Inspired by one of our favorite books in our collection {Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by James Dean} today I present to YOU our Popsicle Stick Groovy Buttons kid craft idea!!!

Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons. But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song—after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons? Count down with Pete in this rocking new story from the creators of the bestselling Pete the Cat books

So what are you waiting for? Let’s make our own GROOVY button pieces today and read the book in honor afterwards! It’s going to be so much fun – promise!

Happy crafting my friends!!! {affiliate link for Pete the Cat book series} Don’t forget to share pictures with us! #gluedtomycrafts

Groovy Buttons Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per craft}
* School Glue
* Yellow Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Paper Plate
* Basic Scissors
* Colored Cardstock {dark blue, yellow, white}
* Dark Blue Pipe Cleaner
* Buttons {red, green, blue}

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.
* Now you are ready for paint! Squirt some yellow paint on your paper plate and paint your popsicle sticks completely yellow. This will be Pete’s body!
* Next grab your cardstock. Cut out a head for Pete, as well as eyes and a nose for his face.
* To finish off your Popsicle Stick Groovy Buttons – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well as some “colorful” buttons along the middle of the craft. Then add your curled pipe cleaner “tail” to the back of your finished piece. Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

Love our Groovy Buttons craft? Then you might also enjoy our Handprint Pete Inspired Craft idea as well!