French fries craft with craft sticks
Imagine turning a fast-food favorite into a fun and quirky French fries craft project! These craft sticks French fries are the perfect activity to spark creativity and bring a smile to your face. With just a few simple materials like jumbo craft sticks, felt, and glitter glue, you can create your very own set of cheerful French fries.
This French fries craft is not just adorable but also super easy to make. It’s a fantastic way to keep kids entertained while encouraging fine motor skills and creativity. Plus, it works beautifully as a classroom display, party décor, or a fun gift for friends. The materials are affordable, and the process is foolproof, making it perfect for crafters of all skill levels.
Whether it’s for a classroom project, family crafting time, or just a rainy day activity, this DIY is guaranteed to brighten your day.
How to make French fries craft
Materials
Here’s what you’ll need to bring your French fries craft to life:
- Craft Sticks (Jumbo): These will be the fries. Their size makes painting and gluing easy.
- Wiggle Eyes: Add character and personality to your fries.
- Craft Felt (Red, Pink): Used to make the fry carton and cheeks for your fries.
- Glitter Glue (Clear): Acts as the “salt” on your fries. Adds sparkle and fun!
- Acrylic Craft Paint (Golden Yellow): For painting the craft sticks into fry-like perfection.
Equipment
- Black Marker: For outlining and adding details.
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (Low Temp): A quick and easy way to assemble your craft.
- Paintbrush: For applying paint and spreading glitter glue.
- Scissors: For cutting the felt and craft sticks.
- Patterns: Download and print French fry carton patterns for easy tracing.
Instructions to make the French Fries Craft
First, I gathered my supplies and painted 10-12 jumbo craft sticks with golden yellow acrylic paint, letting them dry before adding a second coat if needed. I trimmed one rounded end off each stick with scissors. Next, I printed and cut out the fry carton patterns, traced them onto red craft felt, and carefully cut out the shapes.
I attached 4-5 craft sticks to the base of the fry carton using a glue gun (liquid craft glue works too but dries slower). To add layers, I glued a second and third set of sticks randomly on top. Then, I finished assembling the carton by gluing the top part to the base.
For fun details, I brushed clear glitter glue onto each fry for a “salt” effect, added two wiggle eyes, pink craft felt cheeks, and glued everything in place. Finally, I drew a smile with a black marker, and my design was done!
Tips
- Use low-temp glue guns to avoid accidental burns, especially if crafting with kids.
- Apply thin layers of paint to avoid drips or uneven coverage.
- Add glitter glue in small amounts and spread it quickly for a more even “salt” effect.
Craft Variations
- Create a mini version using smaller craft sticks for a keychain or ornament.
- Experiment with different colors of felt to make custom fry cartons.
- Add accessories like bows or hats to your French fries for a cute, festive twist.
- Turn it into a magnet for your fridge by attaching a magnet strip to the back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular-sized craft sticks?
Yes, but the fries will be smaller. Adjust the felt carton pattern accordingly.
What if I don’t have a glue gun?
Liquid craft glue works fine but will need more drying time.
Can kids make this craft?
Absolutely! Just supervise them when using scissors or a glue gun.
How can I personalize the craft?
Use different colors, add fun faces, or write names on the fry cartons.
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French fries craft with craft sticks
Materials
- Craft Sticks Jumbo
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Felt – Red Pink
- Glitter Glue
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Golden Yellow
Tools
- Marker - Black
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Low Temp Works Best
- scissors
Instructions
- Gather all supplies. To create the French fries, paint 10-12 jumbo craft sticks with golden yellow acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary. Use washable markers, crayon, or even colored pencil to color the jumbo craft sticks.
- Using scissors, cut one of the rounded ends from each of the jumbo craft sticks.
- Download, print, and cut out the French fry patterns. Trace the fry carton patterns onto red craft felt.
- Cut out the fry carton patterns with scissors. Make sure to cut inside the traced lines so you end up with a clean finished project.
- Attach 4-5 craft sticks to the base of the fry carton with a glue gun and glue sticks. Make sure that the cut end of the jumbo craft sticks are facing up.
- Glue a second and third layer of craft stick French fries in a random manner on top of the first layer of fries.
- Attach the top of the fry carton to the base, using a glue gun and glue sticks.
- Apply clear glitter glue to each one of the French fries and spread it out over the surface of the craft sticks with a paintbrush. The glitter becomes the salt.
- Attach two wiggle eyes with a glue gun and glue sticks. Cut out two circles from pink craft felt and glue to either side of the eyes for the cheeks.
- To finish, outline the hot dog bun with a brown marker.
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