Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial start to summer; it’s a day of remembrance for those who have paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we enjoy.
Amidst the barbecues and picnics, it’s vital to take a moment and reflect on the significance of the day. Crafting with your children can be a beautiful way to introduce them to the importance of Memorial Day, and what could be more fun than getting a little messy with paint?
We’ve got a simple, yet visually striking craft idea for kids this Memorial Day using paper plates and puffy paint.
Craft Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Cross Printable – on our landing page
- Large Paper Plate
- Tulip Puffy Paint {in red and blue}
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First fold your paper plate in half. Straight up the center.
- Unfold the paper plate and squirt some paint on one side of the plate {I like the Tulip Puffy Paint for this particular step since it’s in a nice controlled squirt bottle} Be sure to keep the paint close to the middle of the plate.
- Once the paint is down, go ahead and fold/squish your piece of paper plate together again. Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded piece, so the paint will cover your design nicely.
- Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your design.
- If desired, sprinkle loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint.
- Set aside your piece for a bit.
- Now grab your printable. Cut out the cross design.
- To finish the Puffy Paint Memorial Day craft – glue your cardstock cross to the center of the painted piece.
- And that’s it! Then set aside to let it dry completely before you display it proudly for ALL to see.
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After creating your memorial day splat art, take a moment to discuss with your children why we celebrate Memorial Day and the meaning behind the colors we chose. Red can represent courage and valor, white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigilance and justice. These discussions can help children understand and connect with the day on a deeper level.
So there you have it, a fun paper plate and paint splat Memorial Day craft for kids. Not only does this craft provide a great way to engage with your children, but it’s also a creative way to teach them about those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We hope you are inspired to recreate it today!
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Paint Splat Memorial Day Craft Idea For Kids
We’ve got a simple, yet visually striking craft idea for kids this Memorial Day using paper plates and puffy paint.
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