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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

crayola® watercolour popsicle painting

This project is intended for kids ages 4+. Kids will love creating a summer-y popsicle painting using Crayola® watercolour paints. Watch as the paints blend with the water to create the popsicle, then watch as the watercolour resist the crayon pattern you draw in the background.
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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the shape.

Step 2

Lightly trace the popsicle onto watercolour paper.

Step 3

Dip your paintbrush in clean water and paint in the popsicle drawing with water only but leave the popsicle stick dry.

Step 4

Now, dip your brush into watercolour paint with a wet brush and pick up some paint, then dab it onto the wet popsicle drawing.
TIP: Watch as the water wicks the colour around into the water.

Step 5

Repeat Step 4 until your popsicle is filled until you are happy with your artwork.

Step 6

Paint the popsicle stick and let it dry.

Step 7

Finally, draw stripes, dots or other desired pattern on the background using a white crayon. Now, paint with your watercolours over the background. Be sure to avoid the painted popsicle and stick. Let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Washable Watercolours Pan Set, 24ct

    Item # 10262822 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $8.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Marker & Watercolor Pad

    Item # 10101746 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $4.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Boxed Crayons, 24ct.

    Item # 10620518 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $2.49
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Triangle Paint Brushes by Creatology®

    Item # 10347498 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $5.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here to download and print the template; then cut out the shape.

Step 2

Lightly trace the popsicle onto watercolour paper.

Step 3

Dip your paintbrush in clean water and paint in the popsicle drawing with water only but leave the popsicle stick dry.

Step 4

Now, dip your brush into watercolour paint with a wet brush and pick up some paint, then dab it onto the wet popsicle drawing.
TIP: Watch as the water wicks the colour around into the water.

Step 5

Repeat Step 4 until your popsicle is filled until you are happy with your artwork.

Step 6

Paint the popsicle stick and let it dry.

Step 7

Finally, draw stripes, dots or other desired pattern on the background using a white crayon. Now, paint with your watercolours over the background. Be sure to avoid the painted popsicle and stick. Let dry.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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