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Giveaway- Airbrainz airbrush kit and how to airbrush solar light covers

July 26, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

First up I have a super-fun giveaway to tell you about and then scroll down to see the fun airbrushed solar light sign I made using the Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit and their acrylic paint.

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Leave a comment in today’s post by August 4th, 2016 and you are in the running for Testors AirBrainz Airbrush Kit that paint set, the airbrush, stencils and canned air.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

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Now onto the fun solar light sign tutorial.

Rainbow painted solar lights plastic cups
These lights look festive and pretty during the day as they are charging.
And at night they light up and look so pretty!
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I had so much fun painting these cups and playing with colors.
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In addition to the Airbrush kit Testors also makes a great Mini Powairpod AirBrainz Air Compressor which I opted to use for this project.
Also needed are recycled plastic cups that fit over solar lights. I got mine at the 99 cents store but I bet recycled plastic cups or containers would work great too. All that you need do is make sure the bottom of the container is clear so the solar panel is still exposed to sun light.
How to rainbow airbrush solar lights
For the base I used a scrap of wood. I measured the strip of wood to equally space out the solar lights.
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I wanted to do a test cup or two so I covered glasses in white paper to protect them and keep the cups in place. This also made it easy to spin the cups while painting them.
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This was so easy and fun!! I started with the pink along the bottom (top) edge of the plastic cup.
I simply sprayed the paint around each cup. I did do two light rounds so the paint wouldn’t run.
How to airbrush solar lights
Then I did a stripe of orange and then yellow.
Recycled plastic cup rainbow airbrush solar lights
I brought the strip of lights into my garage to see how they looked. So colorful!
Summer airbrushed rainbow solar lights
 I wanted to add one more element to my rainbow solar lights a word. SUMMER felt like the appropriate word for these festive lights. I simply used my Sizzix die cutter with a bit of black paper to cut the letters. I used temporary glue dots to attach them to the cups. I plan on switching out my letters to other words as my mood and the seasons change.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Carla Hundley says

    July 26, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    How cute and a
    fun idea! Would
    love the airbrush
    kit to use.
    Carla from Utah

  2. jennieandtim says

    July 26, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    This airbrush kit looks like it would be a lot of fun!

  3. gypsyanna says

    July 26, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    This would be a wonderful prize to win. Airbrushing is something I’ve always wanted to learn.

  4. Erin Ellis says

    July 26, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    How awesome! I could do so many cool things with this kit! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin
    ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com

  5. Tara D. says

    July 27, 2016 at 12:28 am

    What an awesome project! I have been interested in learning more about airbrushing ever since I had make-up applied with one for a play I was in. I can imagine all kinds of things to do with this great giveaway.

  6. Jennifer Johnston says

    July 27, 2016 at 1:10 am

    This looks like it would be fun to learn and use! Lots of creativity.

  7. shari harniss says

    July 27, 2016 at 7:41 am

    How cool would this be to play with?!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  8. Kelly Hall says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    this looks like just what I need for a new addition to my crafting supplies. I can think of tons of great projects this air brushing kit would be GREAT for , I hope I Win.

  9. Victoria Canman says

    July 27, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Looks like fun. I’ve always wanted to try it

  10. jenny stratton says

    July 28, 2016 at 12:46 am

    I would love to learn to airbrush it looks like such fun.

  11. Dana Charlton says

    July 29, 2016 at 2:56 am

    That looks so cool! Would love to win so I can do something like that. Good luck everyone.

  12. spierssusan says

    July 30, 2016 at 7:23 am

    i love your solar lights, great idea! So many other apps too-great giveaway!

  13. Chris says

    July 30, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    This looks like fun. You have my brain thinking now of all kinds of things.

  14. luluvision says

    July 31, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Super cool! What a great project! The airbrush kit would be great in my arsenal of creative tools! Thanks for the chance!

  15. Carmen N says

    July 31, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    What a fun project! I would love to try thi

  16. Cindy Dahlgren says

    August 5, 2016 at 10:29 am

    This is an excellent product! I would love to have a chance to do this with my husband. Jadahlgr at Yahoo dot Com

  17. cdahlgren2013 says

    August 15, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    Thanks so much for picking my number! We’re going to have a great time with this!

  18. Barbara Sullivan says

    August 31, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    This look’s real simple I think lol,be fun try Thank’s..

  19. Christi says

    March 1, 2018 at 1:45 am

    I would give this to a friend who would love to have this one.

