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    Home » paint » Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting

    Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting

    Published: Feb 12, 2014 · Modified: May 13, 2022 by Vicky

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    In my home, I have a closet of kids art and activity supplies, and when I am looking for ideas, I sometimes just go and look inside and see what inspires me. Today, I noticed some easel paper and bubble wrap. We have had lots of fun with bubble wrap in the past, creating Bubble Wrap Prints and Painting with Rolling Pins and Bubble Wrap. I decided to pair up bubble wrap and paint again, but this time I wanted it to be more of a gross motor experience. And so, Bubble Wrap Stomp Painting was born.

    Kids can jump and stomp as they create a masterpiece with bubble wrap stomp painting! A fun way for kids to move their bodies and create art.

    You will need:

    • Tempera paint
    • Easel paper
    • Tape
    • Scissors
    • Paint brush
    • Paper plate
    • Bubble Wrap

    bubble wrap and easel paper

    To set up the painting surface, you will need to roll out two long lengths of easel paper next to each other. If you have the room, you may want to put down three lengths of easel paper next to each other. My daughter would have liked more room to jump and paint. Cut the easel paper and tape it down to the floor.

    easel paper

    We decided to use two colors of paint, but you can use as many as you want. Squirt some paint on a paper plate.

    paint and paint brush

    Cut a length of bubble wrap, wide enough to make a little boot on your child's bare foot. Loosely wrap and tape the bubble wrap around your child's foot. If your child is wearing long pants, pull or roll them up.

    bubble wrap on feet

    Dip your paintbrush in the paint and paint the bubble wrap on the bottom of your child's foot.

    bubble wrapped feet with red paint on them

    We painted one foot red and one foot purple. I had my daughter sit near the paper and keep her feet near the paper so she would not get the paint on the floor. Some paint got on the floor anyway, but it was easily wiped away.

    child wearing bubble wrap boots with paint on it

    Now it's time to paint! Your child can walk across the paper with the painted bubble wrapped feet. My daughter preferred to jump.

    paint stomp

    There was plenty of stomping and marching. As she moved around, she could hear the bubble wrap popping.

    painting with feet

    As you can see, she had a ball creating her bubble wrap art.

    kids painting activity

    My daughter had no issues with slipping or sliding as she ran and jumped. I think this was because there was just a small amount of paint placed on her feet. Even so, be sure to carefully supervise your child during this activity.

    painted foot prints

    We stopped a few times during the activity to apply more paint to her bubble wrap.

    toddler painting with bubble wrap feet

    This art activity is more about process than product, but if you are interested in the finished product here it is.

    toddler art

    For more fun with easel paper check out:

    Slide Painting 

    Squirt Bottle Painting

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    Comments

    1. Susen Kuchta

      February 12, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      Now that's creative!! Pairing together kids favorites like bubble wrap and paint!! What kid wouldn't enjoy this!!

    2. Asia Citro

      February 13, 2014 at 12:13 am

      Oh my goodness I love this! We can't wait to try it!!!!

    3. Renee Cheatham

      February 13, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      If only I had hardwood flooring, but maybe it would be a good outdoor activity when the weather warms up. We love playing with bubble wrap!

    4. Tracy Garbett

      February 14, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Wow that looks like so much fun 🙂
      Mummy G

    5. Kate Lloyd

      February 16, 2014 at 11:12 pm

      Such a fabulous idea!

    6. Danielle Faith

      February 19, 2014 at 8:19 am

      I'm 25. This looks like so much fun. I think I'm going to round up some of my girlfriends and get them to do this! hahahahaahah

      xxx,

      Danielle Faith @ DanielleFaith.me

    7. Brooke (Siayla)

      February 21, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      What fun! Shared here http://siayla.blogspot.ca/2014/02/got-paint-try-painting-with-out-typical.html

    8. Gau

      February 25, 2014 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you for sharing. I am from Brazil and I made this with my son, look the photos... http://aventurasdosamuel.blogspot.com.br/2014/02/cores-e-plastico-bolha.html

    9. Irene Sekersky

      March 12, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

    10. Danielle Faith

      April 05, 2014 at 5:15 am

      I am a 25 year old adult and this looks like it would be a fun party idea for my friends & I. Thank you so much.

    11. Cindy deRosier

      May 05, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      I'm the Editorial Assistant for Fun Family Crafts and I wanted to let you know that we have featured your bubble wrap painting project! You can see it here:

      http://funfamilycrafts.com/bubble-wrap-stomp-painting/

      If you have other kid-friendly craft or activity tutorials, we'd love it if you would submit them. If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above. Thanks for a fun idea!

    12. Kim

      May 16, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      So much fun! I featured your post in a round-up of Fun Ways to Play with Bubble Wrap. You can check it out http://pinspiredhome.blogspot.com/2014/05/tips-tricks-thursday-bubble-wrap.html
      Thank you so much for the inspiration! 🙂
      Kim @ Pinspired Home

    13. Lorraine Bramley

      November 04, 2014 at 10:41 am

      What a lovely idea! Looks like so much fun.I bet my kiddies would love to do this.

    14. Printable Calendar

      December 06, 2018 at 5:20 am

      Such a fabulous idea!

    15. Best Calendars

      March 10, 2019 at 11:42 pm

      looks like so much fun, great idea. Would love to try this. Thanks for sharing.

    16. samuel

      March 10, 2019 at 11:43 pm

      yeah agree.

    17. Kimberly McGowan

      May 05, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      Oh, so cute! I bet that was so fun to do!

    18. Ashley

      February 04, 2022 at 9:37 pm

      You are now my mom hero for both your bravery and discipline because if I attempted this craft my 3yo would be jumping on the furniture in 1 second flat and I would have to tackle her to the ground to get her to stop.

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