Plastic forks and brown craft paint merge together for this Fork Painted Bear Kid Craft Idea! #gluedtomycrafts

Fork Painted Bear – Kid Craft Idea For A Rainy Day

This is not a “new” concept per say in the kid craft world {in fact, my son’s preschool class three years ago inspired today’s post} but it’s such a favorite around here {STILL} that I had to make it come to life for the Glued To My Crafts archives! After all – it’s very similar to my favorite PAINT SPLAT TECHNIQUE and just as fun!

So without further ado – here is MY take on the Fork Painted Teddy Bear kid craft idea! It’s something my son and I recently did on summer break and I hope you are inspired to recreate it too! I absolutely loved the textured outcome on paper and my son loved that is my minimal steps & he didn’t need much direction from me {win win!}

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper and fork painted bear creations with us on our Facebook page. We want to see those masterpieces come to life in your home! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou

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Fork Painted Bear Craft Supplies:

• Plastic Fork {clean but can be recycled}
• Brown Craft Paint {I love the Tulip Fabric Puffy Brand for this – affiliate link on Amazon}
• White Colored Cardstock Paper
• Brown Colored Cardstock Paper
• Black Colored Cardstock Paper
• Kid Friendly Paper Scissors
• School Glue
• Large Wiggle Eyes {two per bear craft}

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Directions:

• First squirt some brown paint in the center of your white cardstock. You don’t need a lot. Maybe the size of a quarter.
• Have children take their fork – which is their “paint brush” and spread the paint ALL around to make the fur of their bear. Just make sure they keep the paint on the paper but they can move it anywhere and in any design/shape/angle they like.
• Once they are done creating the “fur” – set it aside.
• Grab the remaining cardstock and scissors.
• Cut out ears and nose for the bear.
• Finally – the last step of this fork painted bear craft. Glue your cardstock pieces and wiggle eyes to the painted piece of paper.
• Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
• You can also change up the colors of this craft to make a POLAR BEAR instead!

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Fork Painted Bear - Kid Craft Idea For A Rainy Day

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Fork Painted Bear - Recycled plastic forks and brown craft paint merge together for this fun textured bear kid craft idea!

Supplies:

• Plastic Fork {clean but can be recycled}
• Brown Craft Paint
• White Colored Cardstock Paper
• Brown Colored Cardstock Paper
• Black Colored Cardstock Paper
• Kid Friendly Paper Scissors
• School Glue
• Large Wiggle Eyes {two per bear craft}

Instructions:

• First squirt some brown paint in the center of your white cardstock. You don't need a lot. Maybe the size of a quarter.
• Have children take their fork - which is their "paint brush" and spread the paint ALL around to make the fur of their bear. Just make sure they keep the paint on the paper but they can move it anywhere and in any design/shape/angle they like.
• Once they are done creating the "fur" - set it aside.
• Grab the remaining cardstock and scissors.
• Cut out ears and nose for the bear.
• Finally - the last step of this fork painted bear craft. Glue your cardstock pieces and wiggle eyes to the painted piece of paper.
• Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
• You can also change up the colors of this craft to make a POLAR BEAR instead!

We also have a paint splat version of this teddy bear themed craft. Check it out at Paint Splat Teddy Bear! You use the same materials as today’s tutorial but there is a step twist for this one!

Love our bear craft idea for kids? Let us know in the comment section what you think! WE LOVE HEARING FROM YOU, so please don’t be shy!!! We also love featuring our fans and readers, so be sure to share pictures with us as well! #gluedtomycrafts