  20. D. Dewey says

    April 8, 2018 at 8:00 am

    what a nifty machine!

  21. Rose Scott says

    May 3, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    What a fun giveaway. Oh so many uses for this fun machine.

Have you read?

Teaching Kids About Recycling: Fun Activities to Build Eco-Friendly Habits

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Getting kids involved in recycling can be more than just tossing paper into a blue bin. When taught creatively, recycling becomes an exciting way for children to understand their impact on the world around them. At a young age, kids are naturally curious and ready to absorb big ideas—like caring for the planet and reducing waste. That’s why introducing recycling through fun, hands-on activities is one of the best ways to spark their interest and create habits that can last a lifetime.

Recycling helps kids understand the concept of waste and how it affects our environment. It opens up conversations about where our trash goes, how long it sticks around, and what we can do to make better choices. For example, did you know that a single aluminum can takes up to 200 years to break down in a landfill? Or that one recycled tin can saves enough energy to power a television for three hours? These are the types of facts that grab kids’ attention and help them see how small actions can make a big difference.

One easy way to start teaching recycling at home is by setting up a sorting station. Label boxes or bins for different materials like paper, plastic, glass, and metal. If your child is still learning to read, add pictures to make it easier to identify which item goes where. Turn it into a game by letting them find recyclable items throughout the house and place them in the correct bins. They’ll love feeling like a “recycling superhero” as they sort and organize.

Another great activity is a recycled craft zone. Save clean household items like cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls, egg cartons, and bottle caps. Set up a table where kids can turn these materials into creative art projects. They can build robots, design musical instruments, or craft puppets. It’s a great way to teach that old materials can be reused in imaginative ways instead of being thrown away. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and keeps kids busy for hours.

For a more active approach, take your kids on a recycling relay. Use bins set up in your backyard or living room and give them various clean recyclables to race and sort correctly. Add a timer or play music to keep the energy high. This is not only fun and physical but also reinforces their sorting knowledge.

If you’re heading outdoors, turn a simple walk into a litter hunt. Bring gloves and a small bag and encourage your child to collect trash they see in the neighborhood or park. This gives them a clear visual of how waste impacts local spaces and teaches respect for the environment. Afterward, you can talk about what you found—how long it takes certain items to decompose and which ones could’ve been recycled instead. Kids are often shocked to learn that plastic bottles can take 450 years to break down and that glass never really decomposes—it just breaks into smaller pieces.

Books and stories also go a long way in helping children connect with recycling on a deeper level. Choose titles that focus on environmental themes or tell stories of kids making a difference. After reading, extend the lesson with a craft that ties into the book’s message. For example, after reading a story about ocean pollution, make a fish out of plastic bags or wrappers to start a conversation about plastic waste in the sea.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even make your own recycled paper at home. All it takes is some old scrap paper, water, a blender, and a little patience. Making paper from paper helps children visually understand the recycling process in a hands-on way. It’s messy, it’s fun, and it’s something they’ll remember.

Want something more artistic? Let your child design a recycling awareness poster. Grab some markers, paper, and stickers, and let them create signs encouraging recycling at home or at school. Hang the poster near your household bins so they can proudly point out their message every time someone tosses in a can or bottle.

Music is another great learning tool. Create a fun recycling song or chant that your kids can sing while helping out. Make it catchy, repeat the key points, and let them get silly with dance moves or instruments made from recyclables. For younger children, music helps messages stick in a way that’s natural and joyful.

If your city has one, a visit to a local recycling center can be a powerful eye-opener. Many facilities offer tours where kids can see how trucks unload recyclables, how items are sorted and processed, and what happens next. It takes recycling from an abstract idea to a real, impressive process they’ll talk about for days.

To keep the momentum going, model sustainable habits yourself. Let your child see you choosing reusable containers over disposable ones, composting food scraps, or picking products with minimal packaging. Explain your choices as you make them, and let your child help in the process whenever possible. Kids love feeling responsible and included.

And finally, celebrate small wins. Whether your child remembered to recycle their juice box or used a scrap of fabric for their craft instead of reaching for something new, praise their efforts. These moments build confidence and reinforce the message that every eco-friendly decision counts.

Raising environmentally aware children doesn’t require perfection—it just takes consistency, curiosity, and creativity. By making recycling a natural part of daily life through play, crafts, books, and shared responsibility, you’re helping your child build a deep, lifelong appreciation for the planet. And that’s one of the greatest gifts we can give both them and the Earth.

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