Paper and Paint Splat Monsters

Growing up, one of my favorite things to “craft up” was Splat Monsters. It’s still a very vivid memory I have.

Back then, to make my paint splatter monster creations, all I did was take a piece of thick construction paper, folded it in half, squirted some paint in between and pressed it together to make a smashed design inside. From there, we decorated it to look like a fuzzy monster.

It wasn’t anything elaborate but I still remember doing this very craft several times in my elementary school years, to this day. Well friends – I’m bringing back this crafty idea from my childhood but “puffing” it up by adding my favorite puffy craft paint to the mix!!!

I love the puffy paint element since it’s in it’s own squirt bottle {hello less mess for kids} and it creates a fun, shiny finish that I absolutely love!

So no need to be scared my friends!!! Find the full Puffy Paint Splat Monster tutorial below! Remember – this craft idea is great for Halloween AND Valentine’s Day for love monsters!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paint smash monster creations on our Facebook page! We can’t wait to see how awesome they turn out! #gluedtomycrafts

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Craft Supplies For Paint Spatter Monsters:

* Thick Cardstock Paper {one sheet per monster – any color you like!}
* Tulip Puffy Paint {or any craft paint in a squirt bottle}
* Various Sized Wiggle Eyes {as many as you like!}
* School Glue
optional materials – loose craft glitter, paper craft scissors, small stickers

Directions:

* First fold your piece of cardstock in half.
* Unfold and squirt some paint on one side of the paper {I like the Tulip Puffy Paint for this particular step since it’s in a nice controlled squirt bottle} Be sure to keep the paint close to the middle of the paper.
* Once the paint is down, go ahead and fold/squish your piece of paper together again.
* Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded piece, so the paint will cover your design nicely.
* Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your design.
* To finish the Puffy Paint Splat Monsters – glue on wiggle eyes and cardstock facial embellishments.
* Then set aside to let it dry completely.
* If you like – you can also cut out the finished design and display that way.
* Don’t forget to share some pictures with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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Don’t you just love our Paper Puffy Paint Splat Monster craft? Continue the crafty fun by checking out our Pom Pom Love Monster idea! It’s another great craft idea for kids to recreate today, with a monster theme! #gluedtomycrafts