Popsicle Stick Otter – Kid Craft

It’s got my favorite craft medium {jumbo popsicle sticks} and that “lovestruck” feel, I’m currently immersing myself in right now. Give me all and everything that has hearts on it! Valentine’s Day is quickly becoming one of my favorite seasons to focus our craft tutorials on!

My favorite part of this latest Valentine inspired art project? The fact that these craft stick otter creations are holding a small decorative heart in their clothespin “hands.” I mean – hello?! It doesn’t get any cuter than that! I would like to “think” he’s giving his valentine a box of chocolates. Ok – maybe I’m thinking too hard on it BUT I hope you see my vision…

So on that note, what are you waiting for?! You can find all the crafty details below and recreate it with your child today. Maybe even make it your mission to change up the colors and/or change up the decorative piece each otter is holding. You could place a paper cutout of a fish in the center or maybe even a small note for someone to read. So many possibilities on this one! I hope you run with it! Remember – you don’t have to feel limited to making it ONLY on Valentine’s Day either. He’s perfect for ALL YEAR LONG!

Just one last note – I highly suggest this craft for the older children in your home since a glue gun is involved. Other than that – this tutorial is super easy, just like ALL the tutorials you can find on Glued To My Crafts right now!

Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your heart holding otter pieces with us! Find us on Facebook or use our branded hashtag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram, for us to see!

PAIR YOUR OTTER CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Easter Bunny Puppet

Otter Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per otter craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per otter craft}
* Mini Clothespins {2 per otter craft}
* Low Temp Glue Gun
* Dark Brown Craft Paint
* Small Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Small Decorative Heart Shapes {I found my felt ones at Dollar Tree}
* Light Brown Cardstock Paper
* Dark Brown Cardstock Paper
* Basic Paper Scissors
* Black Sharpie Marker
optional materials – Valentine’s Day stickers, small craft bows, etc.

Directions:

* First get the glue gun hot and ready!
* Assemble the base of your otter friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across}
* Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each otter friend you want to make today.
* When the popsicle stick shape is secure enough, go ahead and squirt your craft paint on the paper plate.
* Now paint your newly made popsicle stick shape completely with the dark brown craft paint.
* Go ahead and also paint your TWO mini clothespins, if you like, as well.
* Set all the painted pieces aside.
* Now grab all your sheets of cardstock. Cut out a circular head, oval shaped feet and long tail.
* Use the Sharpie marker to give some “detail” to the otter’s tail and face.
* Now go ahead and glue ALL the paper pieces to the painted popsicle stick shape from earlier. The tail will go on the back of the popsicle stick shape, while everything else on the front.
* This next step is CRUCIAL. Take your TWO mini clothespins and pinch them around the heart shape, to look like his hands/arm are holding it.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Otter craft, hot glue the combined piece you just made, to the center of the painted popsicle stick shape.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit.
* Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

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