Create Fun Chalk Paint Art With Your Kids

Kids craft: Make your own sidewalk chalk paint

Craft Materials

Before starting this project, you’ll need the following materials:

Chalk, Water, Paint Brushes, Plastic Cups, Hammer

Summer is still here in full force and we are trying to enjoy every minute of it. I came across the idea for chalk painting recently and thought it was a great idea!

One of my favorite things to do is have the boys outside when we’re crafting. This project was perfect for that.

Getting Started

For this craft, all I needed was chalk and water!! Can’t beat that right? I’ve got us pretty stocked up on chalk with all the Summer sales.

I couldn’t wait to try this out for our next play date!!

Chalk!! Glorious Chalk!!

Step 1 – Break Your Chalk

I picked out 8 different colors and put each one in a ziplock bag. I layed it out on the patio and used the hammer to break it into a fine powder.

This part is great for stress relief!! ;-)

Step 2 – Create Your Chalk Paint

I poured the powder into plastic cups I had around the house and added water. When adding the water I really didn’t have specific technique. I just added water and stirred until I felt like it was the right consistency.

Quick Tip: You’ll want to make sure it’s thick, but not a paste.

Step 3 – Finishing Touches

I used a different brush for each cup, so the colors wouldn’t mix. Now you’re ready to have some fun. Each boy had a different section to paint their pictures on. But by the end, they were all over the place painting.