Experiment with the wet-on-wet watercolor technique by using cookie cutters to make watercolor shapes! These make great notecards.
This project from the Kids Art Spot is a simple way for kids to try the wet-on-wet watercolor technique. Children use cookie cutters as guides, painting the inside with water first, then adding watercolor paint. The paint spreads through the wet paper, creating blended effects that are fun to watch and experiment with.
Once the shapes dry, they can be cut out and used to make handmade cards or added to other art projects. It’s an activity that works well for a wide range of ages and doesn’t require any special skills, plus, it’s easy to set up and is relatively low-mess. Just a few materials and you’re ready to go.
This activity is also featured in our 12 Watercolor Techniques for Kids booklet, along with more fun ways to explore watercolor play.
How to Paint Watercolor Shapes
MATERIALS
- Sturdy paper or watercolor paper
- Cookie cutters
- Watercolor paint
- Water and paintbrushes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Paint with water
Set a cookie cutter on top of your paper and paint the area inside the cookie cutter with just water.
- Add paint
Dip the paintbrush into watercolor paint and add color to the wet paper inside the cookie cutter.
Watch as the color spreads around the water. Dip your paint brush into a different color and repeat.
- Let dry
Leave the cookie cutter in place and let your painted shape dry.
- Use your artwork
If you like, cut the shapes out and paste on colored cardstock or blank cards to make your own note cards.
That’s all there is to it! We love the way these shapes look on the paper or cut out and used as notecards. For more watercolor activities, check out our list of 12 watercolor art ideas!
More Watercolor Painting Ideas for Kids
- 5 Easy Watercolor Ideas Using Resist Techniques
- 7 Watercolor Techniques for Kids
- 11 Fun Watercolor Ideas for Kids
- 12 Watercolor Art Ideas for Kids (+ A Free Printable Guide!)
- How to Do Watercolor Painting with Salt
- How to Do Plastic Wrap Painting with Watercolors
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