Valentine Lollipop Craft Made From Paper Plates
Hi my crafty readers! Valentine’s Day is literally around the corner {seriously – don’t blink!} and I’m hoping to encourage you with our latest craft tutorial, centered around a sweet treat that might make it in your hands this lovestruck season!
If you are still looking for some crafty activities to keep the kids busy – look no further! This Paper Plate Lollipop craft idea is pretty easy to put together, great for all ages and really inexpensive too.
Best part of all? It’s totally customizable from the tissue paper color to adding embellishments like rhinestones & glitter. These lollipops can be just as sweet as the real thing but not as sticky on your hands!
So what are you waiting for? Don’t get “stuck” on what to do – make this craft today! You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your tissue paper lollipops on our FACEBOOK PAGE wall, so we can admire your sweet creations from a far! I can’t wait to see how you decorate your paper plate suckers! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR PAPER PLATE VALENTINE LOLLIPOP WITH —> Popsicle Stick Hearts
Lollipop Craft Supplies:
* Large or Small Paper Plate – one per lollipop craft
* Any Colored Tissue Paper
* Colorful Loose Craft Glitter
* Black Glitter Glue
* Brown Cardstock or Construction Paper
* Basic Craft Scissors
* School Glue
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
optional materials – craft yarn, rhinestones, stickers etc.
Directions:
* First cut {or tear} your tissue paper into small squares.
* Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate. Let children place the tissue paper squares on top, until it’s completely covered.
* While they are working on that, cut out the stick of the lollipop from your cardstock.
* Once the paper plate is completely covered, take the black glitter glue and “paint” a circular design just like you would see in a lollipop.
* Sprinkle loose craft glitter on top of the black glue line {you can also use string for this part instead!}
* To finish off the Paper Plate Lollipop kid craft, staple on the cardstock piece to the paper plate. Add other embellishments if you like.
* Then display proudly for all to see!
PAIR YOUR LOLLIPOP MADE A PAPER PLATE WITH —> Paper Plate Valentine Fairy House
If you are looking for even MORE Valentine’s Day themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below. We also have a great selection in the categories tab above!
And “if” you decide to make this paper plate and tissue paper lollipop craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts
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Paper Plate Hershey Kiss
Valentine Penguin Puppet
The Day It Rained Hearts
Paper Plate Valentine Bear
Paper Plate Valentine Fox
Handprint I’m A Sucker For You
Paper Plate Valentine Lollipop
Instructions:
- First cut {or tear} your tissue paper into small squares.
- Put a good amount of glue all over the paper plate. Let children place the tissue paper squares on top, until it’s completely covered.
- While they are working on that, cut out the stick of the lollipop from your cardstock.
- Once the paper plate is completely covered, take the black glitter glue and "paint" a circular design just like you would see in a lollipop.
- Sprinkle loose craft glitter on top of the black glue line {you can also use string for this part instead!}
- To finish off the Paper Plate Lollipop kid craft, staple on the cardstock piece to the paper plate. Add other embellishments if you like.
- Then display proudly for all to see!
