Are you looking for a fun and creative craft idea to do with kids that they’ll love? Look no further because this Popsicle Stick Lion craft idea is sure to be a hit!
Lion Craft Idea For Kids
Are you looking for an easy and fun craft activity to engage your little ones in? Have a go at this adorable Popsicle Stick Lion Head craft tutorial, that is sure to bring lots of joy to any child!
This craft is simple enough for preschoolers or kindergarteners but interesting enough for those a bit older – it’s perfect no matter the age.
Not only will it keep the children entertained on a rainy day, but they’ll also have something special at the end that they can proudly display in their bedroom or around the house. Believe us when we say, your kids are going to love making (and showing off) this gorgeous lion head piece!
So on that note, are you ready to make it happen? Just keep on scrolling for the FULL tutorial from us. Happy crafting, my friends!
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With just few basic materials, like popsicle sticks, glue and cardstock paper, you can get your little ones creating their very own animal masterpiece within minutes!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- School Glue
- Yellow Craft Paint
- Large Foam Paint Brush
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Medium Sized Wiggle Eyes
Directions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per lion} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each piece you want to make.
- Now grab your yellow craft paint and squirt some on the paper plate.
- Go ahead and paint the popsicle stick design you just made, completely yellow.
- Set aside again, to let it dry completely.
- While that is drying, grab your yellow cardstock and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design and be the head of the lion.
- At this time, you should also cut out a mane, ears and nose out of the remaining cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Lion – have children glue on their cardstock paper pieces to the popsicle stick shape.
- Finish off with any other embellishments they see fit & set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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Are you by chance looking for even more simple popsicle stick kid craft ideas from Glued To My Crafts? Then be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Monster Truck craft post. It’s super unique to our site and would pair nicely with today’s post – hint hint!
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