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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

life on pluto: watercolor galaxy

Your kids' creativity can be endless with this easy galaxy craft from Camp Creativity.
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Print Project

Step 1
Tear out one sheet of mixed media paper.  
Step 2
Use your imagination to draw the galaxy and the planets that are within it using crayons.

Ideas: shooting stars, specks of color, planet rings, etc. 
Step 3
Dip paintbrush in water and begin painting directly over the crayon drawings on the paper. Use a mixture of colors and black to create the look of outer space. 
Step 4
Use a paper towel to dab the picture and remove water and paint from on top of the crayon colorings.
Step 5
Let dry and mount to piece of cardstock (or cardboard) if desired
Step 6
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Elmer's® Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick

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    $2.99
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    Crayola® Boxed Crayons, 64ct.

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    $4.99
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    Crayola® Watercolors Pan Set, 16ct.

    Item # 10620708 
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    $5.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Foam Brush by Craft Smart®

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    $0.59
    ea.
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 1 in
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 1 in
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    • Color: Black
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You’ll Also Need
  • Cup of Water
  • Paper Towel
  • Creatology™ Mixed Media Paper Pad (sku 10268697)
Instructions
Step 1
Tear out one sheet of mixed media paper.  
Step 2
Use your imagination to draw the galaxy and the planets that are within it using crayons.

Ideas: shooting stars, specks of color, planet rings, etc. 
Step 3
Dip paintbrush in water and begin painting directly over the crayon drawings on the paper. Use a mixture of colors and black to create the look of outer space. 
Step 4
Use a paper towel to dab the picture and remove water and paint from on top of the crayon colorings.
Step 5
Let dry and mount to piece of cardstock (or cardboard) if desired
Step 6
Share your project photos with #MadeWithMichaels
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