Today we’re doing a Valentine’s day craft using popsicle sticks! Kids of all ages, particularly younger kids like toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten kids will love this Valentine’s day craft. It’s simple, fun, and budget-friendly as it only uses a few basic craft supplies. Make this Valentine’s day popsicle stick craft at home or in the classroom!
Valentine’s Day Popsicle Stick Craft
This lady bug is cute, simple, and a great way for kids to make a lady bug or a love bug for Valentine’s day using popsicle sticks, googly eyes, and paint. It’s a cheap craft that doesn’t take too long to complete and kids can practice fine motor skills while making this popsicle stick craft.
The only thing is, it does involve a hot glue gun and younger kids will need supervision and help. You can also use craft glue, but it will take longer to dry.
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Related: Try making this Valentine’s day gingerbread house!
Supplies Needed To Make This Valentine’s Day Popsicle Stick Craft
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Hot Glue Gun (Or Elmer’s Glue/Tacky Glue)
- Red Acrylic Paint
- Black Acrylic Paint
- Elmer’s Glue
- Googly Eyes
- Paint Brushes
How To Make This Valentine’s Day Popsicle Stick Craft
Step 1
Line up your popsicle sticks.
Step 2
Glue 3 to the back to keep it together.
Step 3
Paint 3/4 of the popsicle sticks red.
Step 4
Paint the other 1/4 black.
Step 5
Paint a black line down the red part.
Step 6
Paint black hearts on the red wings.
Step 7
Glue on googly eyes.
How To Make This Valentine’s Day Craft Your Own
Just like all our other crafts you can make this Valentine’s day craft your own too. You can do things like:
- Use sticker hearts instead of painting hearts.
- Make hearts using glitter glue pens.
- Use a pipe cleaner to divide the wings.
- Add legs using pipe cleaners.
- Use sticker eyes.
Our Experience With This Valentine’s Day Popsicle Stick Craft
I wanted a simple craft my little ones could do for Valentine’s day. So many crafts around Valentine’s day are a little complex and I wanted something easy for younger kids like toddlers and preschoolers.
And making a little heart lady bug or love bug using popsicle sticks and paints worked out well. My kids had a blast making these little bugs. And I hope yours does too!
Popsicle Stick Craft For Toddlers and Preschoolers
Grab your paints and popsicle sticks we're making a Valentine's day craft for kids!
Materials
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Hot Glue Gun (Or Elmerโs Glue/Tacky Glue)
- Red Acrylic Paint
- Black Acrylic Paint
- Elmerโs Glue
- Googly Eyes
Instructions
- Line up your popsicle sticks.
- Glue 3 to the back to keep it together.
- Paint 3/4 of the popsicle sticks red.
- Paint the other 1/4 black.
- Paint a black line down the red part.
- Paint black hearts on the red wings.
- Glue on googly eyes.
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How did you Valentine’s day popsicle stick craft turn out?
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