Happy Sunday my dear crafty friends! I can’t think of anything that’s more fun than a simple popsicle stick kid craft to celebrate the holidays. Am I right?!

And with Memorial Day coming up next weekend and it marking the start of the lazy days of summer – I think now is the PERFECT excuse to share this patriotic Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam kid craft with you all today!

Whether you make this Uncle Sam craft in honor of Memorial Day or 4th of July – I sure hope you and your child have fun making it!

So without ado – give an All-American salute to summertime with our simple and inexpensive popsicle stick kid craft! Just follow the simple step-by-step tutorial below, to create your one-of-a-kind piece with your child today!

Happy crafting {and celebrating} my friends!!! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s popsicle stick Uncle Sam creation with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED PATRIOTIC KIDS CRAFT TUTORIALS: Popsicle Stick Flags and Popsicle Stick Fireworks

Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 7 per uncle sam craft {affiliate link}
* School Glue
* Red Craft Paint
* White Craft Paint
* Blue Paint {affiliate link}
* Foam Paint Brushes
* Basic Craft Scissors
* White Cardstock
* Pink Cardstock {affiliate link}
* 2 Large Wiggle Eyes – 2 per uncle sam craft
* Pen or Marker

Directions:

* First assemble the base of your Uncle Sam by gluing your popsicle sticks together {6 next to each other, with one across in the center.}
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Next have your child paint the top half to look like Uncle Sam’s hat {see picture for example}
* Now grab your white cardstock and trace both of your child’s hands.
* Trim out the traced designs. Be sure to trim out a button nose from the pink cardstock, as well.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam craft, glue the handprints on the popsicle stick frame to look like a beard and glue the eyes/nose in place as well.
* Then display proudly for all to see! #gluedtomycrafts

If you are looking for even MORE easy patriotic themed kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

DIY Handprint Flag Patriotic Shirt
You Are My Superhero Canvas 
Paper Plate Uncle Sam {Kid Craft}
Paper Bag Superhero {Kid Craft}
Washi Tape Uncle Sam Hat – Kid Craft Idea

UPDATED 5/29/2015

Here is another fun themed kid craft – Paper Plate Uncle Sam! Simple have children paint a large paper plate with a khaki/skin tone paint color {or cover completely with tan tissue paper squares} and add a red/blue cardstock hat, along with some white cut outs of hands for the beard. Perfect for ALL your patriotic celebrations this summer!