Cherry Popsicle Stick Craft for Kids
This cherry popsicle stick craft is a sweet and simple summer activity kids will love! With just a handful of craft sticks, some red and green paint, and a little green cardstock, your kiddos can create the most adorable pair of cherries in no time.
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Materials for This Cherry Popsicle Stick Craft
Before you start, gather your supplies. You probably already have most of these in your craft stash, making this a great budget-friendly summer craft for kids.
Once everything is ready, let's build those cherries!
How to Make a Cherry Popsicle Stick Craft
This cherry popsicle stick craft comes together with a little cutting, painting, and gluing. Follow the steps below to make your adorable craft stick cherries.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all the supplies needed for this cherry popsicle stick craft. Laying everything out before you start keeps the process smooth and fun.
Step 2: Cut and Paint the Sticks
Cut 6 craft sticks in half with scissors. Paint all 6 halves red and leave one full stick to paint green. Let dry and apply a second coat if necessary.
Step 3: Assemble the Cherry Bodies
Lay 3 red stick halves side by side and glue them together to form one cherry. Repeat with the remaining 3 halves to make a second cherry.
Step 4: Shape the Stem
Bend the green craft stick into a V shape to form the cherry stem. Hold it in position while the glue sets or secure with a small dot of glue.
Step 5: Attach the Cherries to the Stem
Attach one red cherry rectangle to each end of the green V-shaped stem using a glue gun and glue sticks.
Step 6: Cut Out the Leaf
Trace a simple leaf shape onto light green cardstock with a pencil and cut it out with scissors.
Step 7: Attach the Leaf
Attach the leaf to the top of the stem where the V meets, using a glue gun and glue sticks.
Your sweet cherry popsicle stick craft is finished and ready to display!
Grab the Cherry Popsicle Stick Craftivity
Want to make this summer craft even easier? The Cherry Popsicle Stick Craftivity includes printable patterns and step-by-step instructions so kids can follow along from start to finish — perfect for summer camp, homeschool, or a fun afternoon craft.
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Please Share This Cherry Craft
Did your kids enjoy making this cherry craft? We'd love to see your sweet creations! Share your finished cherries on social media and tag us, and pin this project to your summer crafts board on Pinterest!
