Our Popsicle Stick & Craft Felt Fish kid craft idea originally appeared on Darice.com as a contributor post. Be sure to check out their blog for even more awesome craft ideas!

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 pieces today. You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full step-by-step directions below!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your craft stick fish when you are done, on our Facebook page to admire from afar! #gluedtomycrafts

Popsicle Stick Fish Craft Supplies:

• Jumbo Craft Sticks  (three per each fish craft)
• Large Wiggle Eyes {one per fish craft}
• Basic Craft Scissors
• Felt Glue or 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 for each DIY fish craft you want to make.
* 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.
* 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!!!

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

And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Fish 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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