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Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart Craft

Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart - Valentine's Day Kid Craft Idea

Key To My Heart Valentine’s Day Kids Craft Idea

Are your kids tired of being cooped up inside? Are you looking for a fun, creative activity to do together? Have no fear – we’re here to help!

Today, we are featuring a delightful craft that allows you and your little ones to show off their creativity: the Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart craft. This is a simple but delightful project which can be done using everyday materials that can easily be found around the house – it’s perfect for all ages from kindergarteners onwards.

With only popsicle sticks, some paint and a few other simple supplies, you can create a heartfelt gift that will keep giving long after Valentine’s Day. So join us as we explore this fun DIY project. Find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends!

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Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart - Valentine's Day Kid Craft Idea

Popsicle Stick Key Craft Idea

Looking for a fun and easy craft to do with your kids this Valentine’s Day? Look no further than this popsicle stick key tutorial!

Craft Supplies:

  • Mini Popsicle Sticks {three per key craft}
  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {two per key craft}
  • Hot Glue Gun {or school glue for younger children}
  • Craft Paint {in Valentine’s Day colors – any color you like!}
  • Small Paint Brush
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Craft Felt Hearts {one per key craft}
  • Free “Key To My Heart Printable”
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Color Printer
  • Basic Craft Scissors
  • optional materials – glitter glue for decorating, magnets for hanging on the fridge, string for hanging on a tree

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Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart - Valentine's Day Kid Craft Idea Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart - Valentine's Day Kid Craft Idea

Directions:

  • First grab TWO jumbo popsicle sticks and THREE mini stick per key you want to make today.
  • Get the glue gun hot and ready.
  • Using our picture above as an example, you are going to lay the two jumbo popsicle sticks next to each other and then glue the three mini ones {like the teeth of a real key} the opposite direction, only on one side, to secure the whole thing in place. Just envision a real key – you can either space the mini sticks a little bit apart or have them closer together. The choice is yours! Also the side of the jumbo popsicle stick is also up to you.
  • Allow the hot glue to dry completely on the craft sticks but don’t unplug your glue gun just yet!
  • Next up – painting. Squirt some paint on a paper plate and use a small paint brush to paint your wood key however you like. I left the “teeth” of my keys unpainted but you can of course paint those as well.
  • Allow the craft paint to dry a bit before you move onto the next step.
  • To finish off the Key To My Heart Craft – hot glue the craft felt heart to the OTHER end of the jumbo popsicle sticks, where the mini popsicle sticks are not. This is now the handle of the valentine key.
  • Go ahead and also trim out one of the word strips from our free printable {listed above} and glue it to the center of the decorated key piece. If you don’t have the capability to print our free file or you just don’t want to, you can also handwrite it on paper or use scrapbook stickers instead.
  • Then add other embellishments and display your wood Valentine’s Day key proudly for all to see!!!
  • Remember – you can easily hot glue string to the back to turn it into an ornament or add magnets to the back to add it to the fridge for displaying.
  • For added customization, take a mini printed picture of your child {maybe a wallet sized school picture} trim around their head in the picture and glue that to the craft felt heart potion so it really looks like it’s the “key to their heart” being gifted.

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Valentine’s Day Jokes:

Q: What did the paper clip say to the magnet?
A: I find you very attractive.

Q: Do skunks celebrate Valentine’s Day?
A: Sure, they’re very scent-imental!

Q: What did the baker say to his sweetheart?
A: I’m dough-nuts about you!

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Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart - Valentine's Day Kid Craft Idea

Popsicle Stick Key To My Heart

Today I'm officially "unlocking" our super unique popsicle stick key tutorial that is ABSOLUTELY perfect to recreate this Valentine's Day!
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  • Hot Glue Gun
  • 1 Small Paint Brush
  • 1 Small Paper Plate
  • Color Printer
  • Scissors
  • 2 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • 3 Mini Popsicle Sticks
  • Craft Paint
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Embellishments

Instructions
 

  • First grab TWO jumbo popsicle sticks and THREE mini stick per key you want to make today.
  • Get the glue gun hot and ready.
  • Using our picture above as an example, you are going to lay the two jumbo popsicle sticks next to each other and then glue the three mini ones {like the teeth of a real key} the opposite direction, only on one side, to secure the whole thing in place. Just envision a real key - you can either space the mini sticks a little bit apart or have them closer together. The choice is yours! Also the side of the jumbo popsicle stick is also up to you.
  • Allow the hot glue to dry completely on the craft sticks but don't unplug your glue gun just yet!
  • Next up - painting. Squirt some paint on a paper plate and use a small paint brush to paint your wood key however you like. I left the "teeth" of my keys unpainted but you can of course paint those as well.
  • Allow the craft paint to dry a bit before you move onto the next step.
  • To finish off the Key To My Heart Craft - hot glue the craft felt heart to the OTHER end of the jumbo popsicle sticks, where the mini popsicle sticks are not. This is now the handle of the valentine key.
  • Go ahead and also trim out one of the word strips from our free provided printable and glue it to the center of the decorated key piece. If you don't have the capability to print our free file or you just don't want to, you can also handwrite it on paper or use scrapbook stickers instead.
  • Then add other embellishments and display your wood Valentine's Day key proudly for all to see!!!
  • Remember - you can easily hot glue string to the back to turn it into an ornament or add magnets to the back to add it to the fridge for displaying.
  • For added customization, take a mini printed picture of your child {maybe a wallet sized school picture} trim around their head in the picture and glue that to the craft felt heart potion so it really looks like it's the "key to their heart" being gifted.
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