DIY Puffy Paint {Kid Craft}

Happy Tuesday everyone! Did you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend? Despite the crumby weather we had – we sure did enjoy the time off!

So let’s get straight to the point – today I’m sharing a different approach from the normal painting routine with kids. I personally try to change up the material we use in various crafts {to keep us from getting bored} and recently Lil Man & I recently did some puffy paint painting.

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! Happy crafting my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

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!}

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