Puffy paint is WAY better than regular paint {giggle}! We have a list of our favorite puffy paint recipes, puffy paint art projects and puffy paint sensory activities for kids. Kids of all ages will have so much fun exploring the magical world of puffy paint projects. Use these puffy paint ideas at home or in the classroom.

Image shows DIY puffy paint activities for kids of all ages, like puffy paint watermelon, shaving cream rainbow, suncatcher in window crafts and a puffy paint art ideas from Kids Activities Blog and other websites.
So many fun puffy paint ideas for kids!

Best Homemade Puffy Paint Ideas

Today we have so many different puffy paint recipes and fun ideas for kids who love getting hands-on activities. These fun projects require very simple ingredients, such as shaving foam, a squirt bottle, popsicle sticks, paper plates, cotton swabs.

Related: DIY paint

Check out our favorite 37 homemade paint ideas: recipes and cool projects for kids of all ages. You will find puffy paint projects from easy peasy easy crafts for the youngest kids to dimensional paint ideas for older ones. Happy crafting!

1. Puffy Snowman Painting

Image shows a puffy paint snowman made with shaving cream and craft sticks. Idea from Kids Activities Blog
Fluffy but smooth snowman!

No matter what time of the year it is, kids will be excited to play with pretend snow and make a puffy snowman painting.

2. Puffy Paint Window Decorations

Image shows window decoration for Christmas using puffy paint methods
Decorate your house with these fun ideas!

Chica Circle shared this puffy paint window decoration ideas using puffy paint and wax paper. Download the printable template to work from.

3. Puffy Paint Watermelon Craft For Kids

Image shows a watermelon art project made with red and green puffy paint. Idea from Crafty Morning.
Wouldn’t you want to take a bite?

Anyone said puffy paint watermelons? Grab a paintbrush and have fun creating refreshing art projects for the summer. From Crafty Morning.

4. Sock Doughnuts and Pin Cushions

Image shows a puffypaint dooughnut for kids. Idea from Kimberly Stoney
Yumm! What a delicious-looking doughnut craft.

Kimberley Stoney has this delicious tutorial to make doughnuts using socks and puffy paint. You can make them in many different colors!

5. Puffy Paint Pencils

Image shows pencils decorated with puffy paint. Idea from Crafty Chica
Groovy pencils!

Here’s a fun back-to-school project! Follow this tutorial from Crafty Chica to decorate your pencils and make them super fun, colorful, and unique.

6. Make Your Own Puff Paint

Image shows a cake puff paint craft from Creative Jewish Mom.
There are so many things you can do with puff paint.

This puffy paint project encourages kids to create different depths and textures on a picture. Use this technique to make party invitations, gift tags, etc. From Creative Jewish Mom.

7. Puffy Paint Shamrock Craft For Kids

Image shows a shamrock puffy paint craft idea from Crafty Morning.
Perfect craft for St. Patrick’s Day.

This art project idea from Crafty Morning is easy enough for little kids to do on their own – all you need is a paper plate, Elmer’s glue, food colourings, and a cup of shaving cream.

8. How to Make Puffy Paint

Image shows a rainbow made with puffy paint. Idea from One Little Project.
I love puffy texture paintings!

This homemade puffy paint recipe is so easy to make and so much fun to paint with. In less than 5 minutes, you can make a DIY puffy paint. From One Little Project.

9. Puffy Painted Rocks

Image shows a collection of rocks painted with puffy paint. Ideas from Babble Dabble Do
You’ll need some pretty rocks for this project.

Babble Dabble Do shared this tutorial to make the prettiest puffy painted rocks which is a perfect craft for kids as young as 5 years old.

10. Puffy Paint Plastic Lid Sun Catcher

Image shows two suncatcher crafts made with puffy paint. Tutorial from The chocolate muffin tree.
I love colorful suncatchers!

Create a wonderful and colorful suncatcher with a regular plastic lid and puffy paint! Enjoy the sun and the beautiful art tutorial from The Chocolate Muffin Tree.

11. Puff Paint Onesies

Image shows a onesie decorated with puffy paint. Idea from Alisa Burke.
Make your own pretty designs!

