#CampDIY Day 48: Make a Meme Challenge w/ DIY star @Drawlingkitten
Create your own funny image meme with DIY star Drawlingkitten using drawings, captions, and simple editing, while practicing creativity and safe sharing.
About this activity
Create your own funny image meme with DIY star Drawlingkitten using drawings, captions, and simple editing, while practicing creativity and safe sharing.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Think of a funny idea or feeling you want your meme to show.
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Write one short sentence on scrap paper that explains your idea.
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Step 3
Lightly sketch Drawlingkitten on plain paper with your pencil.
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Step 4
Draw one simple background or a prop that matches your joke.
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Step 5
Trace your pencil lines with the black marker to make bold outlines.
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Step 6
Gently erase extra pencil marks once the marker ink is dry.
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Step 7
Color your drawing using your coloring materials.
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Step 8
Cut a small strip from scrap paper to use for your caption.
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Step 9
Write your meme caption on the strip in big clear letters.
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Step 10
Glue the caption strip onto your drawing where it looks best.
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Ask an adult for permission to take a photo of your meme to share online.
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With the adult's help take a clear photo of your finished meme.
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Open a simple photo editor and crop the photo to show only your artwork.
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Remove any personal details and have the adult review the photo for safety.
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Share your finished creation on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do I do the #CampDIY Day 48 Make a Meme Challenge with DIY star Drawlingkitten?
To do the #CampDIY Day 48 "Make a Meme" challenge with Drawlingkitten, start by brainstorming a funny idea or situation. Draw a character or scene on paper or a tablet, then photograph or scan your artwork. Use a simple editor or app to add a short caption in a clear font and adjust cropping. Test different captions for timing. Share the final image with family or in a private group, and follow safe-sharing rules like removing personal details.
What materials do I need for the #CampDIY Day 48 Make a Meme Challenge with Drawlingkitten?
Youll need drawing supplies (paper, pencils, markers, or a tablet and stylus), a camera or phone to photograph your art, or a scanner. Download a simple image editor or meme maker app (kid-friendly options like Canva or PicsArt). Optional: printer, stickers, scissors for mixed-media, and a ruler. Also have a parent-approved sharing method and a checklist to remove names or location details before posting online.
What ages is the Make a Meme Challenge suitable for?
This activity is great for kids aged about 6 to 12 who can draw, read short captions, and use basic editing with supervision. Younger children (45) can participate with adult help for drawing and tech steps. Teens can make more complex memes and learn safe digital sharing. Always adjust complexity and screen time to your childs skill level and provide parental guidance for online posting and privacy.
What safety tips should kids follow when creating and sharing memes from the Make a Meme Challenge?
Keep safety first: never include real names, addresses, school names, or faces without permission. Use drawings or avatars instead of photos of people. Get a parents approval before posting and choose private or friends-only sharing. Avoid mean or hurtful captions memes should be kind and funny. Know how to report or remove content if needed, and teach kids to check privacy settings and ask before resharing others' images.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can I use if I don't have a black marker or glue for tracing and attaching the caption strip?
If you don't have a black marker, trace your pencil lines with a dark ballpoint pen or fine-tip felt marker and if you don't have glue, attach the strip from Cut a small strip from scrap paper to use for your caption with clear tape or a glue stick when you Glue the caption strip onto your drawing.
My outlines smudge or the paper wrinkles when I trace—how can I fix that?
If ink smudges or bleeds during Trace your pencil lines with the black marker, protect the page with a scrap sheet under your hand, use a quick-drying fine-tip marker, and wait until the marker is completely dry before you Gently erase extra pencil marks once the marker ink is dry.
How can I change this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids have an adult pre-sketch Drawlingkitten and pre-cut the caption strip so they can color and Glue the caption strip onto your drawing easily, middle graders can write their own short sentence and draw a simple background, and older kids can add detailed props, complex captions, and advanced edits in Open a simple photo editor and crop the photo.
What are some ways to make the meme more creative or shareable?
To enhance the project, personalize the background with textured materials before you Color your drawing, try different lettering styles when you Write your meme caption on the strip in big clear letters, create a themed meme series using multiple caption strips, and convert the cropped image from Open a simple photo editor and crop the photo into a short GIF or collage to share on DIY.org after adult review.