Are you looking for an easy and fun craft project to do with your kids this Valentine’s Day season? This love bird craft made from popsicle sticks is perfect!
Valentine Love Bird Craft Made With Popsicle Sticks
Tweet tweet! You know what’s really exciting? Creating some one-of-a-kind crafts with your child! And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this Popsicle Stick Love Bird Kid Craft idea is sure to be a crowd pleaser AND it doubles as a festive “lovestruck” decor piece as well!!!
Not only is this particular red and pink Valentine love bird themed kid craft a great way to spend the afternoon BUT it’s also really fun & great for children of ALL ages {even those crafty adults!}
PLUS it in-cooperates little handprints as the paper wings, which I absolutely LOVE since it can be easily turned into a Valentine’s Day keepsake afterwards too!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab those inexpensive craft supplies, check out the full tutorial below and get to “flying” on this DIY craft stick bird kid craft idea! Happy crafting my friends! #gluedtomycrafts
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Looking for a simple but adorable craft to make with your kids this February? Look no further than this Popsicle Stick Valentine’s Day Bird tutorial!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
- White School Glue
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Scrapbook Paper
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Red Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Craft Scissors
- Pencil or Marker
Directions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per love bird} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab the red craft paint.
- Squirt some on a paper plate and have children paint their popsicle stick frames completely red.
- Set aside.
- While those are drying, grab your Valentine scrapbook paper and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design & be the body of the bird.
- At this time, you should also trace your child’s hands on the pink cardstock and trim those out for the bird’s wings.
- Be sure to also cut out a small circle for the head, some long legs and a triangular nose out of the remaining cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Love Birds – have children glue the paper pieces and wings/head/nose in place on the popsicle stick shape.
- Once done, add other embellishments you see fit and set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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If you are looking for even MORE “lovestruck” themed craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out our Valentine’s Day tab. My personal favorite as of late is our Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart craft tutorial. It would pair nicely with today’s tutorial!
Popsicle Stick Love Bird Craft Idea For Valentine's Day
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Scissors
- 1 Pencil or Marker
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per love bird} and glue them together to look like a triangle. Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab the red craft paint. Squirt some on a paper plate and have children paint their popsicle stick frames completely red. Set aside.
- While those are drying, grab your Valentine scrapbook paper and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design & be the body of the bird.
- At this time, you should also trace your child’s hands on the pink cardstock and trim those out for the bird's wings. Be sure to also cut out a small circle for the head, some long legs and a triangular nose out of the remaining cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Love Birds – have children glue the paper pieces and wings/head/nose in place on the popsicle stick shape.
- Once done, add other embellishments you see fit and set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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