Popsicle Craft Stick Craft for Kids
This popsicle craft stick craft is the sweetest summer activity for kids! With a pack of craft sticks, some colorful paint, foam sheets, and googly eyes, your little ones can create the most adorable ice cream popsicle characters — each one with its own fun personality and silly face.
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Materials for This Popsicle Craft Stick Craft
Before you start, gather your supplies. Many of these items can be found at the Dollar Store, making this a budget-friendly and endlessly creative summer craft for kids.
Print-ready templates and step-by-step instructions.
Less prep, more crafting.
Once your supplies are ready, let's build some adorable popsicle characters!
How to Make a Popsicle Craft Stick Craft
This popsicle craft stick craft comes together with painting, cutting, and gluing. Follow the steps below to make your adorable ice cream popsicle characters.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather all the supplies for this popsicle craft stick craft. Having everything laid out before you start makes the process smooth and extra fun.
Step 2: Build the Popsicle Base
Group 5 craft sticks side by side for the popsicle head. Leave 2 additional sticks extending below as the handle. Glue all the sticks together.
Step 3: Paint the Popsicle Head
Paint the top 5 sticks (the popsicle head) in your chosen color. Leave the handle sticks natural or paint them a contrasting color. Let dry and apply a second coat if necessary.
Step 4: Cut the Foam (or Felt) Shapes
Cut a rounded top shape and a drip shape from foam sheets in a coordinating color and attach them to the top and side of the popsicle head for a melty ice cream look.
Step 5: Add the Decorations
Decorate the popsicle with cut foam confetti, small foam pieces for sprinkles, rhinestones, or loops of chenille stem. The more colorful, the better!
Step 6: Add the Eyes and Mouth
Attach googly eyes to the popsicle face. Use a black marker to draw a fun smile, surprised expression, or whatever face your kiddo wants!
Step 7: Repeat for More Popsicles
Repeat the steps to make a whole set of popsicle characters in different colors and expressions — a fun family of frozen treats!
Your adorable popsicle craft stick characters are done — the coolest craft of the summer!
Grab the Popsicle Craft Stick Craftivity
Want to make this summer craft even easier? The Popsicle Craft Stick Craftivity includes printable templates and step-by-step instructions — perfect for summer camp, homeschool, classroom parties, or a fun afternoon at home.
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