Paint Splat Northern Lights On Paper Craft Idea

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 on Amazon} 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!}

Be sure to also share with us your beautiful paper and paint splatter aurora lights craft using #gluedtomycrafts on your various social media sites or on our Facebook page! Happy crafting, my friends!!! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

PAIR YOUR PAPER MOUNTAINS AT NIGHT CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Snowy Mountain – Kid Craft

Northern Lights Craft Supplies:

* Free Mountain Top Printable {DOWNLOAD IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Black Cardstock Paper {or any dark color cardstock paper you like}
* Color Printer
* Basic Paper Craft Scissors
* Tulip Glow In The Dark Puffy Paint
* Hand-Held Office 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!!!

If you love today’s paper aurora lights & mountain craft idea, you may also enjoy our popsicle stick mountain tutorial on Glued To My Crafts, as well! Both of which would pair nicely together – hint hint!