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    Home » Play and Fun

    Ways to Use Contact Paper With Kids

    Modified: Apr 28, 2022 · Published: Feb 13, 2013 by Vicky · 18 Comments · Post contains affiliate links

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    One of our favorite supplies to use in kids crafts and activities is contact paper. You can do so many fun activities with contact paper, such as Contact Paper Crafts with Q-tips, and the best part is you can buy it at the dollar store. I always have some on hand and when there's a rainy day or a sick day, I bring it out and add some other items I already have. If you don't have any, go grab some and if you already have it, here are 2o Ways to Use Contact Paper with Kids.

    20+ Ways to use Contact Paper with Kids - go buy some contact paper now and have some fun with your kids.

    Ways to Use Contact Paper With Kids

    Art Activities

    Contact Paper Art from Mess For Less - This activity is so simple to set up and is great for toddlers!

    Tissue Paper Butterflies from Mama Miss - A beautiful butterfly for Spring!

    Planting a Rainbow from Creative Family Fun - This is great with Spring right around the corner.

    Hole Punch Art from Nurture Store - These are gorgeous and will make you look at a hole punch in a "hole" new way.

    Sand Art Craft from Red Ted Art - Using sand with contact paper to create art.

    Contact Paper Crafts with Q Tips from Mess for Less - This is a great activity to keep kids busy while you are getting dinner ready!

    Learning with Contact Paper

    Alphabet Sticky Wall by Toddler Approved - Simple way for kids to practice their letters while using contact paper.

    Sensory Paper for Toddlers by What We Do All Day - Here you can use some different textured materials to create a sticky sensory experience. 

    The Sense of Touch Using Contact Paper from Crayon Freckles - Feathers and contact paper help teach the senses.

    Making Clouds and Water Craft from Simple Home Blessing - She used contact paper to help teach the creation story.

    Nature Collage from Carrots are Orange - Kids learn about nature through a fun sensory activity.

    Contact Paper Shape Art from Mess for Less - Using contact paper, canvas and paint, kids can create this one of a kind art work and learn about shapes at the same time.

    Just plain fun

    Flower Suncatchers from Housing a Forest - Great activity for a long car ride.

    Heart Window Decorations from Here Come the Girls - Perfect for Valentines or any time!

    Contact Paper Window Stickers Fall Leaves from Mess for Less - These are so fun to create and look like beautiful sun catchers hanging in your window.

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    1. Marie bloominghomestead says

      February 23, 2013 at 1:59 am

      What fun ideas! I'm always looking for fun kids craft ideas. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      -Marie
      http://www.bloominghomestead.com

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    2. Brooke says

      February 21, 2013 at 3:24 pm

      What great ideas! I always have contact paper on hand, and these are great ways to use it. Thanks so much for sharing. Visiting from blissfulroots.blogspot.com

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    3. Hannah Harris says

      February 21, 2013 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks for including our collage in the round up

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    4. RedTedArt says

      February 20, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      Wow! A great list of contact paper activities. Thank you for including our cards.

      Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

      Maggy

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    5. tiinaj1 says

      February 19, 2013 at 1:50 pm

      I never thought to look at the dollar store for this stuff. I get the clear from Walmart for like $5.97 and it lasts quite a while - would love to pay $1!!!

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    6. Penny says

      February 15, 2013 at 1:55 am

      Wow, so many wonderful contact activities to explore. Perfect for left overs after covering your children's school book.

      Thanks, also for featuring Wildlife Fun 4 Kids too!

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    7. Tutus & Tea Parties says

      February 15, 2013 at 4:59 am

      Love this list! Thank you for sharing all the uses for contact paper. I always have a roll of it.

      Reply
    8. crystal Underwood says

      February 15, 2013 at 4:45 am

      Great round up! Thanks so much for including Growing A Jeweled Rose!

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    9. The Fairy and The Frog says

      February 14, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks for including us in a great round up!

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    10. Creatively Content says

      February 14, 2013 at 6:23 pm

      Contact paper is definitely one of my top craft supplies as well. It is easy to find here in Turkey and fairly inexpensive. This list is great thank you for sharing it. I will pin it!

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