These are the ONLY creepy crawly bugs I want to see – EVER! Check out my Mixed Media Thumbprint Ants Picnic kid craft idea!

It ALL started from a single pack of red “picnic print” napkins I found at my local Dollar Tree.

Then I got to brainstorming and today I present to you my Mixed Media Thumbprint Ants Picnic kid craft idea {boy is that a mouth full but I promise it’s not as complicated!}

Don’t let the ants spoil this picnic! The more ants on the picnic blanket, the better it is! You could even add some fruit and veggie stickers around the craft, for even MORE crafty fun! We just hope we inspired you along the way as you make our idea come to life 🙂

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper picnic creations with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see what you make with your little crafter today! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR THUMBPRINT ANT CRAFT WITH —> Wooden Spoon Ant Puppet – Kid Craft Idea

Thumbprint Ants Picnic Craft Supplies:

* Green Cardstock Paper
* White Cardstock Paper
* Picnic Print Napkins {Dollar Tree} or use scrapbook paper
* Washable Black Craft Paint {or black ink pad!}
* Small Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* Black Sharpie Marker
* Small Wiggle Eyes
* School Glue
* Basic Craft Scissors

Directions:

* First glue down your napkin to the center of the green color cardstock. Set aside for later.
* Next grab your white cardstock, paper plate and black craft paint. Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
* Have children dip their thumb in the black craft paint, then on the white cardstock, three times in a row to create a body for an ant. Repeat, leaving space between each “ant” body.
* Once done, set aside to let it dry a bit.
* When it’s dry enough, draw on legs to each thumbprint stack, with the black Sharpie and glue on wiggle eyes for the ants to see.
* Then use scissors to trim out each cardstock ant piece. It doesn’t need to be perfect. Some white around the edges is ok and totally perfect 🙂
* Finally, to finish off the mixed media picnic craft – glue your finished ant pieces all over the original napkin piece. Add other embellishments you see fit.
* Then display proudly for ALL to see!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Counting Ants Game For Toddlers

Mixed Media Thumbprint Ants Picnic - Kid Cra

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These are the ONLY creepy crawly bugs I want to see - EVER! Check out my Mixed Media Thumbprint Ants Picnic kid craft idea!

Supplies:

• Green Cardstock Paper
• White Cardstock Paper
• Picnic Print Napkins {Dollar Tree} or use scrapbook paper
• Washable Black Craft Paint {or black ink pad!}
• Small Paper Plate
• Baby Wipes
• Black Sharpie Marker
• Small Wiggle Eyes
• School Glue
• Basic Craft Scissors

Instructions:

• First glue down your napkin to the center of the green color cardstock. Set aside for later.
• Next grab your white cardstock, paper plate and black craft paint. Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
• Have children dip their thumb in the black craft paint, then on the white cardstock, three times in a row to create a body for an ant. Repeat, leaving space between each "ant" body.
• Once done, set aside to let it dry a bit.
• When it's dry enough, draw on legs to each thumbprint stack, with the black Sharpie and glue on wiggle eyes for the ants to see.
• Then use scissors to trim out each cardstock ant piece. It doesn't need to be perfect. Some white around the edges is ok and totally perfect 🙂
• Finally, to finish off the mixed media picnic craft - glue your finished ant pieces all over the original napkin piece. Add other embellishments you see fit.
• Then display proudly for ALL to see!

We LOVE mixed media pieces! It’s the best kind of craft time when random ideas come together for masterpieces!!!

Be sure to check out our  Mixed Media Snowy Birdhouse and Creative Paper Napkin Winter Trees posts! If you do make any of our crafts, be sure to share your images using the #gluedtomycrafts for us to find and see!