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Popsicle Stick Whale Craft


Popsicle Stick Whale Craft

Whale Made From Popsicle Sticks

Hi there friends! It’s Stacey from Glued To My Crafts, swimming by today with this awesome and super easy Popsicle Stick Whale kid craft idea! It’s absolutely perfect to add to your summer plans or lesson unit!

Using easy-to-find wooden popsicle sticks, craft paint and colored cardstock paper – you too can make this beach-friendly whale creature come to life within minutes! Then you can use him as fun summer decor or for some fun pretend puppet play in the living room! The possibilities are endless!

So what are we waiting for? Let’s grab those craft supplies, follow the full tutorial below and have a “whale-of-a-good-time” recreating it this afternoon! I just know you are going to rock it with your child today!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your craft stick whale with us on our Facebook page! I can’t wait to see your whale made from wood craft sticks! #gluedtomycrafts

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Popsicle Stick Whale - Kid Craft Idea

This fun popsicle stick whale craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It’s a great way to get creative and have some fun.

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per whale}
  • Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per whale}
  • School Glue
  • Cardstock Paper {we used a light blue and dark}
  • Blue Craft Paint
  • Foam Paint Brush
  • Wiggle Eye {1 per whale}
  • Paper Craft Scissors
  • optional materials – glitter, rhinestones, feathers etc.

Directions:

  • First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {THREE next to each other with TWO mini across} Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat.
  • Next grab your craft paint and paint the front of your popsicle stick design completely blue.
  • Set aside to allow it to dry completely.
  • Now you are ready for the cardstock. Cut out some fins, a tail and some “water” to come out of the whale.
  • To finish off your Popsicle Stick Whale kid craft – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well the wiggle eye.
  • Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

PAIR YOUR WHALE POPSICLE STICK CRAFT WITH —> Styrofoam Cup Whale

Popsicle Stick Whale - Kid Craft Idea

Are you looking for even more simple kid friendly ideas using wood craft sticks? Check out our Wizard Hat, Unicorn and “M” is for Monster popsicle stick craft posts!

Or maybe you have something to say? Want to show off your popsicle stick blue whale creations? Join the conversation on our Facebook page.

We love hearing from YOU and seeing where our inspiration sparked! #gluedtomycrafts

Stacey

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Tools:

  • School Glue
  • 1 Foam Paint Brush
  • 1 Scissors
  • 1 Small Paper Plate

Supplies:

  • 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • 2 Mini Popsicle Sticks
  • Blue Cardstock Paper
  • Blue Craft Paint
  • 2 Wiggle Eyes

Instructions:

  • First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {THREE next to each other with TWO mini across}
  • Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat.
  • Next grab your craft paint and paint the front of your popsicle stick design completely blue.
  • Set aside to allow it to dry completely.
  • Now you are ready for the cardstock. Cut out some fins, a tail and some "water" to shoot out of the whale.
  • To finish off your Popsicle Stick Whale kid craft – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well the wiggle eye.
  • Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
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