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Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tails

Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tails - Kid Craft

Mermaid Tails Made From Popsicle Sticks

Today’s Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tails craft tutorial is PERFECT for the summer lovin’ kids in your life!

Popsicle sticks are fairly easy to find, inexpensive and even come in fun colors & different shapes/sizes. After playing around with my own popsicle stick stash {joys of moving soon!} I instantly pictured these beautiful mermaid tails made out of some jumbo popsicle sticks. Best part? All ages of children {and even adults} can customize their mermaid craft however they like, with 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 for this craft stick mermaid tail tutorial below! Happy crafting my friends!!!

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Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tails - Kid Craft

This fun and easy ocean craft idea is perfect for kids of all ages! Transform popsicle sticks into mermaid tails with this simple tutorial.

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per mermaid tail craft}
  • School Glue
  • Green Cardstock Paper
  • Green Craft Paint
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Gold Glitter Glue
  • Foam Paint Brush
  • Basic Craft Scissors
  • optional materials – more glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

  • First grab three popsicle sticks {three per mermaid tail} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
  • Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each mermaid tail you want to make today.
  • While those are drying, grab your green glitter cardstock and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design and be the tail.
  • At this time, you should also cut out two fins to complete the mermaid tail.
  • To finish off the Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tail – have children paint their popsicle stick design completely green, as well as gluing the paper pieces and any other embellishments you see fit {I did some gold glitter glue for some sparkly fins}
  • Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!

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Jokes To Tell Afterwards:

  • Q: Who keeps the ocean clean? A: Mermaids
  • Q: What do you call a smelly fish? A: A stink ray.
  • Q: What fish only swims at night? A: A starfish!

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Tools:

  • School Glue
  • Small Paper Plate
  • 1 Paint Brush
  • 1 Scissors

Supplies:

  • 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • Green Craft Paint
  • Green Cardstock Paper
  • Gold Glitter Glue

Instructions:

  • First grab three popsicle sticks {three per mermaid tail} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
  • Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each mermaid tail you want to make today.
  • While those are drying, grab your green cardstock paper and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design and be the tail.
  • At this time, you should also cut out two fins as well, to complete the mermaid tail.
  • To finish off the Popsicle Stick Mermaid Tail – have children paint their popsicle stick design completely green, as well as gluing the paper pieces and any other embellishments you see fit {I did some gold glitter glue for some sparkly fins}
  • Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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