We LOVE making and inspiring GROOVY themed kids craft ideas on Glued To My Crafts and today I’m sharing our latest Mixed Media Sunglasses craft idea which includes a FREE printable template to spark the creativity within you!!!
Paper & Aluminum Foil Sunglasses Craft
Today’s Sunglasses kid craft idea is PERFECT to pair with the book Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by James Dean {or any summer themed children’s book you may have on hand already!}
From the bestselling Pete the Cat series, Pete’s magic sunglasses help him turn his mood from grumpy to awesome!
In this hardcover picture book, Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy—nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along.
Fans of Pete the Cat will love watching him take his positive outlook and transform a grumpy day into an awesome day!
Best part about this kid friendly eyeglass shades craft idea? Children can decorate their paper and aluminum foil sunglasses however they like, so there is no need to go over elaborate directions or expectations {which more time for crafty fun!} You can instantly turn a grumpy day into a fun craft day with our simple art project idea!!!
Just keep scrolling for the FREE sunglass printable for preschoolers below!
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THE SUPPLIES & DIRECTIONS:
Wanna recreate this sunglasses mixed media craft with your child today? Download our FREE yellow sunglasses printable file, print it on thick white cardstock paper and have children decorate their piece however they like!
We used aluminum foil scrap pieces and glitter for a shiny look on ours but you are more than welcome to pull out the tissue paper, construction paper or even make up some puffy paint mixture for fun texture look. The possibilities are endless with this craft since I’ve set up the basic framework for you!
Whatever you decide to do with this paper sunglasses themed idea, I hope our blog post inspires you! Be sure to also check out our Popsicle Stick Pete and Go Dog Go! Popsicle Stick Car craft posts!
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Mixed Media Sunglasses Craft
Instructions
- First things first - print out our provided sunglass printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per craft.
- Next up - use the scissors to cut the aluminum foil into small pieces.
- Now take the school glue and put a good amount inside the sunglass design.
- Follow that up by layering the aluminum foil squares on top, until the sunglasses are completely filled in.
- At this point in time you can either add other embellishments you see fit or go straight to display it proudly as is!