You should know, that I’m very much a “squirrel” person when it comes to my crafts.

The ideas come at random times, with no rhythm or reason. Most of the time they come late at night, when I probably should be sleeping so I can adult the next morning ;-)

Anyways – long story short, this Paint Splat Northern Lights kid craft idea is one of those “up late at night” ideas. Although it’s abstract, I hope you are intrigued!

The other night I was cleaning up my craft area when I came across some extra printouts I did from our previous Watercolor Snowy Mountain Scene post. At the same time, I had also stumbled upon some bottles of Glow In The Dark Tulip Puffy Paint {affiliate link} that were a hidden gem in my drawers.

In that instant, the wheels starting spinning and this abstract art piece came to life.

At first I was just going for a “night” scene with the mountains but as the glow in the dark colors started to dry and the star glitter came into the mix {all the glitter!!!} I instantly thought “Northern Lights.”

Although it’s not even close to the real thing, I still think our DIY tutorial is a cool {and beautiful} handmade art idea! I hope maybe you see the “vision” in my “squirrel moment” as well and will recreate your own masterpiece with your child today! Maybe afterwards, you can make a goal to see it in person one day {bucket list it!}

Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Paint Splat Northern Lights Supplies:

* Free Printable {download HERE}
* White Cardstock
* Black Cardstock {or any dark color cardstock paper you like}
* Color Printer
* Scissors
* Tulip Glow In The Dark Puffy Paint
* Stapler
* Baby Wipes
optional – glitter, sequins, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* Please make sure you have a good working area that can get dirty because paint may squeeze out of the sides of this craft!!!
* First fold your dark cardstock paper in half {one paper per Northern Lights craft}
* 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 inside the paper and not place too much down.
* Once the paint is down, go ahead and fold/squish your paper together again. Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded piece, so the paint will cover your the inside nicely {paint WILL more than likely squeeze out the sides, so be sure to pay attention to that and clean up with baby wipes!}
* Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your colorful Northern Lights design inside. Add glitter on top if desired before the paint dries. Set it aside.
* Next download and print the mountain printable above in color, on some white cardstock.
* Trim out the mountains with your scissors.
* To finish the Paint Splat Northern Lights craft, staple your mountain scene to the top of the paint splat piece.  Add other embellishments you see fit. Then display proudly!!!