Make a Sunflower out of Craft Sticks- Another Easy Dollar Store Craft!
Oh, get ready to unleash your creativity and bask in the sunny glory of crafting with jumbo craft sticks from the Dollar Store! With just a dash of imagination and a few simple materials, you’ll be amazed at how these humble sticks transform into a stunning sunflower, perfect to brighten up your home just in time for Summer.
So, unleash your inner artist and let the jumbo craft sticks from the Dollar Store take you on a journey of creativity and self-expression. Crafting this sunflower will not only bring a burst of sunshine to your home but also fill your heart with a sense of accomplishment and happiness. Happy crafting!
More Fun Dollar Store Craft Stick Crafts:
Dollar Store Craft Stick Unicorn Craft
If you’re a parent, then you know that your kids love anything and everything unicorn-related. Unicorns are colorful, magical creatures that represent happiness and joy, which is why kids love them so much! If you’re looking for a fun way to keep your kiddos occupied, why not try this Unicorn Craft Stick Craft?
Dollar Store Craft Stick Narwhal Craft
If you are looking for a fun and simple craft, then look no further than this super cute Dollar Store Craft Stick Narwhal Craft! With this fun craft, simple jumbo craft sticks from the Dollar Store transform into the cutest Narwhal!
Dollar Store Craft Stick Llama Craft
Are you looking for a fun craft for the kids? If so, you just have to take a look at this adorable Dollar Store Craft Stick Llama Craft! It is not only super cute but also inexpensive and oh-so-easy to do!
Dollar Store Craft Stick Love Sign
Create this adorable mixed media LOVE Sign with simple supplies from the Dollar Store. It’s the perfect gift for a teacher, neighbor, or friend this Valentine’s Day! Create this cute and unique Craft Stick Love Sign in just 30 minutes.
Craft Stick Sunflower Materials:
- Wooden Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Craft Paint – Light Green, Yellow
- Chenille Stems, Pink – Dollar Store
- Craft Foam – Brown
- Buttons, Black – Dollar Store
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Permanent Marker
- CRAFT STICK SUNFLOWER PATTERN
Craft Stick Sunflower Instructions:
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Measure and cut 16 jumbo craft sticks in half with scissors. Basecoat the front and sides of the jumbo craft sticks with yellow acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP TWO
Download and print the Craft Stick Sunflower Pattern, then cut it out with scissors. Trace the center of the Sunflower onto brown craft foam. Cut out with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
You could also use heavy-weight colored cardstock or cardboard instead of craft foam for this project.
STEP THREE
Starting at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions, attach half craft sticks to the center of the Sunflower with a glue gun and glue sticks. Add four additional craft sticks in between the original four.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP FOUR
Continue by gluing eight additional half-craft sticks to the center of the Sunflower.
STEP FIVE
Fill in the remaining spaces with half craft sticks, until the Sunflower is full with petals.
STEP SIX
Flip the completed Sunflower over and attach a variety of shapes and sizes of black buttons with a glue gun a glue sticks.
If you do not have buttons, use rhinestones, pom poms, or even small dots from a paper punch.
STEP SEVEN
Measure and cut one jumbo craft stick in half with scissors. Basecoat the front and sides of the jumbo craft sticks with light green acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP EIGHT
Attach the full jumbo craft stick to the back of the Sunflower for the stem, with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue the half craft stick Sunflower leaves to the stem.
This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with coloring, counting and motor skills. Make this super cute wooden craft stick Sunflower in just about 30 minutes!
When you and your kids are making this sunflower, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. It’s incredible how a few craft sticks can come together to create such a stunning piece of art! Plus, the best part is that you get to infuse your own unique touch into every step of the process.
Once your craft stick sunflower is complete, place it proudly in your living room or hang it on the wall. Every time you catch a glimpse of this radiant masterpiece, it will bring a smile to your face and remind you of the joy of crafting with your kids and the beauty of Summer.
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Craft Stick Sunflower Craft #DollarStoreCraft
Simple jumbo craft sticks from the Dollar Store transform into a gorgeous Sunflower just in time for Summer!
Materials
- Wooden Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Craft Paint – Light Green, Yellow
- Chenille Stems, Pink – Dollar Store
- Craft Foam – Brown
- Buttons, Black – Dollar Store
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
Tools
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Permanent Marker
Instructions
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Measure and cut 16 jumbo craft sticks in half with scissors. Basecoat the front and sides of the jumbo craft sticks with yellow acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP TWO
Download and print the Craft Stick Sunflower Pattern, then cut out with scissors. Trace the center of the Sunflower onto brown craft foam. Cut out with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
You could also use heavy-weight colored cardstock or cardboard instead of craft foam for this project.
STEP THREE
Starting at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions, attach half craft sticks to the center of the Sunflower with a glue gun and glue sticks. Add four additional craft sticks in between the original four.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP FOUR
Continue by gluing eight additional half-craft sticks to the center of the Sunflower.
STEP FIVE
Fill in the remaining spaces with half craft sticks, until the Sunflower is full with petals.
STEP SIX
Flip the completed Sunflower over and attach a variety of shapes and sizes of black buttons with a glue gun a glue sticks.
If you do not have buttons, use rhinestones, pom poms, or even small dots from a paper punch.
STEP SEVEN
Measure and cut one jumbo craft stick in half with scissors. Basecoat the front and sides of the jumbo craft sticks with light green acrylic craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP EIGHT
Attach the full jumbo craft stick to the back of the Sunflower for the stem with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue the half-craft stick Sunflower leaves to the stem.
This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with coloring, counting and motor skills. Make this super cute wooden craft stick Sunflower in just about 30 minutes!
Notes
Print the CRAFT STICK SUNFLOWER PATTERN
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