Bubble Wrap Art

So I picked up J from school the other day and I could see the look in his eyes when he was walking to my car. The look no mom wants to see… You can tell it was a bad day.

There is the one kid in his class, you know the one, the super popular one that decides who everyone else likes. Well, today he decided that they weren’t going to include J on the playground.  As a mom, you wanna stomp right into the school find that kid, and teach him a thing or two.

Instead, I made a few changes to a process art project I had planned for the weekend to relive some of J’s stress.

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No time to make this bubble wrap craft now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make this bubble wrap craft now, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for making this fun process art.

• This project can get messy! We recommend creating outdoors or in a space where the mess wont be an issue.
• Let your child pick out their colors. J picked all blues and greys…you could tell he was having a bad day.
• Let your kids experiment with bubble wrap. It is all about the process! There is no “right” or “wrong” way of doing this art project.

How to make this kid’s art project.

Below is our step by step tutorial for creating this art project. Feel free to print it for easy reference.

Yield: 1 Art Project

Bubble Wrap Art Project

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Cure a bad day with this bubble wrap process art project for kids.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Large Bubble Wrap
• Acrylic Paint
• Poster Board or Canvas

Tools

• Scissors

Instructions

1. Start with decent sized squares of bubble wrap.  You will need 1 square for each color.
2. Fold the bubble wrap in half and secure it with staples or tape.  Leave a gap in the middle to insert a small hand.
3. Now pick out some paint.
4. Have them slide their hand into their bubble wrap ‘mitts’.
5. Spread out some paint and let them go at it!
6. Layer the colors one after another.
7. You can go back over with the first colors again if you want.

More projects your kids will love!

• Splatter Painting  – Use pipettes to make a colorful creation.
• Oobleck Painting – Combine sensory fun with art!
• Fidget Spinner Art – Dust off those old fidget spinners and create something beautiful.

When to make this bad day art inspiration

Sometimes you see a craft and think, oh that’s cute! But then you don’t know when you will make it. Here are some ideas for this fun art project!

• If your child is extra moody or fidgety, this craft will be good for them.
• Even if they’re not in a bad place, they can dance and create!
• Use the final craft for cards, posters, or to decorate your playroom.
• Give them as gifts to loved ones.
• Create backdrops for your bulletin boards.

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Press Painted Apple Craft For Kids

Fall is right around the corner and since we have always had a thing for apple crafts we wanted to add something new!

Press painting is something my kids love to do because of the beautiful results they can get at any age! It’s a form of process art that creates a different result with each apple.

Apple-themed art projects are perfect for decorating a classroom. We used these apples to create a garland and a mobile. But the possibilities are endless!

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No time to paint apples now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make this apple art project now, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for making this classroom art project.

• This project can get messy! We recommend creating outdoors or in a space where the mess will not be an issue.
• Let your kids decide if they want to make red or green apples.
• Let your kids experiment. It is all about the process! There is no “right” or “wrong” way of doing this art project.

How to make apple garland

Below is our step by step tutorial for creating this art project. Feel free to print it for easy reference.

More apple projects you will love!

• Fine Motor Apples – These apple suncatchers will help build fine motor skills too!
• 3D Apple Tree – A construction paper craft that pops from the page.

When to make this craft

Sometimes you see a craft and think, oh that’s cute! But then you don’t know when you will make it. Here are some ideas for this fun art project!

• String them around your classroom for some back to school fun.
• Hang them from a frame to take pictures on the first day of school.
• Glue them to the front of a card and give them as a teacher gift.

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Painting with Oobleck

Sensory play is something we like to incorporate into playtime in our homes. If we can turn it into something crafty that’s an added bonus!

My daughter and I decided that we wanted to experiment with painting with oobleck, and the results were beautiful and fun! So add some cornstarch on your next shopping list and give this process art a try!

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No time to make this process art project now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make get crafty now, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for oobleck painting.

• This project can get messy! We recommend creating outdoors or in a space where the mess won’t be an issue.
• If this is your first oobleck experience you will notice it is quite an interesting goo. It will seem hard, but runny at the same time! You want to add your water little by little until you can use force with your fork to move it all to the side, but when you let go it puddles back together. If your still not sure how to make it, the video below will help you out. 
• The food coloring will tint your kiddos fingers a bit so if you have a fancy dinner to go to that night, stick to the fork. 
• Let your kids experiment with dripping the substance. It is all about the process! There is no “right” or “wrong” way of doing this art project.

How to create art with oobleck

Below is our step by step tutorial for creating this oobleck art project. Feel free to print it for easy reference.

Yield: Lots of fun!

