With inexpensive plastic leaves & easy steps to follow, this beautiful Popsicle Stick Autumn Ballerina craft idea is super fun for fall!
Whimsical Leaf Fairy Puppets to Delight Your Kids This Fall
Fall is a magical time of year, filled with vibrant colors and crisp air. What better way to celebrate the season than by crafting whimsical leaf fairy puppets with your kids?
Today’s tutorial is an engaging activity that not only taps into their creativity but also immerses them in the natural beauty of autumn.
In this post, we’ll guide you through how to make these enchanting puppets, provide some delightful storytelling ideas, and highlight the educational benefits of this fun craft.
Ready to start crafting? Gather your supplies and prepare for a whimsical adventure with your very own leaf fairy puppets. Happy crafting, my friends!
Get creative with your kids this fall! Try this easy and fun leaf fairy ballerina puppet craft – perfect for arts & crafts time and a great way to spark imagination.
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Decorative Plastic Leaves
- Mini Cupcake Liners
- School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Paint Pens/Markers
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – take ONE popsicle stick and decorate it to for the hair, face, shoes and leotard in the center.
- Repeat for each piece they want to make today.
- Now you are ready for the 3-dimensional ballerina’s tutu. Take one mini cupcake liner and fold it in half to make a tutu.
- Add some glue to the middle and then secure it to the center of the decorated popsicle stick.
- To finish your Autumn Ballerinas, glue TWO decorate leaves to the back of the decorated piece, for the fairy wings, to complete the look.
- Then display/play with proudly!
Book Pairings:
Here are a few suggestions for books that complement our craft idea. You can purchase them via our affiliate links on Amazon.
- The Golden Acorn by Katy Hudson
- Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
- It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla
- Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer
- The Fall Fairy Gathering by Liza Gardner Walsh
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With inexpensive plastic leaves & easy steps to follow, this beautiful Popsicle Stick Autumn Ballerina craft idea is super fun for fall!