Fall is the perfect season to spark creativity in kids. With nature bursting into vibrant colors and cozy afternoons begging for indoor activities, it’s a time to channel all that seasonal inspiration into fun crafts. One standout project that’s sure to thrill your little ones? Today’s Black Glue & Watercolor Painted Fox Craft!
This project combines the texture and drama of black glue with the vibrant, dreamy washes of watercolor to create an adorable fox painting. It’s a feast of color, imagination, and fine motor skill-building—perfect for kids of all ages. Plus, it’s a lovely way to celebrate the beauty of fall with art.
Read on for a step-by-step guide to this exciting and mess-friendly (but not too messy!) craft idea.
Craft Supplies:
This craft uses simple materials, most of which you might already have at home. Here’s everything you’ll need:
- Free Fox Printable {ON BOX.COM}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Watercolors
- Paint Brush
- Dish w/water
- Black Glitter Glue
- Wiggle Eyes
- Small Black Pom Poms
Directions:
- First things first on your radar – print out the FOX TEMPLATE above, on simple white cardstock {or any color you like!}
- Print our fox design as much and many times as you like {but only for personal use only please!}
- Next, if desired, you can cut the fox body template out with scissors before or after you paint them. I opted for not cutting mine out but it’s just another angle you can take this craft, if it interests you! 🙂
- Now it’s time to paint! Let the kids go wide and paint their little hearts out! Remember – you can make this a teachable moment on how to make different shades of red and orange, with the colors they have in front of them {or let them go wild and paint their fox however they like!}
- For added flair {and more crafty fun} have children add black glitter glue around the edges and inside the painted fox design.
- Be sure to also glue on the wiggle eyes at this point in time, as well.
- Set aside to let it dry when done.
- Finally – display your hard work proudly!
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