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Puffy Paint Rainbow

Learn how to make a colorful puffy paint rainbow that will entice even the sneakiest leprechaun!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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.

  • Cardstock
  • Craft Sticks
  • Foaming Shaving Cream
  • Measuring Cups
  • Mixing Bowl(s)
  • Pencil(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Refrigerate color glue and school glue overnight.

  • Step 2

    In mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup color glue with 1/2 cup shaving cream with craft stick.

  • Step 3

    Repeat step 2 with to create each color of the rainbow.

  • Step 4

    Paint glue mixtures onto cardstock to create rainbow.

  • Step 5

    Combine 1/4 cup school glue with 1/2 cup shaving cream with craft stick.

  • Step 6

    Paint glue mixture at the end of the rainbow to create fluffy, white cloud.

  • Step 7

    Sketch and cut out construction paper pot of gold. Glue to cardstock.

  • Step 8

    Add shiny, gold coins with glitter glue. Let all glue steps dry overnight.

  • Step 9

    When dry, enjoy the fun, fluffy feeling and display!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • You will need to combine 2 shades of color glue to make certain colors. Mix yellow and red to make orange, as well as blue and red to make purple.
  • For a puffier rainbow and cloud, be sure to build up the glue mixture when applying to cardstock, and experiment with more shaving cream for an even fluffier texture.

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