How to create art with oobleck

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Create loads of sensory fun with Oobleck art.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Cornstarch.
• Water.
• Food Coloring.
• Cardstock

Tools

• Plastic Forks.
• Mixing Cups.

Instructions

1. Start by placing approximately 2 tsp of cornstarch into each of your mixing cups and add a little food coloring to each cup with a little bit of water. Begin to mix together.
2. Once your colors are mixed it’s time to start painting! Using a fork or fingers drizzle the oobleck all over your cardstock.
3. You can cut your cardstock into strips or shapes or just use a sheet!
4. When you’re done painting, allow the oobleck to dry completely.
5. Then scrape off the dried oobleck with a spatula.
6. Check out the beautiful design underneath!

More art projects you will love!

• Melted Crayon Pots – These make fantastic Mother’s Day gifts.
• Twig Art – Create colorful art with nature!
• Ombre Handprints – Capture those handprints in this fun art project.

If you loved this messy craft, share it by pinning or sharing on Facebook.

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Splatter Paint

When we finished our rainbow painted rocks we found that the drippings left under the rocks were the beginning of a fantastic process art project! We had some leftover paint so we took to the grass and had some fun!

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Supplies for your splatter paint process art:

• Paints. Any color you like!
• Water.
• Pipettes.
• Paper. The bigger the better!
• Paint Dishes.

Creating rainbow pipette art

As with most process art projects, there are no rules here… I do have a few tips to get you started and then let your little one take the lead. First, make sure to water down your paints until you can easily suck it in and squeeze it out of your pipette.  I start with a 2:1 ratio of paint to water.Also, start with each color having their own pipette. Head to somewhere that you don’t mind getting messy… and wear paint approved clothes.Now let them go! They can squirt large amounts of paint… or even just tiny sprays. They can fling the paint leaving large streaks and even play around with how many pipettes they can squeeze at once! The best part is they get to experiment and see all the different patterns that can be created. When they are nearing the end they may even dump the paint, and that’s OK. Since the paints are watered down you don’t need to use much to get them started. You can always add more to extend the play.

Related Content: Rainbow Rock Painting

I just love all the colors and she was so proud of her creation!Here is a closer look at her splatter paint process art.

So cool! Make sure to save this pipette painting to your crafts for kids Pinterest board!

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Rock painting, hiding, hunting…. it is getting bigger all across the country! I love to paint rocks, but my daughter wasn’t “loving” hers as much as mine. When we got out all the paints, her rocks would end up looking muddy because she wanted to use all of the colors of the rainbow. If you have a younger child that that enjoys stone painting, you need to check out this fun drip technique!

Supplies for your stone painting:

• Rocks. (rinsed and dried)
• Paints. Every color of the rainbow.
• Pipettes. One per color.
• Water.
• Paint Dishes. We used an egg carton which was perfect for holding all the different colors.
• A Drying Rack. Not 100% necessary, but helps the rocks from sticking to the paper.
• Scrap Paper. To catch the drips!
• Clear Acrylic Spray.

Rainbow painted rocks instructions:

Start by setting up all your supplies! Squirt a bit of paint into your container and water it down. About a 2:1 ratio of paint to water. Mix it well and squeeze it in and out of your pipette a few times to make sure it is thin enough to squirt back out. I only mixed one color at a time. So start with red. Once there is red on each rock mix up your orange with a new pipette! Work your way through the rainbow until each stone has a bit of every color. Using these pipettes is great fine motor practice and they can really control where the paint goes once they get the hang of it! When the painted rocks are “perfect” let them dry completely in the shade. If you want to hide them or keep them long term, spray the painted rocks with a clear coat. She loved her rainbow rocks and was very excited to hide them!

Pin these rainbow rocks to your craft and activities board on Pinterest!

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Firework Art Project

The fidget spinner craze hit hard. Fidget spinners could be found in every corner of our house. And then the kids got over them.

Sure they still hold their purpose, for the people they were intended to help. But the craze is over, and I’m still finding spinners in random places in my house.

Fidget spinner art is a great way to re-purpose your dusty collection of fidget spinners. You can combine a fidget spinner with string to create a beautiful rainbow, or you can take them outdoors and let your kids make an amazing firework art project!

Along with amazing food, and fireworks; doing arts and crafts is one of our favorite 4th of July family traditions. This project can even be done outdoors, while people are waiting for the real fireworks to begin! 

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No time to make this firework craft now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make this firework craft now, pin it to your kids’ crafts ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for making this fidget spinner art.

• This project can get messy! We recommend creating outdoors or in a space where the mess wont be an issue.
• Before you get started, make sure you use a fidget spinner that can easily be taken apart for cleaning.
• Show your child to aim for the outside of the spinner. The force created while spinning will pull the paint away from the center.
• Let your kids experiment with dripping the paint while it’s spinning or add paint and then spin. It is all about the process! There is no “right” or “wrong” way of doing this art project.

