Popsicle Stick & Sequin 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!
Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your craft stick snails on our Facebook page to admire! I’m sure they are going to turn out awesome! #gluedtomycrafts
MORE SNAIL KIDS CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Valentine Snail and Doily Snail Cards
Craft Supplies:
- Wooden Scoop Sticks {one per snail craft}
- Mini Popsicle Sticks {5 per snail craft}
- School Glue
- Small Wiggle Eyes {one or two per snail craft}
- Basic Colored Cardstock Paper {any color you like!}
- Kid Friendly Craft Scissor
- optional materials – glitter embellishments, sequins, craft paint etc.
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!!!
PAIR YOUR SNAILS WITH —> Craft Foam Easter Egg Snail
If you are looking for even MORE easy spring themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make our snails made from popsicle sticks kid craft idea, 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 Apple Pie Slice
Wooden Scoop Stick Bunnies
Scoop Stick Garden Gnomes
Decorative Marble Eggs
Cupcake Liner Bunnies
Popsicle Stick Flowers
Paper Plate Bird Nest
Cupcake Liner Snail Mail Card
Popsicle Stick Snails
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
Instructions:
- 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!!!
