Craft Stick Strawberry Craft
Looking for a quick and easy craft that will bring a sweet splash of summer into your home? This craft stick strawberry craft is perfect for kids and a delightful way to spend creative time together!
Using jumbo craft sticks, paint, and craft felt, this strawberry craft is simple to make and uses supplies you may already have at home. It’s a fun popsicle stick craft that children of all ages will love, and it’s perfect for creative minds who enjoy colorful and imaginative projects.
Whether you make classic red strawberries or venture into whimsical pinks and other colors, the results are always adorable. Plus, these strawberries can double as charming decorations with just a few added touches!
This strawberry craft is great for preschoolers, young children, and even tweens who love hands-on activities. It’s also a fantastic project for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking for an engaging preschool craft that combines creativity and simplicity. Whether you’re a parent searching for a rainy-day activity or a teacher planning lessons, this craft will fit perfectly into your plans.
This craft stick strawberry craft is versatile and suitable for various occasions:
- Preschool Activities: A fun and tactile addition to a letter S craft idea during letter recognition activities.
- Nutrition Unit Study: Pair this craft with a lesson about fruits and healthy eating.
- Summer Camp or Playdates: A quick project that fits into any camp’s creative hour.
- Fruit-Themed Events: A perfect activity for fruit-themed parties or to accompany a storytime session featuring fruit books.
- At Home or in the Classroom: Keep kids engaged during downtime or add it to your art lesson plans.
Crafting these strawberries is not only a fun activity but also a great opportunity to encourage creativity and self-expression. Children can personalize their strawberries with unique designs, patterns, and colors, making each one truly their own. Whether they stick to the classic strawberry look or create their own imaginative fruit, this craft is sure to be a hit.
Tips and Tricks for Crafting your Popsicle Stick Strawberry
- Pre-Glue for Little Ones: Pre-glue the craft sticks for younger children to simplify the process.
- Alternative Coloring Methods: Instead of paint, try markers or crayons for a mess-free option.
- Material Substitutes: Use craft foam or colorful paper in place of felt for a different texture and look.
- Extra Embellishments: Add glitter, sequins, or even googly eyes for a unique twist.
- Change the seeds: Instead of paint, use another medium for the seeds. Try paint, or even glue on sequins, pompoms or buttons.
- Creative Colors: Red and pink are classics, but why not try purple, yellow, or even blue for a playful touch?
Now that you’re ready to dive into this fun activity, gather your supplies and download the free template included in this post. With just a few steps, your strawberries will be ready to brighten any space or occasion.
How to Make a Strawberry Craft
Materials:
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Glue or a Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Craft Paint – Red, Pink, & Black
- Green Craft Felt
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Black Marker
- Pencil
- Printed Pattern
Instructions:
STEP ONE
To create the strawberry, create a triangle with three jumbo craft sticks on your work surface, and secure at the corners with glue.
*We used a glue gun and glue sticks for the tutorial, but you can use liquid craft glue for this project. Just be sure to leave enough time for each step to dry.
Fit additional jumbo craft sticks along the length of the triangle and mark with a pencil.
Trim the ends of the jumbo craft sticks with scissors.
Attach the trimmed jumbo craft sticks to the back of the strawberry with glue.
Paint the strawberries with red craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Download, print, and cut out the Strawberry Patterns.
Trace the leaf pattern onto green craft felt.
Cut out the strawberry leaf patterns with scissors.
Attach the felt leaves and two wiggle eyes to the craft stick strawberries with glue.
Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on both sides of the strawberry.
Draw a smile from cheek to cheek with a black marker.
To create the strawberry seeds, dip the end of a paintbrush handle into black paint and stamp over the surface. Let paint dry.
All done!
This craft stick strawberry craft is a quick and easy way to spark creativity and bring a touch of fruity fun into your home or classroom. Perfect as a preschool craft, popsicle stick craft, or letter S craft idea, this project is sure to delight kids and adults alike. So, grab your supplies and let the crafting begin!
