Strawberry Craft Stick Project
If you’ve ever looked at a strawberry and thought, “You know what this needs? A face,” then this is the craft for you.
These cheerful strawberry craft stick project is bursting with personality…and paint, felt, and wiggly eyes. It's sweet, simple, and perfect for summer displays, pretend play, or just adding a little fruity fun to your day. Bonus: zero stickiness, no seeds to pick out, and they won’t roll off the table.
What You'll Need for This Strawberry Popsicle Stick Craft
You don’t need much to whip up a whole berry patch of cuteness:
- Jumbo craft sticks
- Googly eyes
- Red, pink, and black acrylic paint
- Kelly green craft felt
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Black marker
- Pencil
Take a deep breath, you’re about to turn a bunch of wooden sticks into something utterly a-peel-ing. (Okay, technically that’s bananas, but let’s roll with it.)
How to Make a Craft Stick Strawberry
Ready to get crafting? Find the instructions below!
Strawberry Craft Stick Project
Make these adorable craft stick strawberries with kids! A bright and easy summer craft using felt, paint, and googly eyes. Perfect for displays or pretend play!
Materials
- Jumbo craft sticks
- Googly eyes
- Red acrylic paint
- Pink acrylic paint
- Black acrylic paint
- Green craft felt
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Black marker
- Pencil
Tools
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Gather your supplies.
- Lay three craft sticks in a triangle shape to form the strawberry body. Glue the corners to hold the triangle together.
- Dry-fit extra craft sticks across the triangle’s back to fill in the open space. Mark them with a pencil so you know where to trim.
- Trim the ends and glue the pieces across the back to create a solid base. You now have a sturdy wooden strawberry canvas.
- Paint the whole front red. Let it dry completely, then add a second coat for extra juiciness.
- Print and cut your leaf pattern. Trace it onto green felt and cut out those leafy tops.
- Glue the felt leaves to the top of your strawberry. Then add two big googly eyes, because no fruit is truly complete without an adorable stare.
- Dab a clean pencil eraser into pink paint and stamp cheeks onto your strawberry. You’re now officially entering kawaii territory.
- Use a black marker to draw a sweet little smile from cheek to cheek. Feel free to give them a bit of sass or smirk.
- Dip the end of a paintbrush handle into black paint and dot on your seeds.
- Let everything dry before showing off your berry best creation.
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Ways to Make Your Strawberry Even Sweeter
Looking to extend the fun? Here are a few ways to keep the berry excitement going:
1. Summer decor: Create a whole row of smiling strawberries and string them together as a fruity garland for your kitchen, classroom, or pretend farmer’s market.
2. Name tags or place cards: Add names and use them at a summer party, picnic, or pretend restaurant.
3. Learning extension: Pair this with a lesson on how fruits grow, parts of a plant, or even counting seeds.
4. Storytime craft: Read “The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear” and have your strawberry craft ready for dramatic storytelling.
Want more fun like this? Check out our popsicle stick crafts for kids or explore more food-themed activities that turn simple supplies into something super cute.
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