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Popsicle Stick Acorn Craft for Kids

By: Melissa Coleman Last Updated: Oct 24, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links.

Get ready for a nutty adventure with this adorable popsicle stick acorn craft for kids!



Gather your little crafters and watch as ordinary popsicle sticks transform into sweet adorable acorns.


It's a delightful and easy project that not only sparks creativity but also brings a bit of nature's charm indoors.


Let those imaginations run wild as acorns turn into treasures in the hands of your little artisans!

Finished popsicle stick acorn craft



Embrace the crisp breeze and vibrant colors of fall with a craft that's as charming as the fall season itself!


In our latest popsicle stick crafts adventure, we're diving into the world of acorns.


Let's embark on a journey where imagination meets nature, and popsicle sticks take on a nutty transformation!



Why you'll love this craft!

  • Easy Peasy, Fall Squeezy
  • Budget Friendly
  • Great for Fine Motor Skills and Hand-Eye Coordination

Finished popsicle stick acorn craft



Supplies to make a craft stick acorn

  • Jumbo Craft Sticks
  • Googly Eyes
  • Craft Foam, Brown
  • Natural Jute Twine
  • Acrylic Paint – Medium Brown and Pink
  • Glue Gun and Hot Glue Sticks (love this cordless glue gun)
  • Paintbrush, flat and detail
  • Scissors
  • Pencil with new Eraser
  • Permanent Black Marker
  • Pencil
  • Acorn Top Pattern

Most of these items can be found at the dollar store.

Materials to create a popsicle stick acorn



How to make a popsicle stick acorn craft for kids

Gather all your supplies.


To create each acorn, line up five jumbo craft sticks on your work surface in a graduated pattern. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo popsicle sticks (or use mini popsicle sticks) to the width of the acorn and attach them 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.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



Trim the top edge of the craft sticks even with the shortest craft stick using scissors.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



Basecoat the front and sides of the acorns with medium brown acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



Download, print, and cut out the acorn top pattern with scissors. Trace onto dark brown craft foam (or you can use construction paper). Cut out with scissors.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



Attach the acorn caps to the top of the acorns with a glue gun and glue sticks.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



Using a detail paintbrush, create an “X” pattern on the craft foam with medium brown acrylic craft paint. You could also use a brown paint pen and a scallop pattern.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



Add a face to the acorn by attaching two wiggle eyes. Add cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser in pink acrylic craft paint and dotting it on either side of the face.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



Draw a mouth from cheek to cheek with a permanent black marker.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



To finish the acorn, tie a bow with natural jute twine and attach it to the acorn stem with a glue gun and glue sticks.

Steps to create a popsicle stick acorn



This is a fun activity to create with the kiddos in just about 30 minutes.

Finished popsicle stick acorn craft



Even more fall popsicle stick crafts

  • Popsicle Stick Pumpkin
  • Popsicle Stick Scarecrow
  • Popsicle Stick Campfire Craft for Kids
  • Popsicle Stick S’mores Craft
  • Popsicle Stick Pilgrims
  • Popsicle Stick Turkey

Finished popsicle stick acorn craft

Popsicle Stick Acorn Craft for Kids

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