SUPER EASY & QUICK Popsicle Stick Turtle – Kids Craft Idea

Today we are sharing this popsicle stick turtle idea and it’s another kid friendly craft idea that is made from some of my favorite craft supplies!

So what are you waiting for? Don’t be slow on this one. Let’s grab our craft supplies and get to work on making our own one of kind Popsicle Stick Tortoise that is perfect for story time AND craft time! You can find the FULL tutorial below!!!

Happy creating and reading with your littles, my dear friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s craft stick turtle with us on our Facebook page. I just LOVE seeing their creations and I just know you are going to rock this turtle one!!! #gluedtomycrafts

Turtle Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per turtle craft}
* School Glue
* Green Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Green Tissue Paper
* Green Cardstock Paper
* Small Wiggle Eyes {2 per turtle craft}
* Black Sharpie 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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SUPER EASY & QUICK Popsicle Stick Turtle - Kid Craft Idea

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Popsicle Stick Turtle Craft Tutorial - a kid friendly art project idea inspired by one of our favorite children's book authors, Eric Carle!

Supplies:

Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per turtle craft}
School Glue
Green Craft Paint
Foam Paint Brush
Small Paper Plate
Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
Green Tissue Paper
Green Cardstock Paper
Small Wiggle Eyes {2 per turtle craft}
Black Sharpie Marker

Instructions:

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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