With inexpensive decorative plastic leaves and easy steps to follow, this beautiful Popsicle Stick Autumn Ballerina kid craft idea is super fun for the upcoming fall season and completely customizable too!

You can easily use your finished ballerina piece for pretend play or festive fall decorations – the choice is yours!

So friends – it’s time for the SHOW! Let’s dance to our own crafty beat, grab those craft supplies and find the full tutorial below! I just hope you enjoy this simple fall themed ballerina craft idea that is not only perfect for little girls but adults too!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your popsicle stick and leaf ballerina puppets with us on our Facebook page to see! #gluedtomycrafts

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Craft Stick Autumn Ballerina Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {one per autumn ballerina puppet craft}
* Decorative Plastic Leafs
* School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
* Paint Pens {or craft paint & paint brushes}
optional embellishments – rhinestones, glitter, glitter glue

Directions:

* First have children paint their popsicle sticks to create a face and body for the ballerina.
* Repeat for each piece they want to make.
* Don’t forget the hair and also painted on ballerina slippers towards the bottom of the popsicle stick!
* Now you are ready for the ballerina’s tutu. Using your decorative plastic leaves, glue one or two to the center of the popsicle stick {facing downward} Repeat.
* To finish your Autumn Ballerinas, have children add other embellishments {like glitter, rhinestones or even feathers} that they see fit to really make it their own.
* Then display/play with proudly!

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