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diy bubble wrap stamping craft. front view with crayola markers.

DIY Bubble Wrap Stamping

Take your bubble wrap to a new level! Create bright bubble wrap art with this upcycled craft at home.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Cardstock
  • Disposable Plate(s)
  • Paper Towel Roll(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Rubber Band(s)
  • Scrap Cardboard

Steps

  • Step 1

    To create caterpillar: Cut paper towel roll in half.

  • Step 2

    Cut out bubble wrap piece large enough to cover 1 end of paper towel roll.

  • Step 3

    Secure bubble wrap to end with rubber band.

  • Step 4

    Pour 2–3 paint colors onto disposable plate so paints touch.

  • Step 5

    Dip bubble wrap into paint.

  • Step 6

    Gently stamp onto cardstock to create caterpillar body. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 7

    Use markers to add details.

  • Step 8

    To create rainbow: Paint rainbow onto bubble wrap.

  • Step 9

    Carefully flip bubble wrap and gently press onto cardstock. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 10

    Use markers to add details.

  • Step 11

    To create fish: Sketch fish outline onto scrap cardboard. Cut out.

  • Step 12

    Glue bubble wrap to cardboard and trim excess.

  • Step 13

    Pour 2–3 paint colors onto a disposable plate so paints touch.

  • Step 14

    Dip bubble wrap into paint.

  • Step 15

    Gently stamp onto cardstock to create fish body. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 16

    Use markers to add details.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Experiment with the 3 techniques above for all kinds of shapes, colorways, and patterns!
  • When stamping with paper towel roll or scrap cardboard, lower gently into paint to preserve bubbly details.

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