How to make a firework art

Below is our step by step tutorial for creating this firework art project. Feel free to print it for easy reference.

Firework art project with fidget spinners

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Materials

• A Fidget Spinner. One you can easily take apart to clean.
• Water Based Paints.
• Water.
• Paint Containers. One per color.
• Pipettes. If you don’t have these medicine droppers work well too.
• Paper. You can use thicker paper if you are planning on saving a couple, but we used printer paper for a few.

Instructions

1. Start by watering down your paint. This will help them drip and splatter!I did not measure this… It was about a 2:1 ratio paint/water. Make sure you are able to squirt the paint.
2. Set your spinner on your paper and play!Your child can start with the paint on the spinner, or add paint as it spins.

More 4th of July projects you will love!

• Sparkling patriotic rocks – Perfect for hiding around town or decorating your 4th of July party.
• Mess-free glitter fireworks – Yep, that’s mess-free and glitter in the same craft!
• Paper tube fireworks – Grab some paper tubes and make these 3D paper fireworks!

When to make Firework art inspiration

Sometimes you see a craft and think, oh that’s cute! But then you don’t know when you will make it. Here are some ideas for this fun art project!

• Create this firework art at your 4th of July party, before the fireworks, while everyone is waiting to light off the real thing.
• Teach about color mixing. The red and blue sometimes mix to create purple. Try other color combinations!
• Because there is no “right or wrong” way to create this project, it’s a lot of fun for younger kids. A preschool class will love making this project outdoors!

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We are thankful for every share! Each time someone shares our posts, our site grows and we are so thankful that we can continue to create unique and simple projects for kids. Know a friend who’d like this firework art project? Please share it on Facebook or save it to your favorite kid’s craft board on Pinterest.

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Rainbow String Painting

Painting with string is a creative painting method that has been around since before we were born. I was skimming through a few of my Mother’s old art books and it was mentioned in almost all of them! (Not going to date our mom, but let’s just say it was pre-blogger days…).

I love a good process art project to do with the kids so we decided to give this one a try. I wanted to mix it up a bit, and since we have been on a rainbow crafts kick, it only seemed natural to do rainbow string painting.

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No time to make this art project now? Pin it for later!

If you can’t make this now, pin it to your art project ideas board on Pinterest and it’ll be here for when you’re ready.

Tips for thread painting success!

• Depending on the strength of the artist, you may want to grab a heavy book to help hold the paper in place as you pull the string.
• Encourage your child to experiment with pulling one end of the string, both ends of the string, or taking turns pulling a little from each side.
• This project makes a fantastic card for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, and more!
• The possibilities are endless because, when you do string pull painting, no two lines will be alike! When you are finished you can tape the top and bottom pieces together to see your amazing works of art!

Here are just a few of our creations! The one V created above is in the top left-hand corner. The one on the top right is another she created all on her own.

How to paint with string

Below is our step by step tutorial for creating this rainbow string painting project. Feel free to print them for easy reference!

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Rainbow String Painting Tutorial

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Kids will love this process art project. They can experiment with the technique until they get the look they want.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• String
• Paper. We recommend card stock.
• Paint. For every color of the rainbow

Tools

• A large surface to add your paint
• A heavy book (optional)

Instructions

1. Start by adding a bead of each color, onto your large surface, so they are touching and forming a line.
2. Lay your string across the paint and slightly twist so the paint covers all sides of the string.
3. Lay the string across a piece of paper so the ends hang off the edges. 
4. Place a second piece of paper (the same size if possible) on top.
5. Press down onto the paper as you pull the string back out.
6. Note: you can use a heavy book to help hold the paper down.
7. Remove the top paper to reveal the design.
8. Repeat until you are happy with the project.

Notes

Play around with where you place the string on the paper and how you pull the string off the paper. It's amazing all the different effects that can be created!

More rainbow projects you will love!

• Rainbow paper flowers – This project is one of our most popular! Create adorable paper flowers with circle-shaped construction paper.
• Fidget Spinner Rainbows – Dust off those fidget spinners that your kids had to have and use them to create a fun piece of rainbow art!
• Rainbow Heart Mobile – Perfect for decorating classrooms or playrooms. This 3D papercraft is super fun to create!

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We are thankful for every share! Each time someone shares our posts, our site grows and we are so thankful that we can continue to create unique and simple projects for kids. Know a friend who’d like this rainbow string painting project? Please share it on Facebook or save it to your favorite art project board on Pinterest.

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