Beautiful Paint Splat Sunsets made in minutes! #gluedtomycrafts

Hands down – the BEST sunsets can be seen here in Tampa, Florida {right from my patio door, I might add!} The colors are always amazing. And as we head towards summer, I know it’s only going to get even better to see!

So with that statement off my chest now, I can proudly say the sunsets I see every day from our apartment window, inspired this very post! And since you guys know that I absolutely LOVE paint splat crafts {I mean – hello, 30 posts and counting!} this is just another DIY idea to add to the Glued To My Crafts archives!

So join me in the paint splat craze I’m creating AND make some beautiful sunsets of your own today! No two pieces will be alike, just like the real deal!!! And don’t think it’s just for kids either – adults will LOVE it too!

Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou

THE SUPPLIES:

To recreate this Paint Splat Sunset Scene, I used white, as well as black cardstock, my trusty & favorite Tulip Puffy Paint, school glue and scissors.

The basic foundation of this craft, was taking the white cardstock and various shades of red/yellow Puffy Paint {affiliate link} to make the “sunset” that really sets the scene. Although I believe the Tulip brand, you can also use other craft paint for this DIY.

THE DIRECTIONS:

Let’s start with the sunset sky scene. Just fold your white cardstock in half, open back up and squirt a few lines of squiggles with your two-three shades of red/orange/yellow paint colors ON ONE SIDE before closing up the white cardstock 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 “sky” 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 and see the BEGINNING of what your sunset scene will be. From there you decorate it to bring it to life. So till then, set aside, to let it dry a bit.

Next up, grab your black colored cardstock and your scissors. Cut out a half circle for the sun’s center and then several “rays.” Glue those to your cardstock piece.

Once finished with your custom sunset masterpiece, 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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If this is something you want to do with your child today, DO IT! And if you like it, be sure to also head on over to my blog post titled Paint Splat City Skyline Silhouette – Kid Craft and follow the full tutorial from there as well. It’s just like this post but we added a city skyline theme to the mix!

So what are you waiting for?! Let the crafty fun begin! Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts