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Popsicle Stick Snail Craft Idea For Spring

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Don’t be SLOW to recreate this Popsicle Stick Snails tutorial! These non-slimy critters are super easy to recreate with basic materials you probably already have on hand!

Three snail kid crafts made from popsicle sticks, sequins, and colored paper are displayed on a blue background with gold stars. Each craft stick snail has a smiling face, colorful antennae, and a label reading “Popsicle Stick Snails.”.

Continuing with the FUN spring theme on the Glued To My Crafts Blog, today I’m sharing our Popsicle Stick Snails Kid Craft idea!

These are the only slimy creepy-crawling critters I’ll allow in my home and they are pretty adorable if I do say so myself! With just simple supplies and a little creativity – you too can welcome these friendly creatures into your home too!

So what are you waiting for? Don’t SNAIL-pace it! Grab those craft supplies, check out the full tutorial below and make your own one-of-kind snail craft pieces with your child today! I just know you are going to love making them right along side your child!

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Snail made from craft sticks, sequins, and colored paper displayed on a blue background with gold stars.

Spring is the perfect time to get crafty with the kids! This easy popsicle stick snail craft is super easy for little ones.

Craft Supplies:

  • Wooden Scoop Sticks – 1 per craft
  • Mini Popsicle Sticks – 5 per craft
  • School Glue
  • Small Wiggle Eyes
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
  • Embellishments

Directions:

  1. Pull out one scoop stick and five mini popsicle sticks per snail.
  2. Glue the five mini popsicle sticks next to each other, on one end of the scoop stick. Repeat for each snail.
  3. Set aside to let it dry completely.
  4. While that is drying, go ahead and cut out some antennas from your cardstock.
  5. To finish off the Popsicle Stick Snails, have children decorate the “shell” of the snail {where the five popsicle sticks are} as well as gluing on the eyes & antennas.
  6. Then add anything else you like, set aside to let it dry completely and display proudly!!!

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Two popsicle stick snails made from colored sticks and foam flowers sit on pastel striped and polka dot paper. Each snail has a smiling face drawn on its head. The text @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS appears at the bottom, highlighting this fun snail kid craft. A snail kid craft made from red-painted popsicle stick snails, decorated with colorful gems, yellow paper antennae, and a smiling face sits on a flower-patterned surface, with a children’s book and small decorative items in the background.

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Three snail kid crafts made from popsicle sticks, sequins, and colored paper are displayed on a blue background with gold stars. Each craft stick snail has a smiling face, colorful antennae, and a label reading “Popsicle Stick Snails.”.
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Popsicle Stick Snail Craft Idea For Spring

These are the only slimy creepy-crawling critters I'll allow in my home!

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Directions: 

  • Pull out one scoop stick and five mini popsicle sticks per snail.
  • Glue the five mini popsicle sticks next to each other, on one end of the scoop stick. Repeat for each snail.
  • Set aside to let it dry completely.
  • While that is drying, go ahead and cut out some antennas from your cardstock.
  • To finish off the Popsicle Stick Snails, have children decorate the "shell" of the snail {where the five popsicle sticks are} as well as gluing on the eyes & antennas.
  • Then add anything else you like, set aside to let it dry completely and display proudly!!!
    Three snail kid crafts made from popsicle sticks, sequins, and colored paper are displayed on a blue background with gold stars. Each craft stick snail has a smiling face & colorful antennaes
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