Summer is one of the most wonderful times of the year!
The warmest weather, the sun shining bright, BBQs and popsicles. I am always ready for summer time, I mean who isn’t? Since the weather gets hot, why not cool off with a Hello Summer framed cardstock paper craft. No better project to welcome summer than popsicle art.
A cutting machine makes this project a breeze. My Cricut is one of my favorite tools as it replaces cutting by hand. But do not fret!! See No Cutting Machine? No Problem section below for tips on how this project can be done without a cutting machine.
Materials for hello summer framed paper craft
- Cardstock paper
- Wood blocks (Jenga or Dollar Tree tumbling blocks)
- Wood glue
- Stain or paint
- Foam glue tape/dots
- Cardboard or wood (for the back as support)
- Cricut machine and cutting mats (not pictured in supply list graphic)
Link to my Hello Summer Art project on Cricut Design Space.
Instructions for hello summer cardstock paper craft
The frame is really easy to make and a good starting point. First, Jenga blocks are a different size than the dollar tree building blocks, so keep that in mind. I suggest laying out the blocks to form the frame size you like. After that, glue the blocks together.
Once the frame is assembled, measure the size and you can make the project to fit that frame size. As the saying goes, measure twice and cut once.
The first time I made this, I sized it to fit a letter size paper and the wood blocks didn’t equal the same size. HA! In fact, I had to recut the whole project, but hey you live and learn.
Now that the frame is secure and dried, you can stain or paint it. This is where you can change it up a bit if you’d like. Stains are great for keeping the wood texture while painting offers a lot of color options. You could match one of the colors in the project or pick a different color altogether.
Cut your cardboard to fit to the edges of the wood frame. Glue the wood frame to the cardboard and set aside until you’re done assembling the Hello Summer paper art craft.
Measure twice cut once
Grab your cutting mat(s) and cardstock paper. You will need 9 different colored cardstock paper sheets. 6 colors for the popsicles, 1 for the popsicle sticks, 1 black for hello and 1 white for the background.
Use the dimensions you measured from the inside of the frame. Resize the project in Cricut Design Space so that it fits the frame, then let’s get cutting.
After the project is cut you can assemble with the foam glue tape or dots. This is where the 3D effect happens. Foam tape is great for this project. It is easier to cut the size you need with less waste. Though both options will work.
Flip over the popsicles and add the glue tape/dots to the back. Line up as best as you can and press against the background to secure.
Lastly, fit your completed art into the wood frame and attach to the cardboard with the foam tape/dots. Also, a glue stick would work.
No cutting machine? No problem.
You can print the Hello Summer popsicle art on paper and use the blocks to frame it. Surely this still creates a cute 2D wall art piece.
If you are wanting a 3D effect, for instance, the popsicles to pop off the paper. Print then cut the popsicles and hello out and glue dot to another paper. The outline of the popsicles are easy to cut by hand, the letters may not be as easy. I suggest writing out summer or use craft letters then gluing them on top of the popsicle shape.
I surely hope you liked this fun summery craft. A super cute addition to your home decor. Here’s to summer vibes and good times!
If you created this art project, I would love to see how it turned out. Feel free to share with me on my social media. @EmjaybeeDesign #EmjaybeeDesign
Here’s to craft projects that inspire you to break out your creative and crafty side while making life beautiful!
♥ Megan
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