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Creative Art Using Magic Puffy Pens

3 seashells decorated with lines and dots, three black rocks decorated with dots to form a rainbow and flower and a sketchpad with dot decoration that all are using OOLY Magic puffy pens, three puffy pens pink blue and orange are in frame.

Craft blog by: OOLY

Ready to turn your creativity into a magical 3D masterpiece? With OOLY Magic Puffy Pens, you can draw, dry, heat, and voilà—watch your art puff up into a sensational textured design! These pens come in 6 vibrant neon colors and deliver a mesmerizing puffy effect that’s perfect for fun crafts for kids or any age. From decorating seashells and designing dazzling mandalas to crafting colorful rock art, these easy and exciting projects will spark joy and inspire creativity. Get ready to explore these easy DIY projects that turn everyday crafting into a vibrant, puffy masterpiece—perfect for screen-free fun the whole family can enjoy!

Magic Puffy Pen: Rock Rainbow

The completed rainbow design with vibrant, puffy paint dots on the rock, displayed alongside Magic Puffy Pens.

Time Duration: 20 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

OOLY Products Needed:

Other Items Needed:

  • Rocks
  • Hair Dryer

Directions:

Step 1: Select smooth, flat rocks that provide the best surface for drawing and painting. Rinse the rock under warm water with mild soap to remove dirt and debris then pat it dry with a towel and let it air dry completely to ensure the paint adheres properly.

A hand using a yellow Magic Puffy Pen to draw small dots in a half-circle shape on the rock. Step 2.A rock covered with multiple colorful dots in neon yellow, purple, and blue, forming a rainbow pattern. Step 2.
Step 2: Using your OOLY Magic Puffy Pens, squeeze small dots onto your rock to create the base of your rainbow. Start with a half-circle shape and one color at a time. Keep adding dots in alternating colors, working your way outwards from the base. You can also add colorful patterns, flowers, or abstract shapes. 

A hairdryer aimed at the rock, with puffy paint dots starting to rise and create texture. Step 4.
Step 3: Use a hairdryer to apply heat to the puffy paint (adult supervision required) to make the ink puff up like popcorn! Draw, dry, heat, and voilà!. Watch as the dots magically puff up and turn into a textured, 3-dimensional rainbow!
TIPS: First, shake OOLY Magic Puffy Pens to mix the paint. Squeeze the pen as you draw to get good ink flow. While the ink dries, let the hair dryer run for 2 minutes on high heat, so it gets hot enough. Then hold it about a half of an inch away from the paint for it to puff up!

The completed rainbow design with vibrant, puffy paint dots on the rock, displayed alongside Magic Puffy Pens. Step 5.
Step 4:  Let your painted rocks cool down, then display them as garden decorations, paperweights, or thoughtful gifts to share with loved ones.


Magic Puffy Pen: Seashells

A group of finished seashells featuring vibrant puffy paint designs, including polka dots and stripes, displayed alongside Magic Puffy Pens.

Time Duration: 20 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

OOLY Products Needed:

Other Items Needed:

  • Seashells
  • Hair Dryer

Directions:

A set of Magic Puffy Pens in neon colors next to a white seashell, ready to decorate. Step 1.
Step 1: Collect clean, unbroken seashells from the beach (where allowed) or purchase them from a craft store. Rinse the shells under warm water with mild soap to remove sand, dirt, or residue. Pat the shells dry with a towel, and allow them to air dry completely before starting your design.
A hand using a pink Magic Puffy Pen to add polka dots to a white seashell. Step 2.
A white seashell covered with pink and blue polka dots created using Magic Puffy Pens. Step 3.
Step 2: Use your OOLY Magic Puffy Pens to draw dots, stripes, waves, or other designs on the seashells. Let your creativity flow!

Multiple decorated seashells with colorful, textured dots and patterns created using Magic Puffy Pens. Step 3.

Step 3: Create as many unique seashell designs as you’d like! Let the shape of each shell inspire your creativity, making every piece truly one-of-a-kind and extra special.

A group of finished seashells featuring vibrant puffy paint designs, including polka dots and stripes, displayed alongside Magic Puffy Pens. Step 4.
Step 4:  Use a hairdryer to apply heat to the paint (adult supervision required) to make the ink puff up like popcorn! Draw, dry, heat, and voilà! Enjoy magical art like you've never experienced before, as the OOLY Magic Puffy Pens neon ink puffs into mesmerizing 3-dimensional art. Let the shells cool down before displaying them.
TIPS: First, shake OOLY Magic Puffy Pens to mix the paint. Squeeze the pen as you draw to get good ink flow. While the ink dries, let the hair dryer run for 2 minutes on high heat, so it gets hot enough. Then hold it about a half of an inch away from the paint for it to puff up!


