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Candy Robots for Valentine’s Day are so fun to make and even more fun to give to friends, family, or classmates! This is the perfect Valentine’s Day craft idea for kids. This sweet holiday always seems to come quickly, and this fast DIY Valentine can be whipped up in a snap!
Candy Robots for Valentine’s Day
One quick trip to the dollar store, or anywhere Valentine candy is sold will be the hardest part. This time of year, the dollar store carries additional Valentine craft supplies, and so do all craft stores. Get out your glue gun because we’re getting crafty!
You can even make these for other occasions too such as birthday parties! Candy options always have festive options during the holidays. If it’s not a holiday, consider juice boxes, Tic Tacs, or gum packages. The goal is to get crafty and know that you can’t go wrong! Every candy robot is cute:)
Candy Robot Supplies
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Box of Smarties candies or Conversation Hearts
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Sixlets
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Small boxes of Nerds
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Vanilla pudding or tapioca cups
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Gooley eyes
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Hot glue gun
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Various craft accessories to dress the robots up (ribbon, craft foam, etc).
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Sharpie marker
For a healthier alternative use little raisin boxes for the feet, organic juice boxes, and applesauce for the head! There are so many variations to these robots so you can personalize your robots based on the ages of the kids and even offer healthier and non-food options.
How to Make A Candy Robot
Begin by assembling the candy robot from the bottom up. If you’re working with small kids, have them place all the candy in order as you glue it together. The two boxes of Nerds get glued together to create a sturdy base. Next, the rectangle box of candy gets glued on top of the Nerds.
Next, flip the vanilla pudding cup upside down and glue it to the top of the candy box (making sure it is centered for weight purposes). Now, add the candy arms before the crafty final touches.
Dress up your Valentine Candy Robots with whatever you can find at the dollar store or your local craft store. These big cute lips with coordinating heart headpieces look SO CUTE together! Consider tying a small bow on the robot’s head… the options are endless! Finally, glue on the googly eyes and draw on some eyelashes with a permanent marker.
More Valentine’s Day Crafts by Smart School House:
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Valentine’s Day Gingerbread House
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Candy Heart Bouquet
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Valentine Candy Critter
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Old School Valentine
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Heart Pretzels
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Blushing Valentine
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Valentine Fortune Cookies
Valentine's Day Candy Robot
You Will Need
These are just suggestions, so remember that you can use several various candies or containers with similar shapes
- Box of Smarties candies or Conversation Hearts
- Sixlets
- Small boxes of Nerds
- Vanilla pudding or tapioca cups
- Gooley eyes
- Hot glue gun
- Various craft accessories to dress the robots up (ribbon, craft foam, etc).
- Sharpie marker
Directions
- Begin by assembling the candy robot from the bottom up. The two boxes of Nerds get glued together to create a sturdy base.
- Next, the rectangle box of candy gets glued on top of the Nerds.
- Flip the vanilla pudding cup upside down and glue it to the top of the candy box (making sure it is centered for weight purposes).
- Add the candy arms before the crafty final touches.
- Dress up your Valentine Candy Robots with whatever you can find at the dollar store or your local craft store.
- Finally, glue on the googly eyes and draw on some eyelashes with a permanent marker.
