Looking for a fun and easy craft idea to do with your kids this Valentine’s Day? Try making popsicle stick hearts!
Popsicle Stick Valentine’s Day Hearts
Today’s post from Glued To My Crafts is hassle-free Valentine’s Day crafting at it’s finest. These Popsicle Stick Hearts won’t break the bank or your little “heart” either/ Promise!!
I challenge YOU to raid your craft stash for wooden craft sticks, glue, paint and glitter & make some awesome Valentine’s Day themed heart shaped pieces, from wood, with ease today. It’s an engaging hands-on project that’s simple for the WHOLE family to make. Then use your finished wood heart shapes as lovestruck home decor or throw a party afterwards, so you can display them proudly for ALL to see on Valentine’s Day!
Whatever you do – I hope we inspire YOU with our unique and super simple heart shaped kids craft idea! Happy crafting, my friends!! #gluedtomycrafts
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Our Wood Craft Stick Valentine Heart tutorial for kids is so easy to follow and sure to be a big hit with your little ones!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo, Wooden Craft Sticks {8 per heart craft}
- School Glue
- Craft Paint {any color you like!}
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Loose Craft Glitter/Glitter Glue
Directions:
- First lay down four popsicle sticks next to each other.
- Grab your glue and remaining four popsicle sticks.
- Glue those on TOP of the other four, in the opposite direction to form a heart {use our picture for example!}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each craft heart you want to make.
- Once completely dry, grab your craft paint, paint brushes and paper plate.
- Squirt paint on your paper plate and have children paint the front of their popsicle stick shape however they like.
- While the paint is still wet, sprinkle some glitter on top.
- Then set aside your beautiful 3-D Heart with Popsicle Sticks, to let them dry completely {shaking off excess glitter} before displaying proudly!!!
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Popsicle Stick Hearts
Instructions:
- First lay down four popsicle sticks next to each other.
- Grab your glue and remaining four popsicle sticks.
- Glue those on TOP of the other four, in the opposite direction to form a heart {use our picture for example!}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each craft heart you want to make.
- Once completely dry, grab your craft paint, paint brushes and paper plate.
- Squirt paint on your paper plate and have children paint the front of their popsicle stick shape however they like.
- While the paint is still wet, sprinkle some glitter on top.
- Then set aside your beautiful 3-D Heart with Popsicle Sticks, to let them dry completely {shaking off excess glitter} before displaying proudly!!!
- Don't forget to share pictures with us when you get a chance! You can tag us on Instagram for ease of sharing! #gluedtomycrafts
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