Popsicle Stick Leaf Fairy Ballerina Puppets

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 leaf fairy 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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Autumn Ballerina Craft Supplies:

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

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!

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