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Mar 31

Kid’s Craft: Painter’s Tape + Crayola Paint Name Art

Mar 31

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Encourage your little one to tap into their creativity and artistic freedom with this Painter’s Tape & Crayola Paint Name Art project!

When I first started Young At Heart Mommy it was an outlet for me to share my day to day moments as a stay at home mom. I spent a lot of time making crafts, baking goodies, and learning how to keep my little one entertained through creativity. One of the very first posts I published was titled “Painter’s Tape & Finger Paint” which featured a kid-friendly art project. After seeing a friend and fellow mommy post this idea on her Facebook I decided to try it also. To this day it remains one of my most popular posts I have pinned and I decided to give it a little “sprucing” up. It’s simple, fun, and a great activity to do with your children. It also only takes a few supplies, most of which you probably have at home already. This has to be one of the most affordable and EASY little projects out there!

You will need the following:

  • White painting canvas or poster board
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Crayola Washable Kid’s Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Scissors & tweezers (optional but helpful!)

Using the painter’s tape spell your child’s name or nickname across the white canvas. For the letters that had round sides I used scissors to smooth the hard edges out and give them a more natural shape. A handheld corner rounder can also be used if you have one on hand. Make sure the tape is secure by patting it down so there are no openings. You don’t want any paint seeping through the cracks. 


Have your child use different colors of paint to decorate and design their canvas. The whole idea is to make sure that every white area is covered by color.


Let the painting begin….

Painting over the blue tape is okay too! This is going to be removed and thrown away once you are finished. It’s better to get your paint as close to the edges of tape as possible so your letters are sharp and defined when it is peeled off.

Remove the tape while the paint is still tacky. Otherwise, the longer it dries the harder it will be to peel away. 

The easiest way to remove the painter’s tape is to use a pair of tweezers. Lift the tape as you go and peel each piece back slowly to prevent any wet paint from splattering onto the white areas.

You can use a q-tip or thin paintbrush dabbed in water to clean up any messy edges. If you used washable Crayola paint it will be very easy to remove any unwanted splatters or streaks. Once the canvas is dry hang it in your child’s bedroom or playroom to display their beautiful work of art!

Do you have any creative ways to incorporate painter’s tape into your art projects or crafts?

Posted by youngatheartmommy 47 Comments
Filed Under: Craft, Crafts, Fingerpaint, Kid Craft, Kids, Name Art, Painted Canvas, Painters Tape, Painting, Sunday Funday Tagged: Craft, Crafts, Crayola, Fingerpaint

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  1. kita says

    Mar 31 at 1:39 pm

    OMG so cute I totally want to do this for myself...I may or may not include my kids lol
    Reply
  2. BrettBMartin says

    Mar 31 at 1:39 pm

    ok that's a really great idea. i love it. nothing more personal for a kid than their own art!
    Reply
  3. Masshole Mommy says

    Mar 31 at 1:39 pm

    You should have her set up her own Etsy shop and sell those. I am being totally serious, too. It came out AWESOME and I would totally pay for one for each of my boys. Mostly because I am tool lazy to ever have them make their own LOL.
    Reply
  4. Liz Mays says

    Mar 31 at 2:58 pm

    That is fantastic and I do have corner rounders. This came out so cute!!!
    Reply
  5. Louida Martin says

    Mar 31 at 2:58 pm

    Now that's a great idea! My daughters would love to do that art project and hang it on their wall.
    Reply
  6. Kecia says

    Mar 31 at 3:05 pm

    I really want to do this with my 3 year old son! I think it'd be great for him because he likes to paint and even though he cannot write his own name yet, he can still have something he made with his name on it!
    Reply
  7. Sandra VanHoey says

    Mar 31 at 4:23 pm

    This turned out wonderful, I really like it
    Reply
  8. Jara Christensen says

    Mar 31 at 4:23 pm

    That is too cool! It's your kids art but also art that looks amazing to display!
    Reply
  9. Aimee Fauci says

    Mar 31 at 4:44 pm

    I wonder how straight and perfect my letters would come out.. you did good. I think this could be a good gift idea for a child... Prep all the supplies and put a bow on it.
    Reply
  10. Aimee Fauci says

    Mar 31 at 4:44 pm

    Ok that made me laugh... I am the same way and I hate messy.
    Reply
  11. Karen Koblan says

    Mar 31 at 7:14 pm

    Wow, that came out really great! It looks so perfect! I would love to do this with my daughter. She's only 2 so I'm sure it's going to be a mess!
    Reply
  12. Dina says

    Mar 31 at 7:14 pm

    That is so cute! I love how her art came out. Beautiful.
    Reply
  13. Sippy Cup Mom says

    Mar 31 at 11:27 pm

    What a FUN project! I'd love to do this on canvas with my son.
    Reply
  14. Shop with Me Mama says

    Mar 31 at 11:27 pm

    Oh this is way too cute! I love how it turned out!!!
    Reply
  15. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    Mar 31 at 11:27 pm

    What a great idea. It looks amazing. I have to give you credit for your tape letters, too. Mine would look terrible.
    Reply
  16. Kathleen says

