Conversation hearts are hitting shelves everywhere and although I’m personally not a huge fan of the bagged sweet treat {it’s the candy corn of Valentine’s Day} I did happen to be inspired to make a fun kid craft with them instead!!!

Inspired by the “shape” of the candy, today I present to YOU our Conversation Heart Mermaid Tails kid craft idea!!! The candy was the perfect shape for “scales” on the tail and boy did this crafty idea turn out super sweet!!!

So what are you waiting for?! Check out the full tutorial below! Happy “sweet” crafting my friends!!!

Mermaid Tail Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per mermaid tail}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per mermaid tail}
* Conversation Hearts
* School Glue
* Craft Paint
* Scissors
* Purple Cardstock
optional – glitter, rhinestones, feathers etc.

Directions:

* First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across} Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat. At this point in time, if desired, children can paint their pieces BEFORE all the gluing fun starts!
* Now you are ready for the scales! Simply have children glue conversation hearts ALL over the popsicle stick shape. They can make a pattern or just go at random.
* Next grab your cardstock. Cut out a “tail” for the bottom of the piece.
* To finish off your Conversation Heart Mermaid Tails – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well as any other embellishments to the popsicle stick shape. Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

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If you are looking for even MORE Valentine’s Day themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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