Posted in Kid’s Party Games & Activities Kid’s Painting Letter Art
Make your party Priceless with Kid’s Painting Letter Art. The best part is watching the expressions on the kid’s faces when you remove the letter stickers to reveal their finished masterpiece. Absolutely Priceless! This is a great activity for all ages.
In this tutorial, I have included how to make easy letter stickers without using a cricut maker. You could also use the same sticker making method to do shapes, such as a unicorn, baseball bat, etc.
Kid's Painting Letter Art
This activity takes approximately 30 minutes and you should allow the canvas approximately 1-hour drying time (depending on the amount of paint used). Otherwise, consider dropping it off when dry. Consider the number of guests and their ages, and determine if you need some helping hands for your party
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- Tables (If outside, preferably in the shade)
- Plastic Tablecloths for easy clean up (Dollar Store)
- Kids Painting Apron per kid (Dollar Tree or Amazon)
- 11″ x 14″ Canvas per kid (Multi-pack from Amazon or Michaels)
- Letter Sticker (can make or purchase)
- Acrylic Paint (Multi-coloured pack from Amazon or Michaels)
- Couple Different Paint Brushes / Foam Dabbers per kid (Dollar Store)
- Small Plastic Containers for Paint (I found them with lids from Dollar Store)
- Large Plastic Bowls for Water
- Paper Towels
Letter Stickers for Kid's Painting
How to Make Letter Stickers without Cricut Maker
If you prefer not to make Letter Stickers, you can buy them. Make sure they are not permanent stickers so you can remove them easily from the canvas.
Alternatively, you can leave the letter stickers off and they can paint a blank canvas.
Art Workspace Setup
Step 1 – Put plastic tablecloths on tables to make for easy cleanup. If outside, tables should be preferably in the shade.
Step 2 – Ideally, each kid should have an Art Station at the table, with the following:
- Kids Painting Apron
- 11″ x 14″ Canvas with letter sticker
- Couple Different Paint Brushes / Foam Brushes or Dabbers
- Small Plastic Containers with Paint (prepare ahead or let the kids choose their colours at the party)
Step 3 – On the tables, put out large plastic bowls of water for rinsing the paint brushes. About 2-3 kids can share them, depending on the Art Station layout. You will also want paper towels for dabbing paint brushes after rinsing in water. Put the remaining paint bottles on the table or have them close if the kids need more paint.
During the Party
Right before the kids started painting, I explained that with letter stickers, you need to have paint along all the edges of the letter. Otherwise, the letter will not be clear. They could paint, splatter, or dab. Some painted the whole canvas, while others outlined their letter and then did splatter paint. They were very creative. Everyone made a unique masterpiece!
Depending on your group, you may want to show them an example of a finished art piece. Visuals are always helpful for kids.
After the kids are finished painting, carefully remove the letter sticker. I used my fingernail, but you could use tweezers. Use disposable gloves to prevent getting paint on your hands.
Be Inspired and make your own Priceless Party!
I would love to hear about your Kid’s Painting Letter Art! Please share your pictures and comments below.
Mama's Helpful Tips
- Make sure you have enough helping hands for your party.
- Use disposable gloves to remove letter stickers to prevent paint getting all over your hands.
- Have Fun!
