Snailify Your Summer Fun: Dollar Store Craft for Creative Critters!
Looking for a crafty activity to keep the little ones entertained this summer? Look no further than this adorable Dollar Store snail craft! Using just a few simple supplies, you can transform jumbo craft sticks, Craft Foam and buttons (found readily at your dollar store) into adorable summertime snails.
This craft is perfect for kids of all ages. While younger children will enjoy the vibrant colors and sensory play of decorating the craft sticks, older kids can benefit from the learning opportunities involved. Decorating the sticks helps with color recognition, while counting the sticks and arranging them in a spiral teaches basic math concepts.
But the learning doesn’t stop there! Talking about snails as you craft together can spark curiosity about the natural world. You can discuss their shelled homes, their slow and steady movement, and the fascinating way they leave a trail of slime wherever they go.
So, gather your supplies, grab the kiddos, and get ready to snailify your summer fun with this easy and engaging craft! Not only will they end up with a cute snail creation, but they’ll also be developing valuable skills and learning about the natural world along the way.
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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 Snail Materials Needed:
- Wooden Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
- Craft Paint – Light Green, Pink
- Chenille Stems, Pink – Dollar Store
- Craft Foam – Purple
- Buttons, Assorted – Dollar Store
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Permanent Marker
- CRAFT STICK SNAIL PATTERN
Dollar Store Craft Stick Snail Instructions:
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Base coat 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.
Add 2 pink dots with an eraser end to the end of the stick. These will be the cheeks.
STEP TWO
Cut two pink chenille stems in half and then bend them in half. Attach a wiggle eye to the bend of both chenille stems with a glue gun and glue sticks.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP THREE
Glue the eyes to the right-hand side of the back of the jumbo craft stick Snail body. Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on either side of the face. draw a smile with a permanent marker from cheek to cheek to create the Snail’s mouth.
STEP FOUR
Download and print the Craft Stick Snail Pattern, then cut out with scissors. Trace the Snail shell onto purple craft foam. Cut out with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
You could also use colored cardstock or craft felt instead of craft foam for this project.
STEP FIVE
Attach an assortment of small and colorful buttons to the Snail shell in a swirl pattern using a glue gun and glue sticks.
If you do not have buttons, use rhinestones, pom poms, or even small dots from a paper punch.
STEP SIX
Glue the completed Snail shell to the jumbo craft stick body, using the photo as your guide.
Enjoy your fun creation!
Print the Tutorial:
Dollar Store Craft Stick Snail
Simple jumbo craft sticks from the Dollar Store transform into the cutest Snail just in time for Summer! This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with coloring, counting and motor skills. Make this super cute wooden craft stick Snail in just about 30 minutes!
Materials
- Wooden Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
- Craft Paint – Light Green, Pink
- Chenille Stems, Pink – Dollar Store
- Craft Foam – Purple
- Buttons, Assorted – Dollar Store
- CRAFT STICK SNAIL PATTERN
Tools
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Permanent Marker
Instructions
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Base coat 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 TWO
Cut two pink chenille stems in half and then bend them in half. Attach a wiggle eye to the bend of both chenille stems with a glue gun and glue sticks.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP THREE
Glue the eyes to the right-hand side of the back of the jumbo craft stick Snail body. Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on either side of the face.
STEP FOUR
Download and print the Craft Stick Snail Pattern, then cut out with scissors. Trace the Snail shell onto purple craft foam. Cut out with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
You could also use colored cardstock or craft felt instead of craft foam for this project.
STEP FIVE
Attach an assortment of small and colorful buttons to the Snail shell in a swirl pattern using a glue gun and glue sticks.
If you do not have buttons, use rhinestones, pom poms, or even small dots from a paper punch.
STEP SIX
Glue the completed Snail shell to the jumbo craft stick body, using the photo as your guide.
STEP SEVEN
To finish, draw a smile with a permanent marker from cheek to cheek to create the Snail’s mouth.
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