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Wavy Popsicle Stick Mermaid

Wavy Popsicle Stick Mermaid Puppet - Kid Craft

Mermaid Puppets Made From Wavy Craft Sticks

Hi friends! Are you looking for a fun beach themed craft for your kids to make this summer? Well – YOU are in the right place because today I’m sharing this simple but adorable Popsicle Stick Mermaid Puppet tutorial, THAT is super easy to pull together in minutes AND it’s budget friendly too!

Popsicle sticks are fairly easy to find, inexpensive and even come in fun colors & different shapes/sizes these days. No need to eat a ton of frozen popsicles either!

After playing around with my own popsicle stick stash, I instantly pictured these beautiful mermaids made out of some wavy paddle fan sticks {the curves were perfect for a mermaid silhouette} Next thing you know, wham bam this blog post was born! Best part? All ages of children {and even adults} can customize them however they like, with craft supplies you probably already have on hand {score!}

So without further ado – inspire young creative minds and encourage some fun family time with our small-scale mermaid project today! You can find ALL the details you need to know {as well links to the supplies we used} in the full tutorial below!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your wavy paddle fan mermaids with us on our Facebook page when you are done! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR OUR MERMAID CRAFT WITH —> Clothespin Mermaids

Wavy Popsicle Stick Mermaid Puppet - Kid Craft Wavy Popsicle Stick Mermaid Puppet - Kid Craft

Craft Supplies:

  • Wavy Paddle Fan Sticks – one per mermaid puppet
  • School Glue
  • Small Paint Brushes
  • Green Craft Paint
  • Choice of Color Craft Paint
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Craft Foam or Cardstock Paper {green being important!}
  • Sharpie Markers
  • optional materials – glitter glue, sequins, stickers etc

Directions:

  • First things first – plan out your color choices for your mermaid. Squirt those colors on the paper plate.
  • Using the small paint brushes, have children paint one half of their wavy popsicle stick green. This is the mermaid’s tail.
  • Next have them paint the mermaid’s top cover {bra} on the other half of the stick. We just did a simple line for ours.
  • When done set aside to let it dry completely.
  • While that is drying, have children cut out some long mermaid hair and some fins from their cardstock and/or craft foam.
  • To finish off the Popsicle Stick Mermaid – have children glue the hair/fins on the back of the popsicle stick and draw on a face/hair with some Sharpie markers.
  • Then add other embellishments you see fit and play with/display proudly for all to see!
  • Don’t forget to share pictures with us! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR MERMAID PUPPETS WITH —> Paper Bag Mermaid Puppet

Wavy Popsicle Stick Mermaid Puppet - Kid Craft

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that use popsicle sticks, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick & Craft Foam Mermaid 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 in your home and I can’t wait to see what colors you choose to make your mermaids stand out from the crowd!

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Tools:

  • School Glue
  • 1 Scissors
  • 1 Small Paper Plate
  • Small Paint Brushes
  • Sharpie Markers

Supplies:

  • 1 Wavy Paddle Fan Stick
  • Craft Paint
  • Cardstock Paper

Instructions:

  • First things first - plan out your color choices for your mermaid. Squirt those colors on the paper plate.
  • Using the small paint brushes, have children paint one half of their wavy popsicle stick green. This is the mermaid's tail.
  • Next have them paint the mermaid's top cover {bra} on the other half of the stick. We just did a simple line for ours.
  • When done set aside to let it dry completely.
  • While that is drying, have children cut out some long mermaid hair and some fins from their cardstock and/or craft foam.
  • To finish off the Popsicle Stick Mermaid - have children glue the hair/fins on the back of the popsicle stick and draw on a face/hair with some Sharpie markers.
  • Then add other embellishments you see fit and play with/display proudly for all to see!
  • Don't forget to share pictures with us! #gluedtomycrafts
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