Giraffe Craft Stick Project

If your kids love zoo animals, this giraffe craft stick project is a tall order of fun. With its big spots, silly googly eyes, and floppy felt ears, it’s as adorable as it is easy to make.
This project is quick, colorful, and perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, or any little crafter who wants to bring a piece of the zoo home.
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What You’ll Need for This Popsicle Stick Giraffe Craft
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How to Make a Popsicle Stick Giraffe

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.

Step 2: Build the Base
Line up popsicle sticks and glue a cross stick to secure the base.

Step 3: Paint the Sticks Yellow
Paint the sticks yellow and let dry.

Step 4: Cut the Felt Pieces
Cut out felt pieces: ears, inner ears, muzzle, and ossicones (horns).

Step 5: Add the Eyes and Muzzle
Glue the googly eyes and felt muzzle onto the yellow popsicle stick base.

Step 6: Add the Ears, Ossicones, and Spots
Add ears and ossicones with glue.
Use brown paint to dab on giraffe spots.

Step 7: Draw the Nostrils
Draw nostrils with a black marker.
All done!
Let everything dry completely and display your giraffe!

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