Magic Puffy Pen: Mandala-Inspired Design

A vibrant mandala design with puffed-up yellow, blue, and purple dots, showcasing a textured 3D effect.

Time Duration: 20 minutes

Skill Level: Beginner

OOLY Products Needed:

Other Items Needed:

  • Hair Dryer

Directions:

A hand using a yellow Magic Puffy Pen to add dots around a blue center dot, beginning a mandala design. Step 1.
Step 1: Using your OOLY White DIY Cover Sketchbook and OOLY Magic Puffy Pens, begin your design by placing a colorful dot in the center of your page. Use this central dot as your starting point and begin building  outward adding additional dots in a circular pattern. As you continue, you’ll see your mandala take shape.

A partially completed mandala with yellow, purple, and blue dots arranged in a circular pattern on white paper. Step 2.
Step 2: Continue by adding dots in various colors and sizes, radiating outward from the center. Experiment with unique patterns and keep building layers until you are happy with the overall look. 

A vibrant mandala design with puffed-up yellow, blue, and purple dots, showcasing a textured 3D effect. Step 3.

Step 3: Then, add heat using a hair dryer (adult supervision required) to make the ink puff up like popcorn! Watch your mandala dots magically puff up and create a mesmerizing 3D effect. Let the design cool down before showing it off to friends and family!
TIPS: First, shake OOLY Magic Puffy Pens to mix the paint. Squeeze the pen as you draw to get good ink flow. While the ink dries, let the hair dryer run for 2 minutes on high heat, so it gets hot enough. Then hold it about a half of an inch away from the paint for it to puff up!

With these three fun and simple crafts, OOLY Magic Puffy Pens bring a whole new dimension to creativity! Whether you're decorating seashells, crafting vibrant mandalas, or transforming rocks into colorful treasures, the puffy, textured designs are sure to impress. Perfect for kids or crafters of any age, these projects offer screen-free fun and endless opportunities for self-expression. Grab your Magic Puffy Pens and let your imagination come to life—one puffed-up masterpiece at a time!


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2020 Magic Puffy Pen Craft Ideas

I’ve always been a fan of art on unique canvases. I adore painting rocks, doodling on coffee cups, and drawing on leaves. Why just play on paper when you can explore a variety of surfaces? I especially love when I discover art supplies, like Magic Puffy Pens, that let me explore new surfaces.

How to use Magic Puffy Pens:

  • Give your pen a little shake and squeeze it to get the ink flowing.
  • For a more defined picture, use thinner outlines and less ink.
  • Let the ink dry for approximately 5-10 so it won’t run when you heat it. (Please note: the ink might still be tacky)
  • Once your drawing is complete, use a high-heat hair dryer close to your design. Place the heat over the ink for about 20 seconds at first until you start to see it puff up. (Please note: the surface you are heating can get very hot. Wear oven mitts or something protective if you decide to pick up your artwork as you are heating it.)
  • Watch as your art changes from ink to puff in under a minute.

 

Fun ways to explore with Magic Puffy Pens:

1. Play with Cardboard

Cardboard is a wonderful surface for puffy pens...and it’s free! Play with different cardboard shapes and designs. You can even layer your cardboard to create more dimension.

2. Doodle on Rocks

Using puffy pens on rocks is very fun! Keep your design simple, and when it comes to heating your rock, be sure to use something protective for your hands, such as an oven mitt, as your rock will heat quickly.

3. Decorate Wood

Search the wood section of your local craft store for wood cut-outs to decorate. I had lots of fun turning a simple wooden horse into a colorful piece of art. Puffy Pens would also work great to decorate wooden frames for a special gift.

4. Design Craft Letters

Craft letters are a great way to decorate a wall in a child’s room or playroom. Make your craft letter even better by adding a three-dimensional effect with magic puffy pens.

5. Add Dimension to Coloring Pages

Turn your coloring page into a mixed-media masterpiece by adding dimensional elements with your Puffy Pens.

While I’ve given you a lot of unique surfaces to use puffy pens on, it’s certainly just as fun to use your pens on regular paper. It’s magic no matter how you use them.

If you’re on Instagram we’d love to see what you create.

Tag your post #OOLYCreateYourHappy and be sure to follow along with OOLY to stay up-to-date on more fun art supplies, DIYs, and creative ideas.

-Craft Blog by Sam Sarles (@colormadehappy)


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