Our Paint Splat Campfire kid craft idea is PERFECT for summer camps, vacation bible schools or just something to pass the time with, in the comfort of your own home!

Trying something new and getting messy with paint is always a good time! Be sure to try this fun paint splat campfire craft idea with the kids.

Craft Materials:

Large or Small Paper Plate
Brown Tulip Puffy Paint
Orange Tulip Puffy Paint
Yellow Tulip Puffy Paint
Red Tulip Puffy Paint
Brown Cardstock Paper
Basic Craft Scissors
Hand-Held Office Stapler

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Ready to bring the campfire vibes indoors this summer? Get creative with this easy paint splat campfire craft – an activity sure to make your summer extra sparkly!

Directions:

Please make sure you have a good working area that can get dirty because paint will squeeze out of the sides of this craft!!!
First fold your paper plate, straight in half {one per campfire craft you want to make today.}
Unfold and squirt a few squiggles of red, orange, yellow and brown colored Tulip puffy paint on one side of the folded paper plate {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 plate and not place too much down either.
Once the paint is down, go ahead and fold up/squish your paper plate together again.
Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded paper plate piece, so the paint will cover the inside nicely and make an even marbled look {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 “marbled campfire” design inside.
If desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter/rhinestones on top of the wet paint, to create more texture and sparkle.
To finish the Paper Plate Marbled Campfire – cut out a TWO long rectangle “logs” from your brown cardstock paper.
Go ahead and staple those two pieces {in a crossed design} onto the paper plate.
Then step aside your decorated paper plate piece to allow it to dry completely.
When ready – display it proudly for ALL to see and come share pictures with us if you can. You can find us on Instagram for easy tagging! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paint Splat Campfire Craft

It's PERFECT for summer camps, vacation bible schools or just something to pass the time with!

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Instructions

First fold your paper plate, straight in half.
Paper Plate
Unfold and squirt a few squiggles of red, orange, yellow and brown colored Tulip puffy paint on one side of the folded paper plate. Be sure to keep the paint inside the paper plate and not place too much down either.
Red Tulip Puffy Paint, Orange Tulip Puffy Paint, Yellow Tulip Puffy Paint, Brown Tulip Puffy Paint
Once the paint is down, go ahead and fold up/squish your paper plate together again.
Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded paper plate piece, so the paint will cover the inside nicely and make an even marbled look.
Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your "marbled campfire" design inside.
If desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter/rhinestones on top of the wet paint, to create more texture and sparkle.
Loose Craft Glitter
To finish the Paper Plate Marbled Campfire - cut out a TWO long rectangle "logs" from your brown cardstock paper.
Go ahead and staple those two pieces {in a crossed design} onto the paper plate.
Brown Cardstock Paper
Then step aside your decorated paper plate piece to allow it to dry completely.
When ready - display it proudly for ALL to see.

Want to show off your creations?Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!

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