Whether you’re looking for an indoor activity on a rainy day or planning a fun summer project with your little ones, this popsicle stick turtle craft is sure to be a hit. So get ready to unleash your inner artist and let’s dive into the step-by-step process of creating these adorable reptiles!
Are you constantly on the lookout for fun and creative craft projects to do with your children? Look no further! Our new Popsicle Stick Green Turtle tutorial is the perfect activity for kids of all ages.
With just a few simple materials and some imagination, your little ones can create adorable turtles that they’ll be proud to show off.
Not only will this project keep them entertained for hours, but it also promotes fine motor skills, creativity, and bonding time with your child.
So gather up those wooden craft sticks and let’s dive into this exciting turtle crafting adventure together!
It’s a great way to get creative and have some fun with your child. Plus, it doubles as an art project idea!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- School Glue
- Green Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Paper Plate
- Scissors
- Green Tissue Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Black Marker
Directions:
- First assemble the base of your tortoise by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now go ahead and squirt the craft paint on the paper plate.
- Next have your child paint the front of their popsicle stick fence completely green.
- Once done, tear a few pieces of brown & green tissue paper and have children glue them on the “shell” of the tortoise.
- Now grab your cardstock and cut out other features to give the turtle life {think legs, head etc}
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Turtle craft, glue your cardstock pieces in place and add on the eyes & mouth.
- Follow that up by adding other embellishments you see fit and displaying it proudly for all to see!!!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas from Glued To My Crafts, that use popsicle sticks as the base, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below:
- Popsicle Stick Baker
- Popsicle Stick Sunshine
- Popsicle Stick Sheep
- Popsicle Stick “A” is for Alien
- Popsicle Stick Mama Bear
- Popsicle Stick Christmas Trucks
- Paint Splat Turtle Friends
- Paper Plate Turtle
Popsicle Stick Turtle
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