65+ Stunning Masking Tape Activities for Kids

Masking Tape Art

This activity encourages creativity while also teaching children about shapes and colors. Kids will enjoy creating their own artwork by using masking tape to block out sections of paper before painting.

Materials: Masking tape, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, watercolor paper.

Steps:

1. Give your child a piece of watercolor paper.
2. Let them create designs by sticking pieces of masking tape in different patterns—lines, zigzags, or even shapes like squares or triangles.
3. Once the tape is placed, encourage your child to paint over the entire surface with watercolors.
4. Let the paint dry, then gently peel off the masking tape to reveal the design.

Tape Resist Nature Prints

This activity helps kids observe nature and create beautiful prints using tape as a resist.

Materials: Masking tape, leaves, flowers, white paper, crayons, or oil pastels.

Steps:

1. Have your child collect leaves or flowers from outside.
2. On a piece of white paper, stick the leaves or flowers down with masking tape.
3. Let them color over the entire paper with crayons or oil pastels.
4. Once the paper is fully colored, peel off the leaves or flowers to reveal the print underneath.

Colorful Tape Shapes

A simple way for kids to explore geometric shapes and colors using masking tape.

Materials: Masking tape, colored markers or crayons, white paper.

Steps:

1. Provide your child with a sheet of paper.
2. Let them use masking tape to create different shapes on the paper (triangles, squares, rectangles, etc.).
3. Once the shapes are taped, encourage them to color inside the shapes with markers or crayons.
4. Remove the tape to reveal clean, sharp shapes.

Tape Resist Mosaic

This project is all about creating a mosaic look by using masking tape to divide sections on a paper.

Materials: Masking tape, small pieces of colored paper, glue, scissors.

Steps:

1. Have your child stick strips of masking tape in different directions on a sheet of paper.
2. They should then glue small colored paper pieces into each section formed by the tape.
3. Once all sections are filled with paper pieces, peel off the tape to reveal a mosaic effect.

Tape Balloon Prints

This activity blends art and physics, using balloons as the printing tool.

Materials: Masking tape, balloons, paint, construction paper.

Steps:

1. Inflate a balloon and cover it with masking tape to create patterns.
2. Dip the balloon into paint and then press it onto construction paper.
3. Peel the balloon off to reveal the print.
4. Let your child experiment with different colors and patterns.

Tape Stained Glass Windows

This project helps kids practice fine motor skills and results in a colorful “stained glass” effect.

Materials: Masking tape, colored tissue paper, scissors, clear contact paper.

Steps:

1. Cut a piece of clear contact paper to the size of your window.
2. Have your child stick pieces of masking tape in a window-pane shape on the contact paper.
3. Let them cut or tear colored tissue paper and place it inside the taped-off sections.
4. Once completed, hang the finished piece on a window and enjoy the colorful light coming through.

Masking Tape Roads

Perfect for young children who love playing with cars and trucks.

Materials: Masking tape, toy cars, large flat surface (floor or table).

Steps:

1. Use masking tape to create a road design on a flat surface.
2. Encourage your child to drive their toy cars along the taped roads.
3. Add additional features like intersections, stop signs, or roundabouts by arranging the tape in different patterns.

Tape Resist Collage

Create an interactive collage by combining masking tape and scrap materials like magazines or fabric.

Materials: Masking tape, glue, fabric scraps, magazine clippings, construction paper.

Steps:

1. Stick strips of masking tape onto a piece of construction paper in any pattern.
2. Let your child add fabric scraps or magazine clippings to fill in the empty spaces between the tape.
3. Once the collage is complete, peel off the tape to reveal the design underneath.

Tape Resist Rainbow

A fun way to create a colorful rainbow while practicing hand-eye coordination.

Materials: Masking tape, crayons or colored markers, white paper.

Steps:

1. Stick masking tape in the shape of an arch on a piece of white paper.
2. Let your child color in the rainbow using different colored crayons or markers.
3. After coloring, peel off the tape to reveal the clean, crisp lines of the rainbow.

Masking Tape Sculptures

Create 3D sculptures by layering masking tape.

Materials: Masking tape, scissors, empty paper towel rolls, cardboard.

Steps:

1. Cut cardboard into different shapes (e.g., circles, squares).
2. Use masking tape to attach the cardboard shapes together, forming a structure.
3. Encourage your child to add layers of tape to make the sculpture sturdy.
4. Let them get creative with different designs, like towers or animals.

DIY Tape Stencils

Teach your child how to make their own stencils using masking tape.

Materials: Masking tape, scissors, paper, colored markers or paint.

Steps:

1. Use masking tape to create shapes or letters on a piece of paper.
2. Allow your child to color in the area around the tape with markers or paint.
3. After drying, peel off the tape to reveal the stencil design underneath.

Tape Resistance Prints

Make fun prints using tape and different colored paints.

Materials: Masking tape, paints, large paper.

Steps:

1. Stick strips of masking tape in a pattern on a large sheet of paper.
2. Let your child paint over the entire paper.
3. Once the paint dries, peel off the tape to reveal the design.

Tape Puzzles

Create your own puzzles with masking tape.

Materials: Masking tape, scissors, cardboard or thick paper.

Steps:

1. Stick masking tape to a piece of cardboard or thick paper to form a design or image.
2. Carefully cut the design into puzzle pieces.
3. Mix up the pieces and let your child reassemble the puzzle.

