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Popsicle Stick & Curling Ribbon Octopus

Using simple materials you probably already have on hand, you and your child can pull this summer themed craft idea together within minutes! Then use your finished craft stick octopus as decor and/or a pretend play piece that any little swimmer will love!

So what are you waiting for? Don’t swim away just yet! Let’s JUMP to it and make a one-of-a-kind pieces for our summer plans, today!

Happy crafting the last few days of summer away, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished octopus creations with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see what you make with your younger crafter today! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR OCTOPUS POPSICLE STICK CRAFT WITH —> Swimming By – Fishbowl Keepsake

Craft Supplies:

Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per octopus craft}
Colorful Curling Ribbon
Wiggle Eyes {2 per octopus craft}
Craft Paint {any color you like!}
Paint Brush
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Gun Sticks
optional materials – glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

First assemble the base of your octopus by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across}
Set aside to let it dry completely.
Next {if you like} have children paint the front of their popsicle stick shape any color they desire!
To finish off the Popsicle Stick Octopus craft, cut several strips of long curling ribbon.
Glue those to the back of the popsicle stick design, so they flow down nicely and look like tentacles.
Then glue down the two wiggle eyes and either decorate with glitter, rhinestones or even more craft paint before displaying proudly!!!

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Popsicle Stick Octopus

Print This Tutorial

Tools:

1 Paint Brush
1 Small Paper
1 Scissors
1 Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Gun Sticks

Supplies:

9 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
Craft Paint
Colorful Curling Ribbon
2 Wiggle Eyes

Instructions:

First assemble the base of your octopus by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across}
Set aside to let it dry completely.
Next {if you like} have children paint the front of their popsicle stick shape any color they desire!
To finish off the Popsicle Stick Octopus craft, cut several strips of long curling ribbon.
Glue those to the back of the popsicle stick design, so they flow down nicely and look like tentacles.
Then glue down the two wiggle eyes and either decorate with glitter, rhinestones or even more craft paint before displaying proudly!!!

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