We love bubble wrap at our house. The kids love to pop it, play with it and have even painted with it in the past. I love that it’s free. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought we could incorporate bubble wrap and painting while creating these Bubble Wrap Hearts.
Supplies you will need:
- Bubble wrap (I used some with larger circles, but the smaller type would work as well)
- Paint colors of your choosing
- Tray
- Paintbrush and cups for mixing
- Easel paper
- Marker
- Scissors
Start by using your marker to trace some large hearts on the back of some bubble wrap. I made a heart for each of the three colors I planned to use. You can also just trace and cut out one heart and use it in different colors to get more of a rainbow effect.
Pour some paint into a tray and spread it around. I mixed some pink and purple colors and used the plastic cups to combine the colors before spreading it on a tray.
Have your child dip the heart bubble wrap (circle side down) into the paint and then push their heart onto the paper to make a print.
My youngest, who just turned 2, really enjoyed this part.
I had three colors of paint and the kids wanted to try all the paint colors.
Here are some of our finished pieces. I am so excited to decorate with these bubble wrap hearts. What a simple and fun way to add a touch of Valentine’s Day to your home.
This last one was done by my youngest. As you can see, even when kids can’t quite keep the hearts straight, the artwork is still eye-catching.
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Our Delightful Home says
This is such a great idea!
Mrs. Delightful
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Lyndsay says
Brilliant! So trying this. Thanks for leaving a comment over at OurFeministPlaySchool!
Vicky says
Mrs. Delightful and Lyndsay, Thanks for the kind words!
cheapcraftymama.com says
Love it, so cute! I would love for you to link up to my Valentines Party @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Didi {Duck Duck Octopus} says
I love using bubble wrap for printing, but I have never thought to make heart prints. This is a very clever idea, and your kids look like they are having so much fun. Thanks for sharing!By the way, where did you find their paint smocks? Those look like they work really well.
Jami says
What a fun craft! Would love for you to stop by and link up to the Tuesday To Do Party (if you haven't already.) Also, the Pretty Packages Party is going on & I would love for you to share any creative gifts, packages or party favor ideas!
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/02/tuesday-to-do-part-49-and-48-list.html
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/02/pretty-packages-party-12.html
Smiles!
Jami
Amy says
Oooh, now that looks like FUN! So glad you shared at Shine on Fridays, Vicky!!
Q @ JAQS says
This is such a fun idea! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Love for you to share it at my linky party here if you haven't already 🙂
http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-18-linky-party-and-features.html
Crystal says
Love this! Shared it on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150561667693602&set=a.375937893601.155744.188484568601&type=1
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!!
– – Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
4you-withlove says
This is so cute! What a great way to use bubble wrap. My kids used to love to lay bubble wrap on the floor and run across it! Have a wonderful day!
maggy, red ted art says
That is soooo cute! We love bubble wrapping printing and I love your idea of making the hearts first. How lovely indeed!
Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
Paula says
Hi Vicky,
What an adorable and creative craft for kiddos! I love how it turned out, and what a great use for bubble wrap 🙂
I just started a link party on my blog that focuses on children's crafts and crafts that are made for kids. I'd love to have you join us with this post. It's just awesome.
Thank you
Paula at Welcoming Spirit
http://bit.ly/xYopYr
Terry says
This is so smart. I love the effect that it has on the paper. I would love it if you shared this at our Link It Up Thursday party going on until Monday. http://thesepeastastefunny.blogspot.com/2012/02/link-it-up-thursday-7.html
The Iowa Farmer's Wife says
Love this! And that last one looks kind of like someone riding an elephant!
Natural-Nesters says
We love this! I run a daycare and have just found a great way to use these!! We have a link party going on as well. Would you link up with us too? You could be featured next week!
-your Newest Followers
http://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/02/naturally-nifty-linky-party-2-features.html
Kerstie says
Bubble wrap is awesome, we love it at our house too!
Rebekah says
I have been saving bubble wrap, and you have inspired me to finally put it to good use. =)
Carrie says
How fun!! Yours came out so much better than ours did, but we had the small bubble wrap. I wonder if that is the difference. Thank you so much for sharing at Sharing Saturday! Have a wonderful week!
Kara says
Great idea! My son loves bubble wrap:) Thanks for sharing at Shine on Friday!!
MiaB says
This is so much fun Vicky!! I love it 🙂
~MiaB
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
Super fun!!! I'll be featuring it on B-Inspired Mama's Kids Co-Op Link Party tomorrow. 🙂