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Bubble Wrap Hearts

February 7, 2012 By Vicky 26 Comments

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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.
Bubble Wrap Hearts - don't throw out that bubble wrap. Cut it into heart shapes and combine with paint for a fun art experience.

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
tempera paint
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.
Bubble wrap
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.

 

kids art
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.
making bubble wrap hearts
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.
kids art
hearts
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.
bubble wrap hearts

 

 

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.
If you liked these bubble wrap hearts, check out:
Valentine Heart Craft
Valentine’s Craft for Kids

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  1. Our Delightful Home says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:28 am

    This is such a great idea!

    Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    PS: I am your newest follower!

    Reply
  2. Lyndsay says

    February 10, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Brilliant! So trying this. Thanks for leaving a comment over at OurFeministPlaySchool!

    Reply
  3. Vicky says

    February 12, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    Mrs. Delightful and Lyndsay, Thanks for the kind words!

    Reply
  4. cheapcraftymama.com says

    February 13, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Love it, so cute! I would love for you to link up to my Valentines Party @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!

    Reply
  5. Didi {Duck Duck Octopus} says

    February 13, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. Jami says

    February 14, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    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

    Reply
  7. Amy says

    February 15, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Oooh, now that looks like FUN! So glad you shared at Shine on Fridays, Vicky!!

    Reply
  8. Q @ JAQS says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. Crystal says

    February 15, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    Love this! Shared it on Facebook.
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150561667693602&set=a.375937893601.155744.188484568601&type=1

    Reply
  10. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says

    February 16, 2012 at 4:21 am

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!!
    – – Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

    Reply
  11. 4you-withlove says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:02 am

    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!

    Reply
  12. maggy, red ted art says

    February 16, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    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

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  13. Paula says

    February 16, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    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

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  14. Terry says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:32 am

    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

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  15. The Iowa Farmer's Wife says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:35 am

    Love this! And that last one looks kind of like someone riding an elephant!

    Reply
  16. Natural-Nesters says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    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

    Reply
  17. Kerstie says

    February 17, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Bubble wrap is awesome, we love it at our house too!

    Reply
  18. Rebekah says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:45 am

    I have been saving bubble wrap, and you have inspired me to finally put it to good use. =)

    Reply
  19. Carrie says

    February 18, 2012 at 2:06 am

    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!

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  20. Kara says

    February 19, 2012 at 3:05 am

    Great idea! My son loves bubble wrap:) Thanks for sharing at Shine on Friday!!

    Reply
  21. MiaB says

    February 19, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    This is so much fun Vicky!! I love it 🙂

    ~MiaB

    Reply
  22. Krissy Sherman Bonning says

    February 12, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Super fun!!! I'll be featuring it on B-Inspired Mama's Kids Co-Op Link Party tomorrow. 🙂

    Reply

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