Nerf Gun Water Painting :: A Summertime Craft at Home

So I don’t know about you but my toddler keeps me super busy, like all the time!!! He also is so smart and active that I feel like we can’t keep doing the same ole’ things over and over and over again. While this summer is jam packed with traveling and prepping for a baby brother, I still wanted to make sure that I allocated time for creative things to do with him, especially during our lazy days at home.  

I came across this craft and thought it looked like fun, so I went on a whim and Amazon (of course), and got all of the supplies.

Boy, was it fun!!

Luc had a blast, it was fun for me to watch and I even have keepsakes from it that I am going to hang up in his playroom!!! 

NERF GUN WATER PAINTING

It’s so simple, pretty affordable, and the kids will have a blast.  I am going to try to plan a playdate with some of our friends and let the boys go wild out there! 

Here’s what you need: 

  • Liquid Watercolor – I got this one for less than $5 on Amazon 
  • Nerf Super Soaker AlphaFires – this was the most expensive supply that I got on Amazon and you can probably use any type of water gun, but these were recommended to me for multiple uses and better quality, plus, they are easy to clean 
  • Watercolor Paper – I got a pad of 140 sheets for $7 on Amazon – this will definitely last me a while too 
  • Either a hammer and nail to post the paper up to a tree, like I did OR an art easel that you don’t mind getting a little dirty 

So simple, you just post up your paper wherever you want to (I definitely recommend keeping this craft outdoors due to the mess; even though its watercolor and is washable).  Put 5-6 drops of your liquid watercolor into the Nerf Gun and fill the rest with water.  Let the kids fire away!!! 

We went through a few different colors and Luc kept wanting to race me to see who can finish their gun first!!  It was definitely one of those summer days that I will remember for a while and get to enjoy over and over again once I hang his artwork in the playroom!  

Try it for yourself and your kiddos!! Kids are easy to please and so they are sure to have a good time with this one!! I can’t wait to invite some friends over and do it over again!! 

Here are our four final masterpieces!

 

I’d love to see yours!! Share them in the comments below or tag us on Instagram at @CollinCountyMomsBlog!

Heather Jones
Heather is a born and raised Southern California girl gone Texas, who has a strong love for her family, friends, coffee, wine, food, amazing smelling candles, and sunshine. Although she always thought she would live in California forever, close to everyone and everything she knew, Heather took a leap of faith when her husband since 2010, Sean, informed her that his company was relocating to Allen, Texas. Heather and Sean moved to McKinney in January 2016 with their curly-haired, spirited, Lightning McQueen-obsessed, toddler son, Luc (joined the world in October 2014) and their obnoxious, Puggle, Teemu. She is enjoying every moment of her experience in North Texas and building friendships that she believes will last forever. A former advertising professional, Heather is now a stay-at-home, work-from-home (part time) mom, wife, friend, and follower of Christ, growing her faith each and everyday. She recently started studying to get her real estate license and is very ambitious to begin a new career that allows her the freedom to build her own business, while enjoying all of the little things that everyday motherhood and life have to offer. She loves to eat and has a passion for cooking, but believes that there is always a little “something” to add to any recipe she finds to make it her own. She loves fitness and living an all-around healthy lifestyle. When everyone in the house goes to bed, you will find her with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee (decaf of course, that late at night) in her hand, editing her daily iPhone photographs for her family in California, Instagram, and Facebook, while “pinning” the night away. You can find Heather at Happy & Healthy Mama and follow her on Instagram @happyandhealthymama.