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Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl Craft Idea

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Create a whimsical Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl with this fun, kid-friendly craft! Easy to make with simple materials - perfect for creative summer fun!
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Ready for a fun craft project this weekend? Try making this adorable popsicle stick fish bowl – the perfect way to brighten up your child’s day!

A couple of popsicle sticks with fish and beans, perfect for creating your own popsicle stick fish bowl craft.

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 on our Facebook page wall. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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A couple of popsicle sticks with fish and beans, perfect for creating your own popsicle stick fish bowl craft. A couple of popsicle sticks with fish and beans, perfect for creating your own popsicle stick fish bowl craft.

This popsicle stick fish bowl craft is perfect for kids! It’s a fun and easy way to teach them about caring for a pet fish, while also having some crafting fun.

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per craft}
  • School Glue
  • Light Blue Craft Paint
  • Paint Brush
  • Craft Scissors
  • Orange Cardstock Paper
  • 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!!!

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A children’s book titled “Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete” by James Dean is on top of colorful, polka-dotted paper, perfect for pairing with a fun fishbowl craft with paper plate inspired by the cover's playful fishbowl scene.

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Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl Craft Idea

Create a whimsical Popsicle Stick Fish Bowl with this fun, kid-friendly craft! Easy to make with simple materials - perfect for creative summer fun!

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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 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!!!
    A couple of popsicle sticks with fish and beans, perfect for creating your own popsicle stick fish bowl craft.
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