The kids will love making this Thing 1 and Thing 2 Bubble Art. It's a fun art activity that is great for fine motor skills and also for Dr. Seuss fans! Creating a fun art painting such as this makes for the perfect art to hang up on the fridge! Perfect for creative play at home!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Mess-Free Fun: Bubble painting is a fun, interactive way to create colorful art without the mess of traditional paintbrushes.
- Perfect for Storytime: Pair the craft with a reading of The Cat in the Hat to make the experience even more engaging.
- Unique Every Time: Each bubble print turns out one-of-a-kind, making every piece of art special!
Tips for Making This Thing 1 and Thing 2 Craft
Make certain to put down some sort of sheet or blanket when making this simple bubble art activity. It's going to be a bit messy and the more that you can have underneath for the kids, the better. You can also choose to create this outside so that the mess stays there.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Cardstock
- Chalk Markers - totally optional but fun for making fine details
- Blue and Red Paint
- Paint Brush
- Bubble Wrap
🖌️ How To Make This Thing 1 and Thing 2 Bubble Art
- Step 1: Start by downloading the Thing 1 and Thing 2 Template. Make certain to lay out something to keep the mess contained. Put the bubble wrap with the painted side down onto a piece of cardstock. Gently press, but not too hard or it will smear. Lift up and let the paint dry. (Don't rush this as it needs to dry completely) Repeat this entire process but with the blue paint.
- Step 2: Open up the template and print the shirts on the red painted paper and the hair on the blue paper. Once that is done, print the faces on white paper.
- Step 3: Cut out the pieces and assemble them by gluing them onto colored paper. (You might need two pieces of cardstock because this activity is big!)
💡 Pro Tip: After the piece has set, lightly mist it with a clear fixative from about a foot away to lock in delicate bubble outlines and preserve vibrant color contrasts.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Bubble Placement: Arrange bubbles in staggered clusters across the paper to prevent overlap and allow each ring to remain distinct as it dries.
- Color Layering: Dip different wands sequentially in varying pigment mixes, blowing first with lighter tones then overlaying darker hues for richer, multi-dimensional rings.
- Paper Positioning: Hold your sheet at a slight angle so excess bubble liquid runs toward the edge, avoiding pooled spots that distort ring shapes when they settle.
- Ring Consistency: Use uniform wand sizes or cut paper straws evenly to produce similar-diameter bubbles, ensuring the final artwork reads cohesively rather than unevenly.
- Drying Order: Let the topmost bubbles dry partially before adding new ones below, which maintains clear boundaries between layers and prevents color bleeding.
- Edge Containment: Work inward from the paper’s perimeter so stray bubbles land on the edge first—this traps errant rings and keeps the central design neat.
💭 FAQs
Increase dish soap to water ratio slightly. A richer mix holds bubbles longer and bursts into larger, more defined circles on the paper.
Start with lighter hues first, let them dry partially, then add darker mixes. This prevents muddied overlaps and keeps each bubble ring crisp and visible.
Gently blot the back of freshly bubbled sheets with a clean cloth. This helps to draw out excess moisture before sagging or tearing occurs.
Yes—decant unused mix into a sealed jar and refrigerate. It stays effective for up to a week if you stir gently before each new session.
Download Template
Download this free Printable Template For Thing 1 And Thing 2 Bubble Art Craft!
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Bubble Art
Equipment
- Something to cover the surface you're using
- Glue
- Scissors
Materials
- Cardstock
- Chalk Markers - totally optional but fun for making fine details
- Blue and Red Paint
- Paint Brush
- Bubble Wrap
Instructions
- Start by downloading the Thing 1 and Thing 2 Template.
- Make certain to lay out something to keep the mess contained.
- Cover the bubble wrap (with the bubbles up) with red paint, using a paintbrush.
- Put the bubble wrap with the painted side down onto a piece of cardstock. Gently press, but not too hard or it will smear.
- Lift up and let the paint dry. (Don't rush this as it needs to dry completely) Repeat this entire process but with the blue paint.
- Open up the template and print the shirts on the red painted paper and the hair on the blue paper. Once that is done, print the faces on white paper.
- Cut out the pieces and assemble them by gluing them onto colored paper. (You might need two pieces of cardstock because this activity is big!)
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