Popsicle Stick & Dried Beans Fish Bowl Craft
Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a “groovy” Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl kid craft that goes along PERFECTLY for some craft time with the book Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete by James Dean {Amazon affiliate link}
“Pete is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean’s I Can Read beginning reader Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete. When Pete gets a goldfish, Goldie, he decides to paint a picture of his new pet. Word spreads of Pete’s cool paintings, and soon everyone wants one. But Pete doesn’t have enough time to make one for everyone in town. With a little help from his mom, Pete finds the perfect solution so that everyone can enjoy a Goldie painting and Pete has time to finish his homework!
A Pet for Pete is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Fans of Pete the Cat will delight in this hilarious I Can Read tale featuring the grooviest cat, Pete!”
Pretty cool, right? Making this a great way to tie everything together with craft and story time in a fun afternoon! Yup – this is a must-do craft that is perfect for kids of all ages so I suggest you grab your supplies, “float” away with the kids and craft the afternoon away together!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished craft stick fish bowls on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR FISH BOWL POPSICLE STICK CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Crinkle Paper Pet Fish
Fishbowl Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per fishbowl craft}
* School Glue
* Light Blue Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Orange Colored Cardstock
* Dried Beans
* Black Sharpie Marker
Directions:
* First assemble the base of your fish bowl by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across.}
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Next have your child paint the front of their popsicle stick fence completely blue.
* Once done, carefully help them put a thick line of glue on one end and put some dried beans on top to represent the rocks/pebbles in a fish bowl.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Now grab your orange cardstock and cut out a simple fish design {don’t forget to draw on facial features to give it life!}
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl craft, glue your cardstock fish in the center of the popsicle stick shape.
* Then add other embellishments you see fit and display it proudly for all to see!!!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Paper Plate Wolf
If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts from us:
Paper Plate Seahorse
Happy Birthday Mouse
Paper Plate Paddington
Paper Plate Green Monster
Paper Plate Baseball
Paper Plate Piggie & Elephant
Paper Plate Caterpillar
Paper Plate & Cotton Pad Cupcakes
Paper Plate Easter Bunny Cat
Pete Inspired Handprint Keepsake
Paper Plate Pete The Cat Santa
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Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl
Supplies:
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- 9 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Blue Craft Paint
- Dried Beans
- 1 Wiggle Eye
Instructions:
- First assemble the base of your fish bowl by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across.}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next have your child paint the front of their popsicle stick piece completely blue.
- Once done, carefully help them put a thick line of glue on one end and put some dried beans on top to represent the rocks/pebbles in a fish bowl.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your orange cardstock and cut out a simple fish design {don't forget to draw on facial features to give it life!}
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl craft, glue your cardstock fish in the center of the popsicle stick shape.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit and display it proudly for all to see!!!
