Let your kids’ imaginations soar by crafting their very own robot puppet with just a few popsicle sticks! Watch their eyes light up as they create something special that only they could imagine.
Robot Craft Made With Craft Sticks
Inspired by our newest book in our collection {Pete the Cat : Robo-Pete by James Dean} today I present to YOU our Popsicle Stick Robots kid craft idea!!! All you need is wood craft sticks, paper and buttons to make it happen!
When Pete’s friends don’t want to play the same games as he does, Pete has a great idea—he’ll build a robot that’s just like him! But when Robo-Pete gets a little out of control, Pete realizes the best thing about his friends is that no matter what they like to play, it’s always fun when they’re all together.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s make our own GROOVY robots from popsicle sticks and read the book in honor afterwards! You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!
Happy crafting my friends!!! {affiliate link for Pete the Cat book series on Amazon} Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished craft stick and paper robots by tagging us on Instagram. I can’t wait to admire your hard work and see those robots made from craft sticks, in action in your home!!#gluedtomycrafts
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This popsicle stick robot puppet is a creative and easy kids craft idea that will keep them entertained for hours!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Mini Popsicle Sticks
- School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Silver Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Paper Plate
- Robot Printable {ON BOX.COM}
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Craft Scissors
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Silver Pipe Cleaners
- Small Craft Buttons or Rhinestones
Directions:
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a rectangle {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across.}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now you are ready for paint. Go ahead and paint your popsicle sticks however you like. We gave our robots a silver look but you are more than welcome to do whatever color you like!
- Set it aside again to allow it to dry completely.
- Next grab your robot head printable.
- Trim out one of the head shapes from the printable.
- Before you set aside the remaining cardstock paper {because you will want to save it for another round of robot crafting!} cut out a small rectangle shape for the belly of the robot.
- At this point in time you should also cut out the antenna and legs for the robot from your sheets of colored cardstock paper.
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Robots – glue all your cardstock pieces, as well as some “button” buttons to the decorated popsicle stick shape.
- Go ahead and also “bend” and twist your pipe cleaner so you can tape and/or glue it to the back for his arms.
- Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
RELATED —> Popsicle Stick Pete The Cat
If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below. All of which are conveniently located on our website right now!
- Paper Plate Seahorse
- Paper Plate Mouse
- Paper Plate Humpty Dumpty
- Paper Plate Green Monster
- Paper Plate Baseball
- Paper Plate Piggie & Elephant
- Paper Plate Caterpillar
- Paper Plate Paddington Bear
Popsicle Stick Robot Puppet
Instructions
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a rectangle {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across.}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now you are ready for paint. Go ahead and paint your popsicle sticks however you like. We gave our robots a silver look but you are more than welcome to do whatever color you like!
- Set it aside again to allow it to dry completely.
- Next grab your robot head printable that you printed on white cardstock paper.
- Trim out one of the head shapes from the printable.
- Before you set aside the remaining cardstock paper {because you will want to save it for another round of robot crafting!} cut out a small rectangle shape for the belly of the robot.
- At this point in time you should also cut out the antenna and legs for the robot from your sheets of colored cardstock paper.
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Robots – glue all your cardstock pieces, as well as some "button" buttons to the decorated popsicle stick shape.
- Go ahead and also "bend" and twist your pipe cleaner so you can tape and/or glue it to the back for his arms.
- Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
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