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 needed:
- 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.
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!!
- - Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Crystal says
Love this! Shared it on Facebook.
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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
Amy says
Oooh, now that looks like FUN! So glad you shared at Shine on Fridays, Vicky!!
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
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.
cheapcraftymama.com says
Love it, so cute! I would love for you to link up to my Valentines Party @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Vicky says
Mrs. Delightful and Lyndsay, Thanks for the kind words!
Lyndsay says
Brilliant! So trying this. Thanks for leaving a comment over at OurFeministPlaySchool!
Our Delightful Home says
This is such a great idea!
Mrs. Delightful
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