Creating crafts with your little ones can be a fantastic way to spend quality time together while building their creativity. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to make something that’s not only cute and festive but also a great keepsake. Today, I want to share a simple and sweet craft project that you can enjoy with your children: a Valentine’s Cupcake Craft made from everyday materials you probably have lying around the house.

Here’s what you’ll need for this project:

Popsicle sticks
Colored construction paper. We used Purple and pink construction paper with blue and yellow sprinkles but you can use any favorite colors of your choice
Glue
Cotton wool
A red pom pom ball (or pom poms of your favorite color)
Scissors

supplies for popsicle stick cupcake craft

Now, let’s talk about the benefits of this craft. Not only is it a fun and hands-on activity, but it also helps in developing fine motor skills as your child cuts, glues, and assembles the cupcake.

It’s suitable for kids as young as three, with adult supervision, of course. This craft is also great for slightly older children who can follow along with more independence.

As for the theme, it couldn’t be more perfect for Valentine’s Day! It’s all about love and sweetness, and what better represents that than a cupcake?

Plus, this isn’t just any cupcake; it’s a cupcake that will last forever and can be a cute decoration for your home during the Valentine’s season.

Now, let’s get into the how-to:

Popsicle stick cupcake craft for Valentines

This Valentine's Cupcake craft is a delightful and easy project made with popsicle sticks and construction paper, topped with cotton and a red pom pom to mimic icing and a cherry.

It's a perfect hands-on activity for children to celebrate Valentine's Day, enhancing their creativity and fine motor skills.

Materials

Popsicle sticks
Construction paper in your choice of colors
Glue
Cotton wool
Pom poms
Scissors

Tools

Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut and ssemble six popsicle sticks to make the base of the cupcake. Cut two popsicle sticks then attach it at the back of the popsicle sticks to stick them together. The front of your popsicle stick cupcake base will look like this
2. Next we will start making the topping for the cupcake. We chose the purple paper but you can use any you like. Cut a cone shape from the purple paper then cut curves along it to make the illusion of the icing.
3. Trace the purple to the pink and cut it but make sure to leave a thin lining.
4. Attach the cotton and red pom pom ball at the top of the cone. We picked red like a cherry, but you can use any colors you prefer.
5. Cut small strips of yellow and blue paper to create sprinkles then glue it to the cupcake.
6. Lastly, attach the top of the cupcake and the popsicle stick base together.

And voila! You’ve got a sweet Valentine’s Cupcake that won’t melt away. It’s a simple craft, but it’s packed with opportunities for learning and fun.

Plus, it’s a great way to add a personal touch to your Valentine’s Day decor. Enjoy crafting and creating memories!

This charming Valentine’s Cupcake craft is wonderfully versatile; by simply switching up the colors and decorations, it can be adapted for various themes and holidays, making it a fun and creative craft for any occasion.

Kids especially love decorating these paper cupcakes, and it’s an excellent activity for birthday parties where each child can personalize their own unique cupcake.

Got more popsicle sticks left over? Make these popsicle stick mermaids or popsicle stick pirates.

easy popsicle stick cupcake craft for kids

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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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