I’ve done window clings in a few ways, but this is definitely the most easy to do with young toddlers! **This post may contain affiliate links. A small commission may be earned.**
There have been a few fun ways to create window clings circling Pinterest and Instagram, but as a mom of a three year old – this once was easy for her to actually do and get the desired shape. These ones are Halloween themed (check out the 13 Activities of Halloween for more activities), but you can do any shape you want.
What you need:
– Contact Paper
– Tissue Paper
– Construction Paper
- Cut out your outline of your shape with construction paper (I used black but you could do any color). If you want your window cling to be outlined on both sides (facing outside and facing inside) you’ll need to do this twice.
*If you don’t trust your artistic abilities – use Canva to find some outlines you can print out instead! - Cut out two pieces of contact paper the size of your outlined shape. Place your outline on the sticky side of the contact paper.
- Cut up various colored tissue paper into small squares (approx 1 inch).
- Let your toddler decorate their window cling by placing their tissue squares all over the sticky contact paper. This doesn’t need to be perfect, but try to have them keep the tissue paper flat to insure the best sticking to the window.
- Once your toddler is done filling all the space with tissue paper, place the second outline piece on top (this step is optional). Then cover the entire shape with another piece of contact paper.
- Cut around the outline. There should be no sticky parts, basically it should be like a laminated craft.
- Use a little water to let your toddler stick the cling to a clean window.
I love that these are so easy to make personalized for your toddler’s interest or the holiday season. I hope you love it as well. Check out more activities that are perfect for a rainy day here.
