As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Create this adorable Rain Boots in a Puddle craft using a fun watercolor splatter technique! A colorful and easy rainy day craft for kids with a free printable template.
Rain Boots Puddle Craft
This puddle craft is such a fun and colorful rainy day art project for kids! Using a playful watercolor splatter technique, kids get to color bright boots standing in a puddle with raindrops “falling” all around. Similar to our watercolor umbrella craft this activity starts with a some liquid watercolor and a straw!
It’s one of those crafts that feels extra exciting for kids because of the paint splatter but it’s still simple enough to set up without a big mess. Perfect for spring or anytime you need a cheerful weather-themed activity, this project is a creative way to celebrate rainy days and puddle jumping fun.
Materials Needed To Make A Rain Boot Puddle Craft
- White cardstock or watercolor paper
- Printable rain boot template (or draw your own)
- Blue liquid watercolor paint
- A dropper or pipette
- A straw
- Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Blue glitter paper or construction paper for raindrops (optional)
How To Make a Popsicle Stick Arctic Fox
Creating a Popsicle Stick Arctic Fox is a straightforward and enjoyable process. Here’s how you can make your own.
Step 1: Make your Puddle
- Place a sheet of white cardstock or watercolor paper on a flat surface. Using a dropper or pipette, drop small amounts of blue liquid watercolor onto the paper.
- Take a straw and gently blow the paint outward to create a splattered puddle effect. Let the background dry completely before moving on.
Step 2: Color your Boots
- While the background is drying, print or draw a pair of rain boots on another sheet of paper.
- Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to decorate the boots with fun patterns, such as polka dots, flowers, or stripes. Once the boots are colored, carefully cut them out with scissors.
Step 3: Add the Boots
Next, arrange the boots on top of your dried splattered background to make it look like they are standing in a puddle. Use a glue stick to secure them in place.
Step 4: Glitter Waterdrops
- To add more detail, cut out raindrop shapes from blue glitter paper or construction paper and glue them around the boots to represent splashes.
