Are you looking for a craft project that will engage kids’ creativities and get them excited about making art? If so, look no further than paint splat sunsets on paper!
Paint Splatter Sunset On Paper
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 have me sitting in amazement. As we head towards summer, I know it’s only going to get even better to see!
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 sun pieces 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!
Find all the details below to make it happen today! Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts
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These marbled sunset masterpieces are made with a little bit of paint and a lot of creativity! This fun activity, suitable for all ages, provides children with the chance to explore colors and textures while creating something beautiful.
CRAFT MATERIALS:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Tulip Puffy Paint
- Red Tulip Puffy Paint
- Orange Tulip Puffy Paint
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Scissors
- School Glue
- Stapler
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DIRECTIONS:
- First things first – fold your white cardstock paper in half and open back up.
- Squirt a few lines of squiggles with your two-three shades of red/orange/yellow paint colors ON ONE SIDE before closing up the paper piece 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. At this point in time, you can sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint.
- Next up, grab your black colored cardstock and your scissors.
- Cut out a half circle for the sun’s center and then several “rays.”
- Staple that piece to your paint covered cardstock piece.
- Once finished with your custom sunset masterpiece, set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!
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Be sure to also check out our Paint Splat Lions post for another crafty idea! It would pair nicely with today’s paint splatter sunset tutorial – hint hint!
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Paint Splat Sunsets On Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Red Tulip Puffy Paint
- Orange Tulip Puffy Paint
- Yellow Tulip Puffy Paint
Instructions
- First things first - fold your white cardstock paper in half and open back up.
- Squirt a few lines of squiggles with your two-three shades of red/orange/yellow paint colors ON ONE SIDE before closing up the paper piece 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.
- At this point in time, you can sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint.
- Next up, grab your black colored cardstock and your scissors.
- Cut out a half circle for the sun's center and then several "rays."
- Staple that piece to your paint covered cardstock piece.
- Once finished with your custom sunset masterpiece, set aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!
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