![Abstract Acrylic Canvas Painting](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/crafts/4-in-1-national-crayon-day-crafts/_square/Abstract-Acrylic-Canvas-Painting-Lead-image.jpg)
Supplies:
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Markers
- Pencil
- Paper Towel Roll
- Rubber Band
- Cardstock
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Glue Stick
- Bubble Wrap
- Disposable Plates
- Scrap Cardboard
CIY Staff Tips:
- Experiment with the 3 techniques above for all kinds of shapes, colourways, and patterns!
- When stamping with paper towel roll or scrap cardboard, lower gently into paint to preserve bubbly details.
Steps:
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-01.jpg)
To create caterpillar: Cut paper towel roll in half.
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-02.jpg)
Cut out bubble wrap piece large enough to cover 1 end of paper towel roll.
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-03.jpg)
Secure bubble wrap to end with rubber band.
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-04.jpg)
Pour 2–3 paint colours onto disposable plate so paints touch.
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-05.jpg)
Dip bubble wrap into paint.
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-06.jpg)
Gently stamp onto cardstock to create caterpillar body. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-07.jpg)
Use markers to add details.
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-08.jpg)
To create rainbow: Paint rainbow onto bubble wrap.
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-09.jpg)
Carefully flip bubble wrap and gently press onto cardstock. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-10.jpg)
Use markers to add details.
![Step 11](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-11.jpg)
To create fish: Sketch fish outline onto scrap cardboard. Cut out.
![Step 12](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-12.jpg)
Glue bubble wrap to cardboard and trim excess.
![Step 13](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-13.jpg)
Pour 2–3 paint colours onto a disposable plate so paints touch.
![Step 14](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-14.jpg)
Dip bubble wrap into paint.
![Step 15](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-15.jpg)
Gently stamp onto cardstock to create fish body. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Step 16](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Bubble-Wrap-Stamping_Step-16.jpg)
Use markers to add details.
Occasion:
Rainy Day Crafts
Age:
4+,
6+,
8+