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Popsicle Stick & Craft Felt Fish

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This fun and easy popsicle stick fish craft is perfect for kids! They'll love creating a schools of colorful felt fish to hang in their room.
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Four colorful popsicle stick fish crafts made from triangle-shaped sticks and felt, decorated with googly eyes, felt fins, and pom-pom noses, are arranged on a blue star-patterned background.

This fun and easy kids craft is perfect for summer! With just a few supplies, you can create adorable popsicle stick fish that will brighten up your day. Follow our simple tutorial to get started within minutes!

Four colorful popsicle stick fish crafts made from triangle-shaped sticks and felt, decorated with googly eyes, felt fins, and pom-pom noses, are arranged on a blue star-patterned background.

Fish Craft Idea For Summer

Hi there! It’s Stacey from Glued To My Crafts, swimming by with another kid friendly craft idea that is PERFECT to bust those summer boredom blues with!

Using inexpensive popsicle sticks, craft felt and some fun colorful embellishments – you too can pull this adorable DIY fish art project idea together with your child in no time! Then use them as fun beach themed decorations or as awesome pretend play pieces in the living room.

So what are you waiting for? Don’t “swim” away from this crafty tutorial. Let’s dive right in and make some one-of-a-kind FISHY craft pieces today.

You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full step-by-step directions below! Happy crafting, my friends!

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Two craft stick fish made from colorful felt, googly eyes, and foam heart mouths are displayed on a star-patterned background. The purple and blue fish have colorful spots on their tails for a fun popsicle stick fish craft.

It’s summertime and that means one thing – popsicles! This fun and easy kids craft is perfect for cooling down in the summer heat. All you need are some popsicle sticks, craft felt, googly eyes, and glue.

Follow our simple tutorial to make these adorable Under The Sea Popsicle Stick Fish.

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Craft Sticks
  • Large Wiggle Eyes
  • Craft Scissors
  • Felt Glue or Hot Glue Gun
  • Craft Felt Sheets
  • Small Pom Poms

Directions:

  • First grab three craft sticks {three per fish} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
  • Set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Repeat the above steps for each DIY fish craft you want to make today.
  • While those are drying, grab your felt and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the craft stick frame and be the body of the fish.
  • At this time, you should also cut out some fins, fish lips and a tail out of the remaining felt.
  • Next you will want to glue the felt pieces to the craft stick frame.
  • Again, repeat for each piece.
  • Now you are ready for the final step – embellishments! Let kids take full control and decorate their DIY fish however they like! We used small pom poms to decorate the fins but you can also use glitter, rhinestones and even buttons to decorate yours.
  • Once you are done decorating your DIY fish, set them all aside to let them dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

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A colorful popsicle stick fish craft made from a pink felt triangle, yellow felt fins, a red felt mouth, and a large googly eye, surrounded by cartoon sea creatures on a patterned surface. Two craft stick fish made from colorful felt and triangle-shaped popsicle sticks rest on blue, wave-patterned paper. Each popsicle stick fish features a googly eye and heart-shaped fins and tail. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is written at the bottom.

If you are looking for even MORE easy summer kids craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Fish craft, please share a picture of your finish craft by tagging us on Instagram! We love seeing our inspiration come to life! #gluedtomycrafts

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Four colorful popsicle stick fish crafts made from triangle-shaped sticks and felt, decorated with googly eyes, felt fins, and pom-pom noses, are arranged on a blue star-patterned background.
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Craft Felt Fish Made From Popsicle Sticks

This fun and easy popsicle stick fish craft is perfect for kids! They'll love creating a schools of colorful felt fish to hang in their room.

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions:

  • First grab three craft sticks {three per fish} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
  • Set aside to let it dry completely.
  • Repeat the above steps for each DIY fish craft you want to make today.
  • While those are drying, grab your felt and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the craft stick frame and be the body of the fish.
  • At this time, you should also cut out some fins, fish lips and a tail out of the remaining felt.
  • Next you will want to glue the felt pieces to the craft stick frame.
  • Again, repeat for each piece.
  • Now you are ready for the final step – embellishments! Let kids take full control and decorate their DIY fish however they like! We used small pom poms to decorate the fins but you can also use glitter, rhinestones and even buttons to decorate yours.
  • Once you are done decorating your DIY fish, set them all aside to let them dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
    Two craft stick fish made from colorful felt, googly eyes, and foam heart mouths are displayed on a star-patterned background. The purple and blue fish have colorful spots on their tails for a fun popsicle stick fish craft.
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Craft Activity Safety Guidelines:

Always Ensure Adult Supervision - Young children should be supervised at all times when engaging in craft activities. This is essential to keep them safe and ensure materials are used correctly. Use Age-Appropriate Supplies - Choose craft supplies that are suitable for your child’s age. Check labels for recommendations and avoid items with small parts or sharp edges for younger children. Modify as Needed - Feel free to adapt materials or steps to meet your child's abilities and safety needs. For example, substitute scissors with safety scissors if necessary. Keep an Eye on Allergies - Be mindful of potential allergens in craft materials like glue, paint, or certain fabrics. Opt for non-toxic and hypoallergenic options whenever possible. Organize and Secure Supplies - Keep all craft tools and materials organized. Store sharp objects, small parts, and potentially hazardous items out of reach when not in use. Following these guidelines will ensure that crafts remain fun, creative, and, most importantly, safe for everyone involved!