Dog Popsicle Stick Craft for Kids

This dog popsicle stick craft is a tail-wagging good time for kids! With a few craft sticks, some brown and red cardstock, and a pair of googly eyes, your little ones can make the cutest little puppy face in just a few easy steps.

Graphic showing a dog popsicle stick craft with the text “dog popsicle stick craft” on a green background.

Materials for This Dog Popsicle Stick Craft

Before you start, gather your simple supplies. Most of these are basic craft staples you likely already have on hand, making this a great no-fuss pet or farm animal craft for kids.

Supplies

Regular craft sticks (4)
Cardstock – tan/brown, red, yellow
Googly eyes
Scissors
Glue stick
Black marker

Once everything is laid out, let's build this adorable puppy!

How to Make a Dog Popsicle Stick Craft

This dog popsicle stick craft comes together with simple cutting and gluing. Follow the steps below to make your adorable puppy face craft.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Gather all the supplies for this dog popsicle stick craft. Setting everything out ahead of time keeps the process easy and enjoyable.

Craft supplies for a dog popsicle stick craft including wooden craft sticks, colored cardstock, scissors, glue stick, hot glue stick, and marker on a white background.

Step 2: Assemble the Dog Body

Lay 4 craft sticks side by side and glue them together to form the dog's face and body.

Four wooden craft sticks arranged side by side next to a clear hot glue stick for a popsicle stick dog craft.

Step 3: Trace and Cut the Features

Trace and cut two large floppy ears from brown cardstock, a round yellow nose, and a red collar strip.

Cut paper pieces for a popsicle stick dog craft including ears, muzzle, tail, collar strip, and circle cut from colored cardstock with scissors nearby.

Step 4: Cut Out All Pieces

Cut out all the traced pieces with scissors, cutting inside the lines for a clean finish.

Step 5: Attach the Ears

Glue the floppy ears to the top sides of the craft stick body, letting them hang down on either side.

Partially assembled dog popsicle stick craft with googly eyes, paper ears, muzzle, collar, and tail attached to wooden craft sticks.

Step 6: Attach the Collar and Nose

Glue the red collar strip across the lower section of the body and attach the yellow nose in the center of the face area.

Step 7: Add the Eyes

Attach wiggle eyes above the nose.

Step 8: Add the Final Details

Use a black marker to draw a happy smile, tongue, or any other fun details your kiddo wants to add.

Dog popsicle stick craft with facial details drawn on the muzzle using a black marker, shown beside the marker.

Your adorable dog popsicle stick craft is done — a puppy any kid will be proud of!

Finished dog popsicle stick craft made with wooden craft sticks, paper ears, googly eyes, and a red paper collar with a yellow circle tag.

Grab the Dog Popsicle Stick Craftivity

Want to make this pet craft even easier? The Dog Craftivity includes printable templates and step-by-step instructions — great for pet unit studies, homeschool, or a fun afternoon craft with the kiddos.

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