This fun kids craft is the perfect way to keep them busy and entertained all summer long. They’ll love making these handprint popsicle stick campfires, and you’ll love having a keepsake of their summer vacation.

A fun campfire craft idea that is perfect for summer camp!

With the change of hot summer weather just around the corner, I have yet ANOTHER handprint keepsake idea for you all today on Glued To My Crafts and this one pays tribute to those campfires we will all be sitting around soon.

It’s the perfect idea for summer camp, a camping trip, vacation keepsakes or even just to remember the best summer EVER from your own backyard. And since you already have the most important part of making this keepsake – a hand – it’s going to be a cinch for you to pull it together!

So what are you waiting for? Grab those supplies and get to work on making your special Handprint Popsicle Stick Campfire piece with your child today! It’s great for kids of all ages and adults!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share a picture of your finished campfire made from popsicle sticks, on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see them! I can’t wait to admire your hard work! #gluedtomycrafts

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This fun kids craft is perfect for keeping the little ones busy this summer. They can make their very own handprint popsicle stick campfire! What a great way to remember all the fun they had at bible camp or sleep away camp.

Craft Supplies:

Red Cardstock Paper
Orange Cardstock Paper
Marker or Pencil
Basic Craft Scissors
Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
Brown Craft Paint
Foam Paint Brush
Small Paper Plate
School Glue Glue
Loose Orange/Yellow Craft Glitter

Instructions:

First is the handprint that looks like a “campfire flame.” Simply trace your child’s hand on both colors of cardstock paper.
Trim out the traced flame designs.
Set aside.
Next grab your brown paint and squirt some on the paper plate.
Use the paint brush to paint TWO jumbo popsicle sticks for the “logs” of the craft.
Set aside to let them dry completely.
To finish the mini campfire craft – glue your two painted popsicle sticks together to look like firewood logs and finish off by gluing the handprint flames to the back.
Add some school glue and loose craft glitter to the handprint “flame” to give it some sparkle.
Then let it all dry completely before displaying proudly!

PAIR YOUR CAMPFIRE CRAFT WITH —> Happy Camper Keepsake

If you are looking for even MORE fun craft ideas to tackle this summer – be sure to check out these fun blog posts listed below {several of which can be easily turned into gifts within minutes!}

And if you do decide to today’s glowing campfire craft – please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts, so we can see our inspiration come to life!

Tissue Paper Campfire Craft

Get those creative juices flowing with this fun tissue paper campfire craft idea for kids!