Popsicle Stick Valentine Rocket Ships

Blast off into crafty happiness with today’s Valentine Rocket Ships kid craft tutorial made from popsicle sticks and paper!

Let your child’s creativity shine this upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday with this simple and very affordable Valentine rocket craft idea.

Then use them as heart themed decor, for pretend play pieces or turn them into “valentines” by adding a to/from on the back and gifting them on the “lovestruck” holiday.

Whatever you do – I hope we inspired YOU! You can find all the details you need to know, in the full step-by-step tutorial below!

Happy crafting my lovely friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your Valentine Rockets made from popsicle sticks, on our Facebook page to admire! I can’t wait to see how you give your Valentine’s Day spaceships their own custom look! #gluedtomycrafts

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Valentine Rocket Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per rocket ship craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per rocket ship craft}
* School Glue
* Craft Paint {in any color you like!}
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Valentine’s Day Themed Scrapbook Paper or Cardstock Paper
* Orange Colored Cardstock Paper
* Heart Paper Punch
optional materials – craft glitter, rhinestones, feathers etc.

The Quick Directions:

* First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence. Lay the three jumbo popsicle sticks next to each other and then the two mini across.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Repeat for each Valentine rocket you want to make today.
* Now you are ready for paint. Squirt your craft paint on the paper plate.
* Go ahead and paint your popsicle sticks however you like.
* Next grab your scrapbook paper and cardstock.
* Cut out a triangular top for the rocket ship, as well as a pretty heart embellishment for the center and orange flames on the bottom.
* To finish off your Popsicle Stick Valentine Rocket Ship – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well as any other embellishments they see fit.
* Display proudly for all to see!

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