My little girl batted her eyes and asked me why we haven’t made DIY window clings in a long time. I figured that they were now getting too old to enjoy that kind of thing. We used to make homemade puffy paint window clings all the time.
I’m so glad I was wrong. I want time to slow down and bring my preschoolers back. Note that I didn’t say babies or toddlers lol.
These window clings are ridiculously easy to make.
How to make window clings with your kids
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Materials:
- [easyazon_link identifier=”B00HXCNPDM” locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Gallon Size Ziplock Bag[/easyazon_link]
- Butterfly Coloring Page or Drawn Picture
- [easyazon_link identifier=”B002JQ0N32″ locale=”US” tag=”scrugcorne-20″]Puffy/Fabric Paint[/easyazon_link] in assorted colors
Directions:
Print or or draw your butterfly picture.
Place your picture inside the gallon size zip bag.
Squirt the puffy paint onto the plastic bag. This is a great craft for kids because the thicker the paint, the easier it is to pull off the bag.
I figured out something this time around. If you use glow in the dark puffy paint, it is harder to remove off of a window when you are done.
Draw some flowers and grass with the puffy paint on the ziplock bag.
Make sure that the paint doesn’t pull away from the nearby colors as it dries. Another little trick that I do that seems to work is to go over the areas that look thin with clear elmers glue.
Let dry.
Once completely dry, gently peel from the plastic bag and place on window.
We put ours on an empty picture frame because I can’t get a clear picture when they are on our window!
It’s that easy!
This craft is part of a Butterfly Unit Study. I would love for you to check out all the other butterfly themed activities.
Butterfly Unit Study
Find the Letter B is for Butterflies from 3 Boys and a Dog
DIY Ruffle Butterfly Bookmark from Living Ideas
Butterfly Life Cycle for Kids (Free Printables) from The Natural Homeschool
LEGO butterflies from Planet Smarty Pants
Easy Kid Craft: Colorful Spring Butterfly Suncatcher from Crafty Mama in ME
Where to see Butterflies in Nature from FrogMom
Cupcake Liner Butterfly Craft from Raising Little Superheroes
Butterfly Science from Schooling a Monkey
Butterfly Books for Children from The Jenny Evolution
How to Meet a Butterfly from Bambini Travel
Butterfly Sensory Painting from Parenting Chaos
Planting a Butterfly Garden from Our Daily Craft
Butterfly Sensory Bin with Scavenger Hunt and Life Cycle Activities {Free Printables} from Living Montessori Now
Butterfly DIY Window Clings from Gym Craft Laundry
Exploring Butterfly Wing Patterns from CraftCreateCalm
Butterfly I Spy Game from Simple Fun for Kids
Life Cycle of a Butterfly Worksheet from Living Life and Learning
Marshmallow Stamping Butterflys & Other Bug {with free printables} from Play Dough & Popsicles
Preschool Butterfly Songs from Preschool Powol Packets
Visiting a Butterfly House from Something 2 Offer
How to Raise a Butterfly {with Free Butterfly Journal} from Books and Giggles
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So cute and fun! Definitely a craft I will do with my kids.
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