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Paint Splat Ocean Craft Idea For Kids

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SPLASH into crafty fun this upcoming summer, with Glued To My Crafts and our latest Paint Splat Ocean Scene kid craft idea! Perfect for an “under the sea” themed craft day, that is sure to make awesome epic memories!

Paint Splat Ocean is a colorful kids craft featuring a red handprint fish, foam sea creatures, glitter, star sequins, and two bottles of puffy paint on a lively, blue paint-splattered background.

Are you looking for a fun and creative craft idea for your kids that will transport them to an ocean of imagination? Look no further!

In today’s blog post, we are excited to share with you an innovative and interactive craft idea that combines the simplicity of paper and the vibrancy of paint to create an ocean-themed masterpiece.

This activity is perfect for a rainy day, a homeschool art lesson, or a weekend project that will entertain and inspire your little ones.

So gather your supplies and get ready to dive deep into the world of paper and paint as we guide you through this enchanting underwater adventure!

A colorful fish-themed craft inspired by a Paint Splat Ocean features a red paper handprint with a googly eye and yellow fin, surrounded by paint, glitter, sequins, and two bottles of blue Tulip Slick fabric paint.

Inspired by the beauty and wonder of the ocean, this latest “paint splat” craft is designed to spark your child’s imagination and bring out their artistic side!

Craft Supplies:

Directions:

  1. First things first – fold your cardstock in half. Straight up the center.
  2. Next open it back up and squirt a few lines of blue paint squiggles with ON ONE SIDE before closing up the cardstock paper again.
  3. 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 “ocean” 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!}
  4. Now you are ready to open it back up to reveal the water design underneath.
  5. Grab your remaining pieces of cardstock paper, along with the pencil and scissors.
  6. Trace your hand on the yellow paper.
  7. Trim out the design. This will become your fish.
  8. Glue the cutout to the center of your paint splat design.
  9. Add a small “heart” lip shape, along with the googly eye.
  10. Once finished, add any other embellishments you like.
  11. Then set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!

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A children’s book titled On the First Day of Summer Vacation, a Paint Splat Ocean craft with a yellow sun in sunglasses, a fish craft, and a blue sensory bag with an orange handprint fish are arranged on a table. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is written at the bottom. A children’s book titled “The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean” sits beside a Paint Splat Ocean-themed fish craft, made from blue paint and a yellow handprint with a googly eye and orange lips. The image is labeled @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS.A colorful Paint Splat Ocean-themed craft features a handprint cutout as a fish with a red fin, surrounded by paper sea creatures, glitter, shells, and blue paint. GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is written across the artwork.

Be sure to also head on over to my blog post titled Chalk Art Jellyfish post to see how we used sidewalk chalk to bring an ocean scene to life!

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Paint Splat Ocean is a colorful kids craft featuring a red handprint fish, foam sea creatures, glitter, star sequins, and two bottles of puffy paint on a lively, blue paint-splattered background.
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Paint Splat Ocean Scene Craft

Want to keep your kids entertained? Check out this easy paint splat ocean scene craft that is perfect for all ages!

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions: 

  • First things first - fold your cardstock in half. Straight up the center.
  • Next open it back up and squirt a few lines of blue paint squiggles with ON ONE SIDE before closing up the cardstock paper again.
    Tulip Puffy Paint
  • 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 "ocean" 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 water design underneath.
  • Grab your remaining pieces of cardstock paper, along with the pencil and scissors.
  • Trace your hand on the yellow paper.
  • Trim out the design. This will become your fish.
  • Glue the cutout to the center of your paint splat design.
  • Add a small "heart" lip shape, along with the googly eye.
    Wiggle Eyes, Cardstock Paper
  • Once finished, add any other embellishments you like.
    Ocean Stickers
  • Then set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!
    Paint Splat Ocean is a colorful kids craft featuring a red handprint fish, foam sea creatures and loose craft glitter
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