Popsicle Stick Robot Puppet – Super Creative Kid Craft Idea

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} Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished craft stick and paper robots with us on our Facebook page to admire! I can’t wait to admire your hard work and see those robots made from craft sticks, in action in your home!!#gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR ROBOT CREATIONS WITH —> Cupcake Liner Robots {Kid Craft}

Robot Puppet Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per robot craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per robot craft}
* School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
* Silver Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Paper Plate
* Our FREE ROBOT HEAD Printable {download ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Colored Cardstock
* Silver Pipe Cleaners {1 per robot craft}
* Small Craft Buttons or Rhinestones
optional materials – clear tape

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!!!

PAIR YOUR ROBOT CRAFT WITH —> Paper “Some Botty Loves You” Valentines Freebie For You To Enjoy!

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 {Kid Craft}
Happy Birthday Mouse! {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Paddington {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Green Monster {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Baseball {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Piggie & Elephant {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Caterpillar {Kid Craft}

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