    Apr 01 at 12:33 am

    That is so neat and easy too! I am going to see if each of the boys want to make one for their room.
    Reply
  17. Pam says

    Apr 01 at 12:33 am

    Ok, that is just too cute! That reverse look is awesome. I would have never thought to do this!
    Reply
  18. valmg says

    Apr 01 at 2:32 am

    My husband was a painter for years. I never thought of using the painter's tape for anything other then boring old painting.
    Reply
  19. Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says

    Apr 01 at 2:32 am

    That's very creative! Love the idea to use the tape and different colors!
    Reply
  20. musingsonmotherhoodmidlife says

    Apr 01 at 6:47 am

    That is beautiful and what a great (and looks like easy) idea to do for fun and for decorating a child's room.
    Reply
  21. Candy says

    Apr 01 at 6:47 am

    What a fabulous idea! I love being able to let the kids loose on crafts like this.
    Reply
  22. Aimee Smith says

    Apr 01 at 6:47 am

    So cute! I want to do these for my kids room, it is a great way to incorporate their creativity!
    Reply
  23. Felicia Carter says

    Apr 01 at 6:47 am

    What a cute and fun idea. I'll have to give this a try with the boys.
    Reply
  24. Krystal Butherus says

    Apr 01 at 1:31 pm

    I need to try this with my son! Not only would he enjoy it, but it would make for nice decor in his room. :) Awesome idea!
    Reply
  25. Angie Barrett says

    Apr 01 at 5:15 pm

    I love this! It's so colorful and I love that it can be personalized.
    Reply
  26. Angie Barrett says

    Apr 01 at 5:15 pm

    That is such a cute personalized craft! I love it!
    Reply
  27. Teresa Moody says

    Apr 01 at 5:15 pm

    I love this idea for art project. Im adding it today.
    Reply
  28. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    Apr 01 at 5:15 pm

    I wish I had time to do fun crafts with my kids. Hopefully soon!!
    Reply
  29. Amanda says

    Apr 01 at 5:15 pm

    What a great idea! This will be a great activity to do with the kiddos!
    Reply
  30. Nana says

    Apr 01 at 5:15 pm

    What a fun and creative kids art project! I already have all the supplies needed at my house...we will definitely try it out as our next rainy day project! It looks GREAT! Thanks for sharing :-)
    -Janel C. http://www.amomstake.com
    Reply
  31. Mandy Carter says

    Apr 01 at 7:33 pm

    I want to try this with my son! Such a super cute idea
    Reply
  32. Amber K says

    Apr 01 at 7:33 pm

    I love hands on activities for kids. This is so simple yet incredibly fun!
    Reply
  33. Jinxy and Me says

    Apr 01 at 7:33 pm

    That is so cute! I love how bright and colorful it turned out.
    Reply
  34. mail4rosey says

    Apr 01 at 7:33 pm

    What a great way to get the kids involved with something you know they're going to love. I think this is cool.
    Reply
  35. Shell says

    Apr 01 at 9:09 pm

    That turned out so cute! What an easy kids craft!
    Reply
  36. Toni Patton says

    Apr 01 at 9:09 pm

    What a super cute craft. I need to show my daughter this, she would have a blast doing it.
    Reply
  37. Maddi'sMommy says

    Apr 01 at 9:25 pm

    This is so much easier than trying to get them to stay in the lines. I love this idea!
    Reply
  38. Katie Vick says

    Apr 02 at 1:21 am

    What a great idea and a beautiful craft! I'm always looking for new ideas for crafts to do with my kids!
    Reply
  39. Desiree M. says

    Apr 02 at 3:01 am

    What a beautiful craft! I totally want to do this with my 2 year old and my 9 year old. I love how easy it looks to be!
    Reply
  40. Cheap Is The *New* Classy says

    Apr 02 at 11:29 am

    What a cute craft! I really love how colorful it turned out.
    Reply
  41. Shantelle Stately says

    Apr 02 at 11:29 am

    My daughters would love this! Such a creative idea yet so simple and easy to do. We will definitely be giving this a try soon.
    Reply
  42. Rachee says

    Apr 02 at 11:29 am

    What a neat idea! I think my teen would even dig this craft.
    Reply
  43. Christina Shirley says

    Apr 02 at 11:29 am

    We're doing this next week with my soon-to-be 3 year old! Already on the calendar! I love things like this.
    Reply
  44. Brandy says

    Apr 02 at 4:46 pm

    Now this is something my three kids would all have fun doing. I, on the other hand, have not bought a new dining room table for their love of painting has ruined the hand me down dining room table. No matter how I try to protect it. I will have to give this a shot, would be fun making signs for their bedrooms!
    Reply
  45. Tricia Goodmama says

    Aug 30 at 6:28 pm

    Smart idea! It looks so great. I don't know why I never thought to use painters tape. We now have a bunch from painting our house.
    Reply
  46. M Clark says

    Sep 07 at 1:51 am

    I have never used painters tape in any craft projects, but after reading this post I'd love to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this craft post.
    Reply
  47. lil_lady_dz says

    Oct 22 at 3:36 am

    This is a awesome craft! Very colorful, would love this for my kids rooms.
    Reply

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