Popsicle Stick Red Firetruck Craft Idea For Kids
Inspired by son’s LOVE of all things with shiny wheels – this Popsicle Stick Firetruck kid craft idea is sure to be a real winner in your home today!
Our craft stick firetruck tutorial is perfect for any boy or girl to recreate, with little to no help. Then they can use their finished firetruck inspired piece in their pretend imaginative play activities or even as decor in your home. I could even see this being used at a birthday party as a fun group gathering or even story time event, as well!
So what are you waiting for? You KNOW you want to pull it together for your child, this afternoon. Let’s REV up those crafty ENGINES and get ready for some creative fun with this pretend firetruck from wood craft sticks tutorial that you will find below!
Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished firetruck made from popsicle sticks, on our Facebook page to admire today! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR OUR FIRETRUCK CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Popsicle Stick Cars
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {8 per firetruck craft}
- Red Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- School Glue
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
Directions:
- First things first – grab your EIGHT jumbo popsicle sticks.
- Lay four next to each other {like a fence} one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your other popsicle sticks and start gluing them the other direction.
- Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely. Repeat for each firetruck you want to make today.
- When the popsicle stick shape is dry enough, go ahead and squirt the red craft paint on the paper plate.
- Have children use the foam paint brush to paint their popsicle stick piece completely red.
- While they work on that, you can go ahead and cut out some wheels & other firetruck features from the sheets of colored cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Firetruck, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter etc.}
- Then display or play with proudly!
PAIR YOUR FIRETRUCK CRAFT WITH OUR —> Popsicle Stick Cars
Don’t let the DIY fun stop here!
If you are looking for even MORE easy popsicle stick kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below. All of which are super easy as today’s firetruck craft tutorial!
And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Firetruck kid craft, 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!
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Popsicle Stick Firetruck
- 8 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Red Craft Paint
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
Instructions
- First things first - grab your EIGHT jumbo popsicle sticks.
- Lay four next to each other {like a fence} one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your other popsicle sticks and start gluing them the other direction.
- Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely. Repeat for each firetruck you want to make today.
- When the popsicle stick shape is dry enough, go ahead and squirt the red craft paint on the paper plate.
- Have children use the foam paint brush to paint their popsicle stick piece completely red.
- While they work on that, you can go ahead and cut out some wheels & other firetruck features from the sheets of colored cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Firetruck, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter etc.}
- Then display or play with proudly!
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