
Popsicle Stick Tin Can Man – Wizard of Oz Craft Idea
It all started with a classic tale…. and then I was inspired to share my version of a Popsicle Stick Tin Can Man kid craft idea with you all!
With today’s Craft Stick Tin Can Man art project idea, we are honoring a beloved classic story that pretty much everyone knows about! The Wizard of Oz!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s spark some imagination with this DIY kid friendly craft idea and read the book in honor of it too {affiliate link on Amazon to book} Then give the tin man a real heart with the simple steps you will find below in our tutorial!!
Happy crafting my friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your Tin Man made out of popsicle sticks on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts
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Tin Man Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per tin can man craft}
* Gray/Silver Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* School Glue
* Aluminum Foil
* White Cardstock Paper
* Black Cardstock Paper
* Pink Cardstock Paper
* Basic Craft Scissors
optional materials for this craft – glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* First assemble the base of your tin can man 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.
* Repeat for each tin man craft you want to make today.
* Next have children paint the front of their popsicle stick shape completely gray.
* Set aside to let it dry.
* Now grab your aluminum foil, cardstock and scissors.
* Cut out embellishments to give him life!
* To finish off the Wizard of Oz craft, have children glue their cut out pieces to the front of the popsicle stick design.
* Then either decorate with glitter, rhinestones or even more craft paint before displaying proudly!!!
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Popsicle Stick Tin Can Man - Kid Craft Idea
Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per tin can man craft}
- Gray/Silver Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- School Glue
- Aluminum Foil
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Pink Cardstock Paper
- Basic Craft Scissors
- optional materials for this craft – glitter, rhinestones etc.
Instructions:
- First assemble the base of your tin can man 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.
- Repeat for each tin man craft you want to make today.
- Next have children paint the front of their popsicle stick shape completely gray.
- Set aside to let it dry.
- Now grab your aluminum foil, cardstock and scissors.
- Cut out embellishments to give him life!
- To finish off the Wizard of Oz craft, have children glue their cut out pieces to the front of the popsicle stick design.
- Then either decorate with glitter, rhinestones or even more craft paint before displaying proudly!!!

Jessica Ruetsch says
I work as an activity director for a memory care. We watched the classic “Wizard Of Oz” and did this craft during. They turned out so cute! Thanks for the idea.