This summer break, keep your kids entertained with this fun and easy kids craft idea.
With just a few simple supplies, you can help them create a beautiful piece of art that will remind them of sunny days even when the weather is gray.
Paint Splatter Sunny Day Craft
It’s been a BIT rainy here in Tampa, Florida as of late BUT we are bringing our own sunshine to the party today! Today on Glued To My Crafts we are sharing our Mixed Media Sunny Day Scene that has a hint of our popular paint splat technique in it, to create an awesome “cloud” effect on paper!
Overall this mixed media sunny day kid craft idea is sure to beat those pesky boredom blues this summer break!
To complete this sunshine craft you will need some cardstock paper, yellow cupcake liners and our favorite brand of white puffy paint. That’s it! Three simple materials that you can use to create “sunshine on paper” with just a matter of a drizzle of Tulip brand craft paint and a few paper embellishments!
This fast paced DIY is super simple, really inexpensive and “oh so fun” to spread cheer in your home! All skill levels are welcomed here! So don’t delay – get the kids {and adults} involved and make some extra special sunshine! Maybe they just need some sunshine for a little pick me up! Keep scrolling for more details on the how-to! Happy crafting, my friends!!!
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Looking for something fun to do with your kids? This easy and creative kids craft is perfect for summer break. With just a few supplies, you can help your kids create a work of art that will keep them entertained for hours. So get out the paint and have some fun!
CRAFT SUPPLIES:
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- White Tulip Puffy Paint
- White, Loose Craft Glitter
- Yellow Cupcake Liners
- Basic Paper Craft Scissors
- School Glue or Glue Stick
- Googly Eyes
- Marker
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THE DIRECTIONS:
- First things first – fold your blue cardstock in half. Straight up the center.
- Next open it back up and squirt a few lines of white paint squiggles with ON ONE SIDE before closing up the cardstock paper again.
- Once the paper is closed for the second time, gently take your hand and “caress” the paint around inside, so it makes a fun symmetrical “cloud” print design on both sides of the paper {keep in mind – paint might ooze from the sides of the cardstock, so be sure to work in an area that can get dirty!}
- Now you are ready to open it back up to reveal the cloud design underneath.
- Grab ONE large yellow cupcake liner. Flatten it with your hands.
- Add some glue to the back of it and secure it to your painted cloud paper piece.
- Now grab some yellow cardstock paper and the scissors.
- Cut out some thin sunshine “rays” and glue them to the decorated piece as well.
- Once finished, add any other embellishments you like {maybe add a smile to the sun!}
- Then set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!
- And of course – repeat as many times as you like! No two pieces will be the same and I think that’s what makes it even more fun!
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So what are you waiting for?! Let the crafty fun begin!
Be sure to also head on over to my blog post titled Chalk Art Jellyfish post and follow the full tutorial from there as well. It’s just like this paint splat sunny day post but we changed it up for an ocean theme instead!
Again, happy crafting, my dear friends!!! Please don’t forget to support our website and share pictures with us when you can!
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Paint Splat Sunny Day Craft
- Cardstock Paper
- Tulip Puffy Paint
- Yellow Cupcake Liner
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Wiggle Eyes
Instructions
- First things first - fold your blue cardstock in half. Straight up the center.
- Next open it back up and squirt a few lines of white paint squiggles with ON ONE SIDE before closing up the cardstock paper again.
- Once the paper is closed for the second time, gently take your hand and "caress" the paint around inside, so it makes a fun symmetrical "cloud" print design on both sides of the paper {keep in mind - paint might ooze from the sides of the cardstock, so be sure to work in an area that can get dirty!}
- Now you are ready to open it back up to reveal the cloud design underneath.
- Grab ONE large yellow cupcake liner. Flatten it with your hands.
- Add some glue to the back of it and secure it to your painted cloud paper piece.
- Now grab some yellow cardstock paper and the scissors.
- Cut out some thin sunshine "rays" and glue them to the decorated piece as well.
- Once finished, add any other embellishments you like {maybe add a smile to the sun!}
- Then set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!