CRAFT STICK PINEAPPLE CRAFT - Creative Cynchronicity

Looking for a fun and budget-friendly way to keep the kids busy this summer? This Dollar Store Craft Stick Pineapple Craft is just the thing!

Using simple supplies and a whole lot of imagination, your little ones can create a tropical friend that’s as cute as it is creative. It’s a great beginner craft that helps build fine motor skills and encourages kids to express themselves. Plus, who can resist that cheerful pineapple smile?

Find some great tips to make crafting with kids easier and more fun here.

DOLLAR STORE CRAFT STICK PINEAPPLE CRAFT

Supplies laid out for craft stick pineapple project including paint, felt, googly eyes, glue gun, and scissors.

Supplies You’ll Need for This Craft Stick Pineapple Project:

I’ve included links to the products below. You may have many of these supplies already on hand. If not, I would suggest checking your local dollar store first if you can because you will often find them there very inexpensively.

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Craft Sticks, Jumbo
Googly Eyes
Craft Felt – Olive Green, Dark Green
Marker, Black
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Low Temp Works Best
Acrylic Craft Paint – Bright Yellow, Gold, Pink
Paintbrush
Sponge Dabber
Scissors
PATTERNS

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Overhead view of two smiling craft stick pineapples lying flat on white surface.

How to Make a Pineapple from Craft Sticks: Step-by-Step Tutorial:

Craft sticks being glued together to form the base shape of the pineapple.

STEP ONE

Gather all supplies. To create each pineapple, line up five jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the pineapple and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks.

Craft sticks painted bright yellow using acrylic paint and a flat paintbrush.

STEP TWO

Basecoat the pineapples with bright 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.

Gold diamond pattern painted over the yellow base to resemble pineapple texture.

STEP THREE

Paint diagonal lines with gold acrylic craft paint to create a diamond pattern on each pineapple. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.

Pink cheeks and googly eyes added to the pineapple using a sponge dabber and glue gun.

STEP FOUR

Attach two googly eyes with a glue gun and glue sticks. Create cheeks by dipping a sponge dabber into pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on both sides of the pineapple.

Pineapple leaf patterns traced onto green felt using handprint template.

STEP FIVE

Download, print, and cut out the pineapple leaf patterns or you can trace your child’s hands to create the pineapple leaves. Trace leaf patterns onto olive green and dark green craft felt.

Green felt handprint leaves cut out and ready for assembly.

STEP SIX

Cut out the pineapple leaf patterns with scissors.

Felt leaves glued to the back of the craft stick pineapple.

STEP SEVEN

Flip the pineapples over and attach the leaves with a glue gun and glue sticks.

Finished pineapples with big smiles and googly eyes ready to display.

STEP EIGHT

To finish, draw a smile from cheek to cheek with a black marker.

Close-up of two completed craft stick pineapples with pink cheeks and handprint felt leaves.

Whether you’re planning a summer playdate, a backyard luau, or just a rainy day activity, this adorable craft stick pineapple is sure to bring some sunny fun to your day.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Pineapple Craft

Can I use regular glue instead of a glue gun?

Yes, liquid craft glue works well, but allow extra drying time for it. We recommend a basic craft glue like Elmer’s or Aleene’s.

Is this a good project for developing fine motor skills?

Absolutely! This is perfect for building fine motor skills—cutting, painting, dabbing, and gluing all help develop coordination.

What can I do instead of using felt?

Try green construction paper, foam sheets, or even trace and cut out the leaves from old cereal boxes and paint them green!

I don’t have any googly eyes on hand. What can I use instead?

Just cut eyes out of construction paper, felt, or craft foam. Or you can draw them on using markers.

Can this craft be personalized?

Yes! Offer guidance, but let kids make their own choices, even if their pineapple ends up pink with one googly eye. They can make silly faces or decorations like sunglasses. Or maybe they want to pick their own colors for a rainbow of pineapples!

Check out these fun pineapple facts for kids!

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Love this cute pineapple craft? Don’t forget to save it to your favorite kids’ crafts Pinterest board so you’ll have it handy for your next creative afternoon. It’s the perfect summer project to brighten your day!