A HUGE thank you to Elmer’s for sponsoring today’s post. All opinions are mine alone and I sure hope you take the time to make this Popsicle Stick Bald Eagle Kid Craft with your child today!

Now that summer is practically at our doorsteps, it’s time to start thinking of some creative ways to keep the kids busy. 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?!?

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!

Whether you make this in honor of 4th of July or any other patriotic day of the year – 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!

Supplies:

* Elmer’s X-treme School Glue
* 6 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
* 6 Regular Popsicle Sticks
* White/Orange Cardstock
* Scissors
* Marker
* Elmer’s Painters Squeeze n Brush Assorted 12-pack

Directions:

* First you will want to build a basic frame for your bald eagle. This is done by laying six jumbo popsicle sticks next to each and securing them with two regular sized popsicle sticks {like a fence} Once that is done, glue the remaining four popsicle sticks, next to get other,  onto the frame to look like feathers {see picture above for 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. Once done, 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 and trim out. 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!

If you are looking for even MORE easy patriotic themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts. 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!

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And in true fashion around here, here is another kid friendly craft that goes along perfectly with today’s theme – Paper Plate Bald Eagle! Simple have children cut/glue white tissue paper ALL over a large paper plate and then add cardstock pieces to give it life! Perfect for children to make for ALL your patriotic celebrations this summer!

Again, a HUGE thank you to Elmer’s for sponsoring today’s fun kid craft idea! You can stay up-to-date w/them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and even Instagram. We just LOVE their products and I hope you pick up a few to create this craft today!