Homemade Puffy Paint Recipe – Kid Craft Idea

Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m so glad you are tuning in today!

Did you enjoy your Memorial Day holiday weekend? I sure hope so!

Despite the crumby winter weather we “still” have here in Cheyenne, we sure did enjoy the time off that we spent together indoors. One of the many things we did over the weekend, was “paint” some creative artwork together.

So on that note, today I’m sharing a different approach from the normal painting routine you may have with your child. I personally try to change up the material we use in our various crafts {to keep us from getting bored} and recently Lil Man & I recently did some puffy paint painting together.

With this special {homemade and super cheap} paint, you can still paint like you normally would BUT with the final step it will turn into pretty COOL textured painting. It’s just a fun way to change up the “painting” pace and it’s like “magic” for kids!

Ready to learn how? Just check out our tutorial below and recreate some of your own puffy paint with very basic kitchen pantry items! Then come share pictures of you decide to paint with it, on our Facebook page to see! Happy crafting my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

DIY Puffy Paint Craft Supplies:
* Muffin Tin {affiliate link}
* Liquid Measuring Cup {affiliate link}
* Foam Paint Brushes
* Thick Cardboard
* 6 Tablespoons self-rising flour
* 6 Tablespoons salt
* 1/2 cup water
* Food Coloring {in any color you like!}

Directions:
* In a liquid measuring cup {to make pouring into muffin tin easier} mix your water, salt, and flour – until you get a paint consistency.
* Pour mixture equally into each muffin tin slot.
* Add a few drops of food coloring, to each slot. Mix well.
* Have your child paint their drawings on the cardboard pieces.
* Once done {don’t let the paint dry} place an empty bowl inside the microwave. Place your cardboard drawing on top of the bowl. Microwave the painting for 20 seconds. {Just enough to “bake” the paint.
* Pull out of the microwave and display proudly!

{PLEASE WATCH YOUR ARTWORK CLOSELY WHILE IT’S IN THE MICROWAVE, SO IT DOESN’T CATCH FIRE!}

If you enjoyed this DIY puffy paint craft post, you may also enjoy these kid friendly painting ideas from us! #gluedtomycrafts
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