Color Block Wall Art

A simple yet striking way to play with color blocking.

Materials: Masking tape, paint, large canvas or poster board.

Steps:

1. Stick strips of masking tape in a grid or geometric pattern on the canvas.
2. Let your child paint each section with a different color.
3. Once the paint is dry, peel off the tape to reveal clean, sharp lines.

Taped Spider Web

A spooky activity perfect for Halloween or learning about symmetry.

Materials: Masking tape, black paper, scissors.

Steps:

1. Stick masking tape on black paper to create a spider web design.
2. Once the web shape is formed, cut some small pieces of tape and attach them to the web’s lines for added detail.
3. You can place a toy spider or other decorations in the center for added fun.

Animal Tracks

Teach kids about animals while they create animal tracks with tape.

Materials: Masking tape, toy animals, sandpaper or textured paper.

Steps:

1. Lay down a piece of sandpaper or textured paper.
2. Press the feet of toy animals into masking tape.
3. Help your child walk the animals across the textured paper to leave animal tracks behind.

Tape Shaped Cards

A fun activity that combines crafting with a gift-giving idea.

Materials: Masking tape, blank cards, colored markers or paints.

Steps:

1. Stick strips of masking tape in different shapes on a blank card.
2. Let your child color in the empty spaces using markers or paints.
3. Once dry, peel off the tape to reveal the clean, sharp shapes.

Masking Tape Signs

Kids can make their own personalized signs for rooms or events.

Materials: Masking tape, paper, colored markers or paints.

Steps:

1. Encourage your child to create a sign using masking tape to outline letters or designs.
2. Let them color in the letters and designs with markers or paint.
3. Peel off the tape once the paint dries to reveal neat, professional-looking signs.

Sticky Picture Frame

Create a simple picture frame with masking tape.

Materials: Masking tape, cardboard, scissors, glue, photo.

Steps:

1. Cut a piece of cardboard to the size of a picture.
2. Use masking tape to create a frame around the edges.
3. Glue a photo to the center of the cardboard and display your creation.

Tape and Yarn Bracelets

A fun and creative way to make jewelry.

Materials: Masking tape, yarn, scissors, glue.

Steps:

1. Wrap a piece of masking tape around your child’s wrist, sticky side out.
2. Let them press yarn pieces onto the tape in patterns.
3. Once complete, remove the bracelet and glue the ends of the yarn.

Taped Flower Design

A relaxing way to create flower designs using masking tape.

Materials: Masking tape, scissors, colored markers or crayons.

Steps:

1. Cut masking tape into strips and arrange them to form a flower on paper.
2. Let your child color in the flower petals with markers or crayons.
3. Peel off the tape once they finish coloring to reveal the flower.

Taped Fish Shapes

Create fish designs for ocean-themed crafts.

Materials: Masking tape, scissors, colored markers or crayons.

Steps:

1. Cut out fish shapes from masking tape and stick them on a piece of paper.
2. Encourage your child to color around the fish using markers or crayons.
3. Once the fish shapes are complete, peel off the tape to reveal the designs.

Tape and Button Collage

Make a unique collage with masking tape and buttons.

Materials: Masking tape, buttons, glue, paper.

Steps:

1. Stick strips of masking tape on paper in different directions.
2. Let your child glue buttons inside the sections created by the tape.
3. Peel off the tape to reveal a button collage.

Taped Starry Sky

A creative way to design a starry sky scene.

Materials: Masking tape, black construction paper, silver or gold paint.

Steps:

1. Use masking tape to create constellations or random star patterns on black paper.
2. Let your child paint the entire sheet with silver or gold paint.
3. After the paint dries, remove the tape to reveal the stars.

Taped Animal Silhouettes

Create animal shapes with masking tape for a fun silhouette art project.

Materials: Masking tape, colored paint or markers, paper.

Steps:

1. Use masking tape to create animal shapes (like a cat, dog, or elephant) on a piece of paper.
2. Have your child color the area around the tape using paints or markers.
3. After drying, peel off the tape to reveal the animal silhouettes.

Masking Tape Banner

Create a colorful banner for a special event.

Materials: Masking tape, colored paper, string, glue.

Steps:

1. Cut colored paper into banner shapes (triangles, rectangles, etc.).
2. Use masking tape to attach the shapes to a string.
3. Once the shapes are arranged, hang the banner for decoration.

Taped Finger Puppets

Create fun finger puppets with masking tape for a puppet show.

Materials: Masking tape, scissors, markers, felt or fabric.

Steps:

1. Use masking tape to form a tube shape to fit over your child’s finger.
2. Decorate the tube with markers and felt to create puppet faces.
3. Let your child put on a puppet show with their creations.

Taped Letter Tracing

A great activity for practicing writing skills.

Materials: Masking tape, white paper, colored markers.

Steps:

1. Use masking tape to form letters or numbers on a piece of white paper.
2. Encourage your child to trace the shapes with markers.
3. Peel off the tape to reveal neat, clean letters.

Taped Watercolor Resist Art

Combine watercolor and tape for a vibrant artwork.

Materials: Masking tape, watercolor paints, brushes, watercolor paper.

Steps:

1. Stick masking tape onto watercolor paper in any pattern.
2. Let your child paint over the entire page with watercolor paints.
3. After the paint dries, peel off the tape to reveal the resist pattern.