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} shaving cream and glue paint, you can still paint like you normally would BUT once it dries completely on your paper, it will turn into pretty COOL textured piece of art! 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 home items! Then come share pictures of you decide to paint with it, on our Facebook page to see! Happy crafting my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

DIY Homemade Puffy Paint Craft Supplies:
* Muffin Tin or Small Ceramic Bowls {affiliate link}
* White Shaving Cream
* Basic Elmer’s School Glue
* Food Coloring {in any color you like!}
* Foam Paint Brushes {one per color}
* optional – paper plates or white cardstock paper

Directions:
* First grab your choice of container, school glue and shaving cream.
* Pour equal amounts of glue and shaving cream into the dish.
* Now grab your foam paint brush and choice of color in food coloring.
* Add one to two drops of the food coloring into the glue/shaving cream mixture. Just keep in mind that the puffy paint will dry a darker shade than what it is in it’s “wet” state.
* Now take your foam paint brush and start mixing everything together until it’s a frosting consistency.
* And that’s basically it! You are ready to use it as paint.
* Now repeat the above steps for each color you want to make today.
* As a fun craft idea, you can cut a large paper plate in half and use your newly made puffy paint to make a rainbow design.
* When done “painting” with your paint, simply set aside your artwork piece to allow it to dry completely.
* Unfortunately the paint can’t be stored after it’s made but you should be able to rinse it out off the container easily with a little dish soap and warm water.