Let's celebrate with this super awesome birthday cake slice craft idea made from popsicle sticks and paper!
Planning a birthday party or looking for a fun rainy day activity? A popsicle stick birthday cake craft combines creativity with celebration, giving kids the chance to build their own miniature masterpiece.
This simple project uses materials you likely already have at home and creates lasting memories for children of all ages.
Unlike traditional birthday cakes that disappear after the party, these wooden creations become keepsakes that kids can proudly display in their rooms. The best part? No baking skills required, and there’s zero mess from frosting mishaps.
Are you looking for a fun and easy craft project to do with your kids? Maybe something to celebrate with? Then this popsicle stick cake slice art project idea is perfect!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
- Scrapbook Paper
- Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Embellishments
Directions:
- Grab three popsicle sticks and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let them dry completely.
- Once dry, go ahead and trace the popsicle stick design on some scrapbook paper, to make the inner part of the cake slice {trim it down slightly to be a smaller triangle than your popsicle sticks}
- Now take the scrapbook paper cutout and glue it onto the triangular design.
- With remaining scrapbook paper and cardstock, cut out a candle {or candles} and a line of “frosting” edge to decorate your slice.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Birthday Cake – glue the candle, frosting and any other embellishments onto your birthday slice.
- Once everything is glued down, set aside to let it ALL dry completely before displaying proudly!
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Popsicle Stick Birthday Cake Craft Idea
Let's celebrate with this super awesome birthday cake slice craft idea made from popsicle sticks and paper!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- Grab three popsicle sticks and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let them dry completely.
- Once dry, go ahead and trace the popsicle stick design on some scrapbook paper, to make the inner part of the cake slice {trim it down slightly to be a smaller triangle than your popsicle sticks}
- Now take the scrapbook paper cutout and glue it onto the triangular design.
- With remaining scrapbook paper and cardstock, cut out a candle {or candles} and a line of "frosting" edge to decorate your slice.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Birthday Cake – glue the candle, frosting and any other embellishments onto your birthday slice.
- Once everything is glued down, set aside to let it ALL dry completely before displaying proudly!
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