Craft Stick Camping Tent
Today’s Wood Craft Stick Tent kid craft idea is absolutely PERFECT for a summer boredom buster and family camping adventure!
We are going to make a craft tent that is simple for all ages and it’s going to be a cinch for YOU to pull together within minutes! PLUS you can customize your wood & paper tent however you like or maybe even add a photo to the center of it, to turn it into an instant summer keepsake!
So what are you waiting for? There are so many possibilities on this one. No more waiting! Let’s grab those supplies and get to work on making your own special Popsicle Stick and Paper Tent piece with your child today {maybe even make a whole campsite set for the family, if you like!}
Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your craft stick camping tent pieces with us, on our Facebook page to see! I can’t wait to see how awesome you make your camping pieces turn out!
PAIR OUR TENT CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Camping Mug
This popsicle stick tent is the perfect camping craft idea for kids! It’s easy to make and they’ll love showing it off!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- School Glue
- Cardstock Paper
- Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brushes
- Craft Scissors
- optional materials – embellishments
Simple Directions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per camping tent craft} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat.
- While those are drying, grab your cardstock and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design and be the “fabric” of the tent.
- At this time, you should also cut out a white piece for the tent opening and a small campfire for the front.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Tent – have children paint their popsicle stick design however they like, as well as gluing the paper pieces in place and adding any other embellishments they like.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
PAIR YOUR TENT WITH OUR —> Happy Camper Keepsake
We think this Popsicle Stick Tent kid craft idea is perfect for summer camps and camping season!
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Popsicle Stick Tent
Instructions
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per camping tent craft} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat.
- While those are drying, grab your cardstock and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design and be the "fabric" of the tent.
- At this time, you should also cut out a white piece for the tent opening and a small campfire for the front.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Tent – have children paint their popsicle stick design however they like, as well as gluing the paper pieces in place and adding any other embellishments they like.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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