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Pop-It-a Kawaii Avocado

Pop-It-a Kawaii Avocado
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Make a kawaii avocado Pop-It fidget toy using foam sheets, buttons, and paint; practice cutting, gluing, and simple decorating skills.

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Step-by-step guide to make a Pop-It Kawaii Avocado

What you need
Acrylic paint, adult supervision required, craft glue, foam sheets green and another color, paintbrush, pencil, scissors, scrap paper, small round buttons

Step 1

Gather all the materials on a clean table so everything is ready to use.

Step 2

Draw a large avocado shape on the scrap paper to make a template.

Step 3

Cut out the paper avocado template carefully with scissors.

Step 4

Place the paper template on a green foam sheet and trace around it with the pencil.

Step 5

Cut out the avocado shape from the green foam following your pencil line.

Step 6

Trace a small circle on the other colored foam to make the pit and cut it out.

Step 7

Arrange the small round buttons on the avocado foam where you want the Pop-It bubbles to be.

Step 8

Put a small dab of craft glue on the back of each button.

Step 9

Press each glued button onto the avocado foam where you arranged them and hold each for a few seconds.

Step 10

Put a thin line of glue on the back of the foam pit circle.

Step 11

Press the foam pit circle into the center of the avocado and hold it until it feels secure.

Step 12

Paint two round eyes and a curved smile on the avocado with black paint to make a kawaii face.

Step 13

Paint small pink blush circles under the eyes for an extra cute look.

Step 14

Let your avocado dry completely so the glue and paint are set.

Step 15

Share your finished kawaii avocado Pop-It on DIY.org.

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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What can we use instead of the green foam sheet or the small round buttons for the Pop-It bubbles?

If you don't have a green foam sheet, use green construction paper, felt, or cardboard covered with green craft paper for the avocado shape, and replace the small round buttons used for the Pop-It bubbles with flat wooden beads, large sequins, or adhesive foam dots.

Why are the buttons not sticking to the avocado foam and how can I fix it?

If the buttons won't stick after step 8, try a stronger tacky craft glue or hot glue (with adult supervision), press each button firmly for 10–15 seconds as you did in step 8, and let the project dry flat as directed in step 14 so the bond sets.

How can I adapt this Pop-It avocado activity for a 3-year-old versus a 10-year-old?

For a 3‑year‑old, have an adult do steps 2–6 and use pre‑glued adhesive foam dots for step 7 while they press bubbles and paint simple eyes in step 11, but for a 10‑year‑old let them trace and cut the template themselves, arrange more buttons in step 6, and experiment with real silicone poppers or detailed kawaii painting.

How can we personalize or improve the finished avocado before sharing on DIY.org?

To personalize or improve durability before sharing on DIY.org, glue a small magnet or keychain loop to the back after step 14, add a thin coat of clear craft sealer over the painted face from step 11, or swap the foam pit from step 9 for a removable felt pocket.

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Facts about DIY fidget toys for kids

✂️ Craft foam (EVA foam) is light, bendy, and water-resistant — perfect for safe, kid-friendly cutting and gluing.

😊 "Kawaii" means "cute" in Japanese and grew into a whole pop culture style with characters like Hello Kitty.

🥑 Avocados are actually a large berry with a single seed — so your kawaii avocado is officially fruity!

🪡 Buttons were used as decorative objects thousands of years ago in places like the Indus Valley, not just for fastening.

🧠 Fidget toys (like Pop-Its) are popular because many people find them helpful for reducing stress and staying focused.

How do I make a Pop-It-a Kawaii Avocado toy?

To make a Pop‑It‑a Kawaii Avocado, trace an avocado shape onto two green foam sheets and cut both pieces for front and back. Cut small foam circles to create “pop” bubbles—glue their edges so they’re slightly movable—or use foam dots. Decorate the front with paint or markers and glue on button cheeks and a smiling face. Sandwich and glue the edges, leaving bubbles able to press. Use adult help for cutting and hot glue.

What materials do I need for a Pop-It-a Kawaii Avocado?

Materials needed: green and dark-green foam sheets, small foam circles or self‑adhesive foam dots for pop bubbles, craft glue or a low‑temperature glue gun (adult use), blunt-tip scissors, pencil, acrylic paint and brushes, permanent markers, buttons or googly eyes for decoration, optional felt for backing, and clear sealer or Mod Podge. Keep small parts away from very young children.

What ages is the Pop-It-a Kawaii Avocado activity suitable for?

This craft works well for kids aged about 5–12. Ages 5–7 will need close adult help cutting foam and attaching bubbles; ages 8–12 can generally handle tracing, cutting, painting, and gluing with supervision. For toddlers (2–4), offer pre-cut shapes and let them decorate with stickers or paint to join safely. Adjust complexity and tools to each child’s fine motor skills.

What are some safety tips and fun variations for this craft?

Benefits include practicing fine motor skills, hand‑eye coordination, creativity, and focus while making a sensory fidget toy. Variations: use felt or craft foam stickers, make a magnet or keychain version, or swap colors and facial expressions. Safety tips: use non‑toxic supplies, blunt scissors, supervise hot glue, and avoid small button parts for children under three to prevent choking. Always firmly glue decorations.
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