Craft Stick Bald Eagle – Patriotic Art Project For 4th of July
Now that summer is practically at our doorsteps, it’s time to start thinking of some creative ways to keep the kids busy during the hot months of the year. Crafts are my weapon of choice when it comes to beating the boredom blues and what is more fun than a simple popsicle stick kid craft?!? Am I right?!
With 4th of July just around the corner, I think now is the PERFECT time to share this patriotic Popsicle Stick Bald Eagle kid craft with you all today. And of course – it’s super simple, fun and great for children of ALL ages to recreate on the big day!
Whether you make this bald eagle art project in honor of 4th of July or any other patriotic day of the year – I sure hope you and your child have fun making their own bald eagle from popsicle sticks!
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 wood bald eagle craft piece with your child today!
Happy crafting my dear friends! Don’t forget to snap a few pictures with your phone or camera, so you can share what you made on our Facebook page. I can’t wait to see how your bald eagle from popsicle sticks turns out! #gluedtomycrafts
FIND MORE PATRIOTIC CRAFT IDEAS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Popsicle Stick Fireworks and Paper Plate Flag
Craft Supplies:
- School Glue
- 9 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- 6 Regular Popsicle Sticks
- White/Orange Colored Cardstock Paper
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Marker or Pencil
- Craft Paint – in shades of brown or red/white
Directions:
- First you will want to build a basic frame for your bald eagle. This is done by laying SEVEN jumbo popsicle sticks next to each and securing them with two jumbo popsicle sticks {like a fence}
- Once that is done, glue the remaining four popsicle sticks, onto the frame to look like feathers {see above photo for an example.}
- Set finished pieces aside in an undisturbed area to allow it to dry completely.
- Now you will want to paint your popsicle stick frame. We used brown paint for a more traditional look of a bald eagle and blue/red for a patriotic one.
- When done painting, set aside to let it dry completely.
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Bald Eagles, simply trace your child’s hands {the wings} on the white cardstock paper.
- Trim out the traced designs for the feathers.
- With the leftover cardstock, trim out a head and beak for the bald eagle.
- Now glue all your cardstock pieces in their designated spots and display your finished pieces proudly!
PAIR OUR CRAFT STICK BALD EAGLE CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Patriotic Truck
If you are looking for even MORE easy patriotic themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts found below.
And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Bald Eagle 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!
Handprint Flag Patriotic Shirt
Patriotic Chalk Star Art
Handprint Flag Keepsake
You Are My Superhero Canvas
Paper Plate Uncle Sam
Paper Bag Superhero
Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam
Popsicle Stick Flags
Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam
Footprint Firework Keepsake
Handprint 4th of July Keepsake
Popsicle Stick Button Flag
Popsicle Stick Bald Eagle
Tools:
- Marker or Pencil
Supplies:
Instructions:
- First you will want to build a basic frame for your bald eagle. This is done by laying SEVEN jumbo popsicle sticks next to each and securing them with two jumbo popsicle sticks {like a fence}
- Once that is done, glue the remaining four popsicle sticks, onto the frame to look like feathers {see above photo for an example.}
- Set finished pieces aside in an undisturbed area to allow it to dry completely.
- Now you will want to paint your popsicle stick frame. We used brown paint for a more traditional look of a bald eagle and blue/red for a patriotic one.
- When done painting, set aside to let it dry completely.
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Bald Eagles, simply trace your child's hands {the wings} on the white cardstock paper.
- Trim out the traced designs for the feathers.
- With the leftover cardstock, trim out a head and beak for the bald eagle.
- Now glue all your cardstock pieces in their designated spots and display your finished pieces proudly!
