Popsicle Stick Snakes – Kids Craft Tutorial

HI FRIENDS! It’s Stacey from Glued To My Crafts and I’m slithering by with another way to turn ordinary wood craft sticks into one-of-a-kind snake friends within MINUTES! If you can draw with markers, you are well on your way to making these “cute not scary” creatures today!

Then use your newly created Popsicle Stick Snakes as party decor, garden decorations OR have a fun afternoon full of puppet play with a whole collection of them!

Whatever you decide to do with your finished masterpieces, I hope you enjoy making them! Now let’s grab those craft supplies and get to work on this fun & simple DIY idea! You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!

Happy crafting my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your craft stick snake creations on our Facebook page and/or your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR FINISHED SNAKE CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate & Polka Dot Snake – Kid Craft

Popsicle Stick Snakes Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {one per snake craft}
* Paint Pens, Sharpie Markers or Craft Paint – any color you like!
* Red Colored Cardstock Paper
* Small Wiggle Eyes {two per snake craft}
* School Glue
* Basic Craft Scissors
optional craft materials – other embellishments like ribbon, rhinestones, glitter etc.

Directions:

* First have children paint and/or color their jumbo popsicle sticks however they like {one per snake} Snakes come in all colors so let your child go wild on this one!
* Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
* While they are working on that – cut out some long tongues from the red cardstock.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Snakes – simply glue the cardstock pieces in place and add the wiggle eyes so they can see.
* Follow that up by adding other embellishments you see fit {like glitter, rhinestones etc}
* To display, you can add magnets to the back or hot glue some string for easy hanging!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us! We LOVE hearing from you! #gluedtomycrafts

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Popsicle Stick Snakes - Kid Craft Tutorial

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Popsicle Stick Snakes Craft - party decor, garden decorations OR have a fun afternoon full of puppet play with a whole collection of them!

Supplies:

• Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {one per snake craft}
• Paint Pens, Sharpie Markers or Craft Paint - any color you like!
• Red Colored Cardstock Paper
• Small Wiggle Eyes {two per snake craft}
• School Glue
• Basic Craft Scissors
• optional craft materials – other embellishments like ribbon, rhinestones, glitter etc.

Instructions:

• First have children paint and/or color their jumbo popsicle sticks however they like {one per snake} Snakes come in all colors so let your child go wild on this one!
• Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
• While they are working on that – cut out some long tongues from the red cardstock.
• To finish off the Popsicle Stick Snakes – simply glue the cardstock pieces in place and add the wiggle eyes so they can see.
• Follow that up by adding other embellishments you see fit {like glitter, rhinestones etc}
• To display, you can add magnets to the back or hot glue some string for easy hanging!
• Don't forget to share pictures with us! We LOVE hearing from you! #gluedtomycrafts

QUICK JOKE TO TELL WHILE CRAFTING:

Q: What did one snake say to the other snake?
A: Give me a little hug and a hiss, honey.

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Are you by chance looking for even more simple awesome craft ideas from Glued To My Crafts? Then be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Valentine Love Truck, Popsicle Stick Easter Bunny Trucks and Popsicle Stick Nutcracker posts! All of which would pair nicely with today’s crafty idea!

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