Popsicle Stick Cars – Extra Speedy Kids Craft Idea
Calling ALL my crafty mommy friends of little boys! Today’s popsicle stick cars tutorial is for those rough and tumble kids that absolutely LOVE cars. My son {like any typical boy} is really into ANYTHING associated with cars. If it has wheels – it’s his favorite thing EVER!
So you can guess, that’s exactly what inspired today’s simple cars made from popsicle sticks tutorial. These pretend cars can be made on the fly and leave some big smiles on your child’s face afterwards.
Today’s kid friendly car art project idea is completely customizable when it comes to the colors and of course – it’s super easy, inexpensive and fun for all ages! These craft stick automobiles don’t require fancy tools OR a big wallet either. It’s just plain ole’ simple craft fun for those who loves cars!
So what are you waiting for? Rev up those craft engines, grab those supplies and “vroom” on by to crafting these up!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your pretend cars made from wood popsicle sticks, on our Facebook page to admire! I can’t wait to see how you make them stand out from the crowd! #gluedtomycrafts
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Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – three per car craft
- Mini Popsicle Sticks – two per car craft
- Small Circle Punch
- Craft Paint {any color you like!}
- Paint Brushes
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Basic, Craft Scissors
- White School Glue
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Directions:
- First things first – grab THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini sized ones {this is per car you want to make today.}
- Lay the three larger ones next to each other, one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your remaining other two popsicle sticks and glue them the other direction to create a fence {or a rectangle door shape if that makes better sense to you!}
- Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely.
- Repeat the gluing step for each car you want to make.
- When the wood shape is dry enough, have children paint the front of their popsicle sticks however they like, while you cut out some wheels & other car features from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Cars, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter, paper flames etc.}
- Then display or play with proudly!
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If you are looking for even MORE easy popsicle stick kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Automobiles kid craft with your child today, 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!
Popsicle Stick Peacocks
Popsicle Stick Fruit
Popsicle Stick Pirate Ships
Popsicle Stick Bugs
Popsicle Stick Owls
Popsicle Stick Fish
Popsicle Stick Car Puppets
Popsicle Stick Cars
Instructions:
- First things first - grab THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini sized ones {this is per car you want to make today.}
- Lay the three larger ones next to each other, one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your remaining other two popsicle sticks and glue them the other direction to create a fence {or a rectangle door shape if that makes better sense to you!}
- Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely.
- Repeat the gluing step for each car you want to make.
- When the wood shape is dry enough, have children paint the front of their popsicle sticks however they like, while you cut out some wheels & other car features from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Cars, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter, paper flames etc.}
- Then display or play with proudly!
