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DIY Bubble Wrap Stamping

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

Supplies:

Steps:

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1 To create caterpillar: Cut paper towel roll in half.

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

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3 Secure bubble wrap to end with rubber band.

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

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5 Dip bubble wrap into paint.

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

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7 Use markers to add details.

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8 To create rainbow: Paint rainbow onto bubble wrap.

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

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10 Use markers to add details.

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

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12 Glue bubble wrap to cardboard and trim excess.

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

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14 Dip bubble wrap into paint.

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

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16 Use markers to add details.

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.