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Toddler Tuesday: Contact Paper Art

by Angela Thayer 14 Comments

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Toddler Tuesday post, so it’s time to start that up again! Today’s activity is using contact paper to make art with your toddler. To set up, just place contact paper on the table and tape down the sides. Then give your toddler a variety of things to stick on the paper to make art. We used pompoms, googly eyes, buttons, beads, and cut up pieces of pipe cleaners.

Toddler Tuesday: Contact Paper Art

My toddler loved this! He spent a really long time on this activity and stayed really focused.

toddler art with contact paper

My preschooler also loved it. He decided to use beads to write his name. You probably can’t tell, but he was trying to make the letters of his name. He did this craft in his Iowa Hawkeye football uniform…which he had on from the moment he stepped out of bed this morning!  toddler art with contact paper

Toddler Tuesday: Contact Paper Art

We also got out some foam apples and he added googly eyes to it. I found a pack of 10 foam apples in the dollar bin at Target last weekend. I’m sure we’ll be using these apples this fall for some activities. They also had googly eyes, beads, pipe cleaners and more for just $1!  apples So the next time you need your toddler to stay busy for a while, get out some contact paper and have them make art! They will love it!

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  1. amanda says

    November 6, 2017 at 10:49 pm

    I tried to do this but found that things were not sticking to the paper. :(. i tried pom poms and pipe cleaners but when those wouldn’t work i stopped trying. thoughts? 🙁

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    • Angela Thayer says

      November 9, 2017 at 2:36 am

      Oh no! Try tissue paper pieces, sequins, feathers, anything lightweight.

      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    March 5, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    What kind of tape do you use to stick it to the table?

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    • Angela Thayer says

      March 5, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      I used blue painter tape and the other was green duct tape. It’s just what I had around the house. You can use anything…even Scotch tape. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Ana says

    January 11, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I would love to do this at my 3 year olds bday party. Any ideas on how to send this home with the kids or do you just toss them after?

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    • Angela Thayer says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:32 pm

      That would be so fun! Hmm the only thing I can think of is to put another piece of contact paper on top (facing down) so it kind of sandwiches everything together. Does that make sense? Good luck!

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  4. Esther Misha says

    December 3, 2013 at 2:01 am

    Hi, i kind of like this activity. May i ask does the kids use glue to stick on it or …? Pls advice …
    Would love to let my darling do this one day 🙂

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    • Angela Thayer says

      December 3, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      You use contact paper, which is sticky paper. You do not need glue. You can buy contact paper here: Clear Contact Paper
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Emma says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    This is a simple but fun project! And you can make a collage out of almost anything. Even nature things (leaves, sticks) would make a cool collage on contact paper. Thanks for sharing!
    Emma recently posted…Drawing on Tree BarkMy Profile

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  6. Kirstylee says

    August 1, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I have done activities like this with my kids before and they liked it, but didn’t love it. I absolutely love the way you have all the materials set out in glass bowls. The presentation is so pleasing to the eye, it probably makes it more exciting for your kids to create. I’ll definitely have to try this activity again with a more visually pleasing presentation like you have.
    Kirstylee recently posted…Walk on Pillows for Gross Motor DevelopmentMy Profile

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  7. Amy says

    July 30, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    I love this! Perfect idea for these cooler days — thanks Angela 🙂
    Amy recently posted…practical life skills: cutting fruit with knifeMy Profile

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    • Angela Thayer says

      July 30, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      Thanks, Amy! I think it would be perfect for these cooler days or any day you just want your toddler to stay busy for a bit! I’m sure you know how that is. 🙂

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