Warrington Guardian: VioletHollins GreenVioletHollins Green

From Ben McNicholas

What is your response?Done by Emma McNicholas!

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Warrington Guardian: Done by Emma McNicholas!Done by Emma McNicholas!

From Natalie Gaskell

What is your response?Alissa & Maisie Gaskell 🌈

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Warrington Guardian: Alissa & Maisie Gaskell 🌈Alissa & Maisie Gaskell 🌈

From Hayley Mcateer

What is your response?Phoebe Cowell Age 7 Great Sankey

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Warrington Guardian: Phoebe Cowell Age 7Great SankeyPhoebe Cowell Age 7Great Sankey

From Community contributor

What is your response?Wesley age 11

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Warrington Guardian: Wesley age 11Wesley age 11

From Community contributor

What is your response?Tegan with her rainbow picture

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Warrington Guardian: Tegan with her rainbow pictureTegan with her rainbow picture

From Community contributor

What is your response?Chalk rainbow on tarmac infront of house. With words saying "stay home ❤ nhs"

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Warrington Guardian: Chalk rainbow on tarmac infront of house. With words saying "stay home ❤ nhs"Chalk rainbow on tarmac infront of house. With words saying "stay home ❤ nhs"

From Melanie Latham

What is your response?Blossom Latham Age 4 Great Sankey

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Warrington Guardian: Blossom Latham Age 4 Great SankeyBlossom Latham Age 4 Great Sankey

From Anne Acton

What is your response?Jacob and freya Tipton's rainbow

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Warrington Guardian: Jacob and freya Tipton's rainbowJacob and freya Tipton's rainbow

From Seb T

What is your response?3yr old Twins Katie and Connor

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Warrington Guardian: 3yr old Twins Katie and Connor3yr old Twins Katie and Connor
Warrington Guardian: 3yr old Twins Katie and Connor3yr old Twins Katie and Connor

From Community contributor

What is your response?Lacey Yates Age 10 From Birchwood

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Warrington Guardian: Lacey Yates Age 10 From BirchwoodLacey Yates Age 10 From Birchwood

From Rebecca Jane Wharton

What is your response?Dolly-Rose age 3 from Golborne

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Warrington Guardian: Dolly-Rose age 3 from GolborneDolly-Rose age 3 from Golborne

From Leah Bent

What is your response?Our rainbow to spread some cheer. Leah Bent 9years old

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Warrington Guardian: Our rainbow to spread some cheer.Leah Bent 9years oldOur rainbow to spread some cheer.Leah Bent 9years old

From samantha jones

What is your response?We used Chalk on the side of our bungalow and on our drive way #togetherathome #stayhome

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Warrington Guardian: We used Chalk on the side of our bungalow and on our drive way #togetherathome #stayhomeWe used Chalk on the side of our bungalow and on our drive way #togetherathome #stayhome
Warrington Guardian: We used Chalk on the side of our bungalow and on our drive way #togetherathome #stayhomeWe used Chalk on the side of our bungalow and on our drive way #togetherathome #stayhome

From Lorna Cook

What is your response?Rainbows by William Stokes-Cook aged 7, Boyle Ave Orford.

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Warrington Guardian: Rainbows by William Stokes-Cook aged 7, Boyle Ave Orford.Rainbows by William Stokes-Cook aged 7, Boyle Ave Orford.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Harper's rainbows and hearts in the window

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Warrington Guardian: Harper's rainbows and hearts in the windowHarper's rainbows and hearts in the window

From Sarah Bamford

What is your response?Rainbow by Lucy Jones, 9, in Birchwood

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Warrington Guardian: Rainbow by Lucy Jones, 9, in BirchwoodRainbow by Lucy Jones, 9, in Birchwood
Warrington Guardian: Rainbow by Lucy Jones, 9, in BirchwoodRainbow by Lucy Jones, 9, in Birchwood

From Karen Layden

What is your response?We will be ok and be there for each other. Bobby age 7

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Warrington Guardian: We will be ok and be there for each other. Bobby age 7We will be ok and be there for each other. Bobby age 7