Bear Popsicle Stick Craft
This bear popsicle stick craft is simple, cute, and sturdy enough to survive real kid handling, which already puts it in the win column. With layered paper pieces and a classic craft stick base, it’s a great option for animal units, woodland themes, or anytime you want a low-prep project that still looks finished.
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Materials for a Bear Popsicle Stick Craft
Step by Step Bear Popsicle Stick Craft Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Lay out all materials on a flat work surface. Make sure the craft sticks are clean and dry before you start.
Step 2: Paint the Craft Sticks
Paint four jumbo craft sticks brown and let the paint dry completely.
Step 3: Build the Craft Stick Base
Line the painted sticks up side by side to form a rectangle, glue them together, and let the base dry.
Step 4: Cut the Paper Pieces
From brown and tan cardstock, cut layered ear shapes, a large tan oval for the muzzle, smaller tan ovals for cheeks and paws, white circles for the eyes, and a small black oval for the nose.
Step 5: Layer the Ears
Layer the ear pieces and glue them together.
Step 6: Attach the Ears
Glue the layered ears to the top of the craft stick base so they peek out above the sticks.
Step 7: Add the Face Base
Glue the white eye circles onto the upper center of the bear, then attach the large tan oval below them for the muzzle.
Step 8: Add the Paws
Glue four small tan ovals near the top and bottom of the bear to create the paws.
Step 9: Glue on the Nose
Glue the black oval nose near the top center of the muzzle.
Step 10: Draw the Eyes
Use the black marker to draw the eye details on the white circles.
All done!
Once it’s fully dry, display your bear on a bulletin board, wall, or shelf, or add it to an animal-themed display!
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