Imagine all the cool designs you can create with puffy paint! You can even decorate your little ones’ onesies with your unique ideas. From Alisa Burke.

12. How To Make No-Slip Socks For Kids

Image shows non-slippery socks with different puffy paint designs. Idea from Homemade Heather
These socks are both cool and practical.

Say goodbye to slippery floors! These no-flip socks are seriously fun to make and you only need some clean socks, puffy fabric paint, and a bottle of glue. From Homemade Heather.

13. Puffy Paint Bracelets Wristbands and Headbands

Image shows a collection of wristbands and headbands made with colorful puffy paint. Idea from Doodle Craft blog.
Make your own wristbands and headbands!

Doodle Craft has the funnest tutorial to create your own wristbands and headbands using colorful puffy paint. You can make any shape or design you want to!

14. Decorated Flip Flops

Image shows a closeup of a flip flop decorated with puffy paint. Idea from Sandy Toes and Popsicles
Your friends will love these DIY flip-flops.

This is such a cool gift for friends! Decorate and mail them a pair of original flip flops decorated with puffy paint. Welcome to spring break! From Sandy Toes and Popsicles.

15. Homemade Microwave Puffy Paint

Image shows puffy paint art craft from  Happines is Homemade
Look at all these pretty shapes!

Kids will have a blast creating so many cool shapes with paint that puffs up in the microwave. Tutorial from Happiness is Homemade.

16. Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cone Craft

Image shows an ice cream cone craft made with puffy paint. Idea from Crafty Morning
Which “flavor” are you going to choose?

Create a craft of kids’ favorite treat with shaving cream art – puffy paint ice cream cones! You can make them in any “flavor” you want. From Crafty Morning.

17. DIY Tutorials For Fashion Crafts You Won’t Miss

Image shows a DIY bracelet decorated with puffy paint. Idea from Pretty Designs
Decorate bracelets, shirts, and more with puffy paint.

Instead of spending money buying fashion items you’ll wear once or twice, just make them yourself instead! These DIY tutorials use puffy paint and other simple materials so you can make any design you want. From Pretty Designs.

18. Homemade Window Clings with Puffy Paint

Puffy paint idea shown in a window cling shaped like a snowflake - Kids Activities Blog

Make snowflake window clings from a simple free coloring page. Window clings are one of the easiest and best puffy paint projects for even younger kids in kindergarten and older.

Related: Spider window cling craft or mustache and glasses mirror clings

19. Candy Cane Puffy Paint Recipe

Image shows a candy cane puffy paint recipe from Nurture Store
Swoosh! Fun candy cane puffy pain recipe for kids.

This candy cane puffy paint recipe from Nurture Store also doubles up as a sensory activity mixed with art. Swirl and swoosh the colors together, squish the paint, and more.

20. Candy Apple Puffy Paint Recipe

Image shows squeeze bottles with puffy paints in different colors. Idea from Learn Play Imagine
Look at the pretty puffy paint colors!

Not only is this puffy paint recipe easy and fun to make, but it also smells amazing – just like apples! From Learn Play Imagine.

21. DIY Foam Paint

Image shows a cupcake craft made with cartonboard and puffy paint. Idea from Paging Fun Mums
This puff paint recipe only uses 3 ingredients.

This foam paint recipe from Paging Fun Mums is great for kindergarteners as it only uses three ingredients and doesn’t need to be cooked. Perfect for rainy days!

22. Fall Leaves Puffy Paint

Image shows pfufy paint art from 123school4me
Let’s make some fun art projects.

This easy-to-make microwave puffy paint is such a fun play recipe for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and first-grade children. From 123Homeschool4Me.

23. Puffy Paint Christmas Tree

Image shows a Christmas tree made with puffy paint. Idea from 123Homeschool4me
Perfect Christmas craft for preschoolers.

Have fun making a Christmas tree, wreath, stockings, candy canes, and any other fun Christmas item you can think of. From 123Homeschool4Me.

24. DIY Puffy Paint For Kids That is Actually Puffy

Image shows a kid creating an art craft using puffy paint. Idea from Artful Parent
Let’s make puffy paint that is actually puffy!

Puffy paint that is super puffy! Here’s a simple recipe and step-by-step tutorial to make homemade paint puffy — it’s lots of fun! From Artful Parent.

