Crab Popsicle Stick Craft for Kids
This crab popsicle stick craft is a perfect beach or ocean activity for kids! With a few craft sticks, some bright red paint, and red cardstock for the claws and legs, your little ones will create an adorable little crab that is perfect for a summer or ocean theme.
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Materials for This Crab Popsicle Stick Craft
Before you start, gather your supplies. Most of these basic craft supplies are probably already in your stash, making this a great easy ocean craft for kids.
Once everything is ready, let's build this little crab!
How to Make a Crab Popsicle Stick Craft
This crab popsicle stick craft comes together with painting, cutting, and gluing. Follow the steps below to make your adorable ocean craft.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all the supplies for this crab popsicle stick craft. Having everything laid out ahead of time makes the process easy and fun.
Step 2: Paint the Craft Sticks
Paint all 5 craft sticks red. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat if necessary.
Step 3: Assemble the Crab Body
Once dry, lay 3 painted sticks side by side and glue them together to form the crab's body.
Step 4: Trace and Cut the Claws and Legs
Trace and cut 2 large claw shapes and 4 small leg shapes from red cardstock with scissors.
Step 5: Attach the Claws
Glue the 2 large claws to the top corners of the crab body, one on each side.
Step 6: Attach the Legs
Glue 2 small legs along each side of the crab's body.
Step 7: Add the Eyes
Attach white circles or googly eyes to the bottom center of the crab's body.
Step 8: Add the Final Details
Use a black marker to draw a wide smile, eyes (if you didn't use googly eyes), and/or any additional details you like.
All done!
Your adorable crab popsicle stick craft is ready to head to the beach!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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