It’s so fun to use an every day object to paint, and this q-tip art is also such a cheerful craft for spring! Hang your artwork on the fridge or turn it into a card for birthdays, Mother’s Day, or just because.
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How many q-tips did you use to make these flower paintings?
We used 5 q-tips taped together to make our flower paintings, but you can use different amounts of cotton swabs for varied looks. Using 1 or 2 q-tips gives you more control over where the paint is going, but it takes longer to do. More q-tips results in a more blended look and less defined dots, but it makes the painting come together a lot faster.
What if I don’t have felt?
If you don’t have felt to make the flower pot, you can cut out the flower pot shape from construction paper or coloured cardstock. Or, for a bit of texture, use a sheet of craft foam or burlap fabric. If you don’t want to add anything else to your painting, simply fill in the flower pot with brown paint!
What else can I paint with to create an easy flower painting?
You can also use a pencil eraser (the flat, circular kind) or dip your fingertip in paint to create a similar look. Or cut bubble wrap into flower shapes and press it into paint before stamping it down. You can even use a marker cap or the end of a drinking straw to create circle outlines.
Have you ever thought of painting with cotton swabs?! It’s so fun and creative to make art using simple supplies. These flower paintings make such happy spring or summer art project!
Here’s even more art for kids ideas:
Easy Tree Painting for Kids
Paper Roll Flower Painting
Halloween Q-Tip Art
Paper Roll Fireworks Painting
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