Prepare for your intergalactic adventure with this Painted Galaxy Tote Bag. Perfect for carrying books to school or gathering out of this world treasures, this tote will have your kids blasting off with creativity and learning a new easy-to-do painted technique in the process.
Dip a round sponge paint dotter lightly into pink acrylic paint. Apply the paint to a black tote bag by lightly dabbing the dotter in a few different areas on the bag. While the paint is still wet, go back over the painted areas and apply the paint in a swirling motion. This will help blend and fade the paint creating a cloudy effect.
With purple acrylic paint, continue the same swirling/ blending technique from step one, applying the paint randomly on the tote bag.
With light blue paint, continue the same swirling/ blending technique from step one, again, applying the paint randomly on the tote bag. Try layering the different paint colors for a more realistic galaxy effect.
Dip a stiff-bristled paintbrush in water and then in white acrylic paint. Use your finger to flick the paint onto the tote bag to create clusters of stars. Allow time for the paint to dry.
Squeeze a small amount of glitter glue randomly on the tote bag. While the glitter glue is still wet, use your finger to spread it out.
Use white school glue to adhere clear jewels onto the bag and allow time to dry. These sparkly jewel stars will help to bring depth to your project.
When the painting and gluing is all done, allow time for your tote bag to dry completely before using it. Blast off towards creativity!