Do you happen to have an empty box laying around? Maybe a shoebox? Maybe an Amazon box?
If you do, you are in the right place with Glued To My Crafts and our Marbled Fireworks Scene kid craft idea!
This tutorial is perfect for the upcoming 4th of July holiday AND later down the road for New Years too. So be sure to bookmark this page today!
Paint Splatter Fireworks Scene – Patriotic Kids Craft Idea
This crafty mixed media fireworks art scene is perfect for the younger kids in your home to make! No two finished pieces will be alike either – kinda like a real fireworks display!
All you need is an empty box {a good ole Amazon box came in handy for us!} some small rounded marbles, various colors of craft paint and some thick paper to pull it together.
Simply tape a piece of paper to the bottom of the box and let kids “roll” their paint around to make a marbled look. Easy peasy! Find the full tutorial below!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us on our Facebook page so we can admire your child’s hard work from a far! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR PAINT AND PAPER FIREWORK CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Fireworks
Craft Supplies:
- Large Box w/an edge for holding the marbles inside
- White Cardstock Paper
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Puffy Paint Craft Paint {any color you like – we did patriotic colors}
- Marbles/Jingle Bells/Large Round Beds {adult supervision please!}
- Painter’s or Washi Tape
- Paper Craft Scissors
- School Glue
Directions:
- First things first – put a small piece of painter’s tape on the back of a single sheet of white cardstock {or any color you like} and place it inside your empty box.
- Next – squirt some paint inside the box and throw in your marbles. Two to three marbles is perfect!
- Now carefully {and gently} have children roll their marbles through the craft paint and around the box, to create a marbled look on the white cardstock inside.
- Once they have the look they like, remove the marbles from the box {clean them off with soap & water} and remove the painted cardstock piece to allow it to dry completely.
- Then for added fun, cut out a “firework” from your remaining cardstock and glue it to the center of the marbled piece.
- Display proudly for ALL to see and enjoy!
- Repeat over and over again!
- PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH OUR —> Handprint Patriotic Gnome of the Brave Keepsake
Need another simple kid craft idea for your summer celebrations?
Be sure to check out our Paint Splat Campfire, Paper Handprint Firework and Footprint Firework craft posts!
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