Horse Craft Stick Project
If you’ve got a little animal lover at home, this horse craft stick project is going to trot straight into their heart. With a felt muzzle, soft ears, and a fluffy mane, it’s got just enough texture to make it extra fun for little hands.
This project is simple, budget-friendly, and perfect for preschoolers or early elementary kids learning about farm animals.
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What You’ll Need for This Popsicle Stick Horse Craft
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Horse
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all your supplies: craft sticks, brown and pink paint, felt pieces, googly eyes, glue, scissors, paintbrush, and a marker.
Step 2: Build the Base
Glue five craft sticks together side by side with a small stick across the top to hold them in place.
Step 3: Paint the Sticks Brown
Paint the entire surface of the craft sticks brown and let it dry.
Step 4: Trace the Felt Pieces
Trace horse ear and muzzle shapes onto felt using templates or by hand.
Step 5: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out felt shapes for ears, muzzle, and hair details.
Step 6: Add the Muzzle and Eyes
Glue the tan felt muzzle to the bottom of the painted craft sticks, and attach googly eyes above it.
Attach the felt ears and mane to the top of the head, draw on nostrils with a black marker, and hang your finished horse on display!
All done!
Your craft is ready to show off!
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