Monster Trucks Made From Popsicle Sticks – Craft Idea For Boys!
Calling all my MONSTER JAM lovers out there! I have the BEST kids craft idea for you today on Glued To My Crafts!
Inspired by my son’s recent obsession and his first experience at a Monster Jam truck show – today I present to you our Popsicle Stick Monster Trucks kid craft idea! It’s a first seen here on Glued To My Crafts and it’s simply amazing {if I do say so myself!}
This DIY is simply perfect for any boy {or girl} to make and it makes for awesome decor too! Even adults will have fun recreating their own version of a monster truck from popsicle sticks and paper!
So what are you waiting for? REV up those ENGINES and get ready for some crafty fun with the full monster truck craft stick tutorial below! I just know you are going to have a blast with this one!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your custom craft stick monster trucks with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR OUR TRUCK CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Footprint Monster Truck Keepsake Canvas
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {5 per monster truck craft}
- Regular Sized Popsicle Sticks {2 per monster truck craft}
- Craft Paint {any color you like!}
- Paint Brushes
- School Glue
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
- optional materials – cross bone paper punch, large scallop circle punch
The How To:
- Grab FIVE large popsicle sticks and TWO regular sized ones {this is per monster truck you want to make today.}
- Lay the four large ones next to each other, one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your other two popsicle sticks and glue them the other direction to create a square shape.
- Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely.
- Repeat the above steps for each monster truck creation.
- When dry have children paint their popsicle sticks however they like, while you cut out some wheels & other monster truck features from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Monster Truck, 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!
PAIR OUR MONSTER JAM CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Paper Plate Bunny Monster Truck
If you are looking for even MORE easy popsicle stick kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun tutorial posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make our monster truck out of craft sticks craft tutorial, 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 and can’t wait to hear from you!
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Popsicle Stick Owls
Popsicle Stick Fish
Popsicle Stick Monster Trucks
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
- 1 Cross Bone Paper Punch
Instructions:
- Grab FIVE large popsicle sticks and TWO regular sized ones {this is per monster truck you want to make today.}
- Lay the four large ones next to each other, one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your other two popsicle sticks and glue them the other direction to create a square shape.
- Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely.
- Repeat the above steps for each monster truck creation.
- When dry have children paint their popsicle sticks however they like, while you cut out some wheels & other monster truck features from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Monster Truck, 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!
