There’s something about sunflowers that instantly makes everything feel brighter and happier, and this bubble wrap sunflower craft is such a fun way to bring that cheerful vibe into your day. We absolutely love painting with bubble wrap!
This sunflower craft is simple, a little bit messy in the best way, and perfect for kids who love painting with a twist. Using bubble wrap adds a whole new texture to the artwork, turning a basic painting activity into something really exciting and hands-on.
Materials for Your Bubble Wrap Sunflower
You only need a few simple supplies to get started, which makes this a great last-minute craft idea. Grab some bubble wrap, yellow and brown paint, scissors, and a piece of cardboard to use as your base.
The cardboard works really well for this project because it’s sturdy enough to handle paint and printing, especially if little hands get a bit enthusiastic.
How to Make a Bubble Wrap Sunflower
This is one of those crafts that’s easy to set up and even easier to enjoy. Kids can jump right in and start creating their own sunflower designs, experimenting with textures and patterns as they go.
Bubble Wrap Stamped Sunflowers
A fun and tactile bubble wrap sunflower craft for kids, using simple materials to create bright, textured artwork full of cheerful summer vibes.
Materials
- Bubble wrap
- Yellow and brown paint
- Scissors
- Cardboard
Instructions
- Cut a circle from the bubble wrap.
- Then put brown paint onto your bubble wrap and print this onto your cardboard to create the center of the sunflower.
- Using a paintbrush, paint the sunflower petals in bright yellow around the brown center.
- Repeat the process to make more sunflowers until your cardboard is filled or you’ve created as many as you like.
You can space them out for a simple design or fill the whole page with sunny blooms for a bold, eye-catching piece of art.
This idea can be used to create a greeting card, or could be used on a large canvas to make wall art.
Using Bubble Wrap for Painting
Bubble wrap is such an amazing material for crafts because it adds a tactile, sensory element that kids absolutely love. The texture creates a unique print every time, and it’s a great way to explore different art techniques without needing anything complicated. It’s also perfect for building fine motor skills as kids press, stamp, and paint.
We have a whole post about bubble wrap painting as a process art method too, if you would like to explore this medium in a free flow way.
Sunflowers themselves are fascinating too. Did you know that young sunflowers actually follow the sun across the sky during the day? This is called heliotropism. They’re also known for symbolizing happiness, positivity, and warmth, which makes them such a lovely theme for a kids’ craft. Plus, their bold shapes and bright colors make them easy and fun for little artists to recreate.
More Bubble Wrap Crafts
If your kids enjoyed this activity, there are so many other ways to use bubble wrap in crafts. From painting colorful patterns to creating fun animal textures, it’s a versatile material that turns simple ideas into something special. Try experimenting with different colors and shapes to see what else you can create together.
- Bubble Wrap Print Painting
- Bubble Wrap Printed Fruit & Veg
- Bubble Wrap Print Dinosaurs
- Paper Plate & Bubble Wrap Chicks Craft
- Bubble Wrap Valentine Heart Craft
More Sunflower Crafts for Kids
Sunflower crafts are perfect for summer, fall, or anytime you want to add a bit of sunshine to your day. From paper crafts to painted projects, there are so many creative ways to explore this cheerful flower while encouraging kids’ creativity and imagination.
- Paper Plate Sunflower
- Creative Gardening Activities for Preschoolers That Will Plant Joy
- Sunflower Stamping Pumpkin Painting Craft for Kids
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