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Paper & Popsicle Stick Sunshine Craft

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This simple paper and popsicle stick yellow sunshine craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It’s a great way to celebrate a beautiful day together!

Paper & Popsicle Stick Sunshine - Kid Craft Idea

Sunshine Craft Idea For Kids

It’s that time of year when new life buds, birds start singing and everything around us just feels a little bit brighter!

Capture this spring feeling by doing something special with your child or students to celebrate the advent of sunshine by recreating our Paper & Popsicle Sticks Sunshine art project tutorial today!

This latest easy craft idea from Glued To My Crafts, is sure to bring joy and delight as you work together turning simple materials into a masterpiece representing the warm season ahead. With its bright colors and cheerful look, it will be a cherished memento in years to come.

So on that note, it’s time to start! Everything you need to know, along with a provided free printable, can be found below. Just gather your supplies and start! Happy crafting, my friends!!!

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Paper & Popsicle Stick Sunshine - Kid Craft Idea

Make some sunny day fun with this adorable yellow sun and cloud craft! Just grab some sticks, glue, and paper, then let the kids get creative!

Craft Supplies:

  • Cloud Printable 
  • Color Printer
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Blue Cardstock Paper
  • Yellow Cardstock Paper
  • Basic Craft Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – four per craft
  • Yellow Paint Crayon
  • Small Wiggle Eyes
  • Black Sharpie Marker
  • optional embellishments such as white tissue paper, glitter glue, rhinestones etc.

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Directions:

  • First make sure you print out the cloud template listed above in the supply list.
  • Go ahead and print it out on a single sheet of white cardstock. You only need one print per popsicle stick sunshine craft.
  • Using your paper scissors, trim out the cloud shape in the printable.
  • Discard excess paper.
  • Now grab your sheet of blue cardstock and school glue.
  • Adhere the cloud shape into the center of the blue paper. If desired, cut out some white tissue paper into small squares and cover the cloud for more dimension/an extra crafty step.
  • Next up – grab your four jumbo popsicle sticks and yellow paint crayon.
  • Go ahead and “paint” one side of each stick completely yellow.
  • Set those aside to allow them to dry a bit.
  • Now grab your yellow cardstock paper and scissors.
  • Cut out a small circle to be the center of the sun.
  • Use the wiggle eyes and Sharpie marker to make it “smiling” sun.
  • Finally – the last step! Go ahead and glue your four yellow painted popsicle sticks into a “star burst” shape on the cloud design..
  • Follow that up with the yellow paper circle on top of the popsicle sticks to make a sun.
  • Then add any other embellishments you see fit.
  • And that’s it! Display your “smiling sunshine cloud” piece proudly for all to see and enjoy!!

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Paper & Popsicle Stick Sunshine - Kid Craft Idea

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that are perfect for ANY day of the year, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below! All of which are my personal favorites and would pair nicely with today’s popsicle stick sunshine craft!!

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  • Cute Mouse and Cheese Craft
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  • Paper Doily Sunshine
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  • Washi Tape Sunshine Card
  • Dad You Are My Sunshine

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Paper & Popsicle Stick Sunshine - Kid Craft Idea

Paper & Popsicle Stick Sunshine Craft

This easy paper and popsicle stick craft will add a touch of sunshine to your day!
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  • Color Printer
  • 1 Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Sharpie Marker
  • Blue Cardstock Paper
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Cloud Printable Landing Page
  • Yellow Paint Crayon
  • 4 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • 2 Wiggle Eyes
  • Embellishments

Instructions
 

  • First things first - print out the provided cloud template on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per sunshine craft.
  • Using your paper scissors, trim out the cloud shape from the printable.
  • Discard excess paper.
  • Now grab your sheet of blue cardstock and school glue.
  • Adhere the cloud shape into the center of the blue paper. If desired, cut out some white tissue paper into small squares and cover the cloud for more dimension/an extra crafty step.
  • Next up - grab your four jumbo popsicle sticks and yellow paint crayon.
  • Go ahead and "paint" one side of each stick completely yellow.
  • Set those aside to allow them to dry a bit.
  • Now grab your yellow cardstock paper and scissors.
  • Cut out a small circle to be the center of the sun.
  • Use the wiggle eyes and Sharpie marker to make it "smiling" sun.
  • Finally - the last step! Go ahead and glue your four yellow painted popsicle sticks into a "star burst" shape on the cloud design..
  • Follow that up with the yellow paper circle on top of the popsicle sticks to make a sun.
  • Then add any other embellishments you see fit.
  • And that's it! Display your "smiling sunshine cloud" piece proudly for all to see and enjoy!!
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