25. How To Make Holiday Puffy Paint Art

Image shows a snowflake craft made with colored puffy paint idea from Artful Parent
Enjoy making your own DIY Christmas decorations!

Make fun Christmas decorations – puffy paint snowmen, snowflakes, candy canes, and more, with a few ingredients and simple supplies. From Artful Parent.

26. Foam Paint Process Art For Kids

Image shows a puffy paint art painting project for kids from Artful Parent.
It’s a fun messy art experience.

More than just an art project, these Artful Parent create a wonderful learning opportunity for kids of all ages!

27. Salt Puffy Paint

Puffy painting ideas from Artful Parent
It’s time to get creative!

Follow this tutorial from Artful Parent to make and use DIY salt puffy paint with kids of all ages. So super easy and inexpensive to make!

28. Peeps Edible Puffy Paint

Image shows a printable Easter egg decorated with puffy paint from Messy Little Monster
I love this Easter craft!

Make some puffy paint from peeps candy this Easter -they are safe for the youngest ones to make and play with since it’s an edible version of regular puffy paint. Just follow the tutorial from Messy Little Monster.

29. Puffy Planets Space Craft

Image shows the process for creating puffy planets using shaving cream and food coloring. Idea from Thimble and Twig.
We love educational & fun art activities!

Let’s learn about the solar system by making some shaving foam puffy paint! This solar system kid’s craft is both fun and educational. From Thimble and Twig.

30. Glow In The Dark Moon Craft

Image shows a glow in the dark  moon made with puffy paint. Idea from Little Bins for Little Hands
Let’s explore the moon together!

Make your own glow-in-the-dark puffy paint, with an easy puffy paint recipe from Little Bins for Little Hands. Pair it with a science book and you’ve got a fun science lesson!

31. Glowing Puffy Paint Homemade Recipes

Image shows a glow in the dark puffy paint art project from FunLittles
There are endless possibilities with this recipe.

What kid doesn’t simply love glow-in-the-dark activities? Make this simple glowing puffy paint and enjoy it with your children! From Fun Littles.

32. Puffy Paint Recipe and Heart Garland

Image shows a heart garland made with puffy paint. Idea from Red Ted Art.
I love handmade Valentine’s Day decor!

Turn your puffy paint art into a fantastic heart garland for Valentine’s Day! This activity is great for kids ages 4 and up. From Red Ted Art.

33. Puffy Paint Ocean Craft

Image shows an ocean craft made with goldfish crackers and puffy paint.
Who knew you could use goldfish crackers in your art projects?

This puffy paint ocean craft from Artsy Momma takes less than 10 minutes to make and even preschoolers can join the fun. Plus, it includes goldfish crackers – how fun!

34. Paper Plate Pac-man, Inky & Clyde Craft Using Puffy Paint

Image shows Pacman charactersr made with paper plate and puffy paint. Idea from Artsy Momma
A craft perfect for kids that love classic video games!

Love classic video games? This puffy paint craft is a fun craft to do together with your little ones. Go grab your googly eyes for this project! From Artsy Momma.

35. Hatching Puffy Paint Chicks (Easter Craft)

Image shows three different hatching chick crafts. From Crafty Morning.
Aren’t these hatching chicks just the cutest?

Make some cute little puffy paint chicks with your kiddos for an Easter craft! Use as many colors as you want to make this Easter craft even more unique. From Crafty Morning.

36. Puffy Paint Leprechaun Craft for Kids

Image shows a Leprechaun craft using puffy paint from  Crafty Morning
Fun St. Patrick’s Day craft using puffy paint.

Let’s make a little Leprechaun craft with a nice orange puffy beard. This is a fun art project for kids on St. Patrick’s Day! From Crafty Morning.

37. Puffy Paint Frankenstein Craft for Kids

Image shows a Frankenstein craft using puffy paint. From Crafty Morning
Let’s make a cute Halloween craft!

Here’s a fun Halloween craft involving puffy paint. Kids will love making their own Frankenstein craft – but don’t worry, it’s not so spooky! From Crafty Morning.

Want more fun crafts for kids? We’ve got them:

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