Strawberries! Just the word conjures up images of sunshine, picnics, and of course, delicious treats.
But the fun with these little red gems doesn’t have to stop at the taste buds. Strawberries are also the perfect inspiration for a delightful array of crafts that are both adorable and engaging for kids of all ages.
So, grab your crafting supplies, wash some fresh strawberries (for a taste test, of course!), and get ready to unleash your inner artist with these 25 berry-licious craft ideas:
Paper Crafts for the Littlest Picassos (Ages 2-4):
Stamping Spectacular:
Cut strawberries in half and let your little one use them as stamps! Red paint on white paper creates a classic strawberry design. For added fun, use green paint to make leaves with their fingers.
Paper Plate Delight:
Paint a paper plate red and let it dry. Once dry, cut out a green leafy top and glue it on. Add black seed dots with a marker and you have a simple yet satisfying strawberry masterpiece.
Strawberry Garland:
Punch out heart shapes from red construction paper. Decorate them with green marker stems and black seed dots. String them together on yarn for a cheerful strawberry garland to brighten up any space.
Shapely Surprise:
Cut out large red strawberry shapes from construction paper. Let your child decorate them with buttons, glitter, stickers, or anything their creative minds can conjure.
Paper Bag Puppets:
Brown paper lunch bags get a makeover! Cut out red strawberry shapes for the “body” and green construction paper for leaves. Glue them onto the bag and add a fun face with markers or googly eyes. Now you have a playful strawberry puppet for imaginative storytelling.
Easy Crafts for Budding Artists (Ages 5-8):
Pom-Pom Fun:
Red yarn transforms into fluffy strawberries with this easy craft. Wrap yarn around a cardboard cutout in a circle shape. Cut the yarn, tie it securely in the center, and fluff it out to create a round pom-pom. Add green pipe cleaner leaves and black felt seeds for a finishing touch.
Button Bonanza:
This craft is a great way to use up stray buttons! Glue red buttons of various sizes onto cardboard or thick paper. Add green felt leaves and black seed details for a dimensional strawberry artwork.
Fingerprint Frenzy:
Dip little fingers in red paint and create a cluster of juicy strawberries on a piece of paper. Use green paint for the leaves and a black marker for the seeds.
Pipe Cleaner Play:
Red pipe cleaners become adorable strawberries with a little twist. Bend the pipe cleaner into a heart shape and twist the ends together to create the stem. Wrap a green pipe cleaner around the stem for the leaves and add black beads for seeds.
Sock Surprise:
Upcycle an old red sock! Stuff it with cotton balls to create a plump strawberry shape. Sew the top closed and add green felt leaves and black seed details with embroidery floss.
Crafts for the Aspiring Crafters (Ages 9 and Up):
Tie-Dye Magic:
White fabric squares become vibrant strawberry masterpieces with a little tie-dye magic. Use red, pink, and green dyes to create a swirling, artistic strawberry design.
Clay Creations:
Mold red air-dry clay into strawberry shapes. Once dry, paint them with details like seeds, leaves, and even little white polka dots. You can even create a small clay basket to hold your finished strawberries.
Sew Sweet Strawberries:
For the crafty kids who love to sew, red felt transforms into adorable stuffed strawberries. Cut out two strawberry shapes and sew them together, leaving a small opening for stuffing. Stuff with cotton balls, sew it closed, and add details like leaves and seeds with embroidery floss.
Woven Wonders:
Weaving is a fun and creative way to make strawberry art. Use red and green yarn to create a woven strawberry design on a cardboard loom.
Quilling Charm:
This craft requires a bit more patience but the results are stunning. Use thin strips of red paper to create delicate quilling coils and assemble them into a beautiful dimensional strawberry artwork.
Bonus: Playful Crafts with Real Strawberries!
Strawberry Crowns:
Let your kids channel their inner royalty with fresh strawberry crowns! Cut the tops off strawberries and arrange them in a circle on a headband or pipe cleaner. Secure them with string or floral wire and decorate with leaves for a festive headpiece.
Strawberry Faces:
There’s something undeniably cheerful about a strawberry with a face! This simple craft is perfect for kids of all ages and requires minimal supplies. It’s a great way to unleash creativity, practice fine motor skills, and of course, have some fun with everyone’s favorite summer fruit.
Edible and Playful Crafts:
Strawberry Kebabs:
Not quite a craft, but definitely a fun and delicious activity! Thread fresh strawberries, blueberries, and marshmallows onto skewers for a healthy and colorful treat.
Chocolate Dipped Fun:
Melt some white chocolate and dip fresh strawberries. Decorate with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even edible glitter for a personalized and tasty treat.
Strawberry Play Dough:
Whip up a batch of red play dough scented with a touch of vanilla extract for an extra-sensory strawberry experience. Kids can mold the play dough into shapes, make pretend strawberry cakes, or create a miniature strawberry farm scene.
Crafts Beyond Paper and Paint:
Rockin’ Strawberries:
Find some smooth rocks and paint them red. Once dry, add green stems and black seed details with acrylic paint. These painted strawberry rocks are perfect for decorating a garden or backyard play area.
Strawberry Coasters:
Corkboard squares become cute and functional coasters with a strawberry makeover. Cut out red felt strawberry shapes and glue them onto the corkboard. Add green felt leaves and black seed details for a touch of whimsy.
Strawberry Bath Bombs:
For older kids (with adult supervision!), try making strawberry-scented bath bombs. Combine baking soda, citric acid, and a few drops of red food coloring in a bowl. Add a strawberry essential oil for a delightful scent. Mold the mixture into small balls and let them dry completely for a fizzy bath time treat.
Strawberry Jewelry:
Red glass beads or red plastic pony beads can be strung on elastic cord to create adorable strawberry bracelets or necklaces. Add green beads for leaves and black beads for seeds.
Strawberry Lanterns:
This craft requires adult supervision but the results are magical! Carefully cut out a design on a red paper lantern, like a strawberry silhouette or polka dots. Light a battery-operated candle inside and watch your room glow with a warm, strawberry ambiance.
The Final Strawberry Squeeze:
With these 25 creative ideas, the possibilities for strawberry crafts are endless! So grab your little Picassos, turn on some upbeat music, and get ready to celebrate the joy of summer with some berry-licious crafting fun. Remember, the most important ingredient is a playful spirit and a love for all things strawberry!
