Campfire Blow Painting With Straws
Make a straw blow campfire painting with real sticks! This fun process art activity builds oral motor skills while creating a cozy fall craft.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Summer
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Construction paper
- Real sticks
- Red, orange, and yellow washable paint
- Small paintbrush
- Straws
- Small cups or paint palette
- Water
- Glue
Instructions
- Arrange real sticks on the construction paper to create the shape of a campfire. Glue the sticks in place and allow them to dry.
- Add a little water to each paint color and stir to thin the paint slightly.
- Use a paintbrush to place a small dot of yellow paint on the paper above the sticks.
- Place a straw near the paint and blow gently through it, sending the paint in different directions to create the look of dancing flames.
- Repeat with orange and red paint, layering the colors to create a bright campfire.
- Allow the painting to dry completely.