Brush Up a Happy Birthday

Why

Tell the world that it’s your birthday (or someone else’s) with a giant sidewalk sign!


Steps

1. Do you get so excited about your birthday that you just want to burst? Make a gigantic sign with intense colors to share your joy!

2. Assemble your Crayola Super Brush™ according to the package instructions. After filling it with Crayola Sidewalk Paint, wipe the paint off the end with a paper towel before connecting the brush tip.

3. Ask an adult to help you find a safe, large outdoor area for your sign. For best results, Crayola Sidewalk Paints are designed for use on concrete or asphalt sidewalks and driveways. After application, allow paint to dry completely. To remove, wash surface with a garden hose.

4. Write your birthday wishes in big, bright letters. Add a border. Decorate around the sign with things that make you think BIRTHDAY, such as a cake, candles, streamers, gifts, and balloons. Enjoy your BIG day! Wash within 2 weeks with a garden hose or rain.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Outdoor Crafts—Choose safe outdoor areas, away from traffic and dangerous equipment. Close adult supervision is required.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Super Brush™ Painting System
  • Washable Sidewalk Paint
household supplies
  • garden hose
  • paper towels
  • safe, paved surface

Where & When

""The town park where we celebrated our son’s birthday allowed us to decorate the walkways to the picnic pavilion. Our early arrivals had a ball!" "
Herve H., father of 9-year-old.

""Campers paint giant animal footprints all around our facility. They enjoy hosing them off at the end of the session, too." "
France J., camp counselor.


Interesting Info

Originally religious in nature, sidewalk painting has been practiced throughout Europe since the 16th century. There is a Street Painting Competition each year in Italy.