“M” is for Popsicle Stick Monster
“M” is for monster and this popsicle stick kid craft activity is the PERFECT way to reinforce that idea! Especially during the Halloween season!
Inspired by my son {I’m trying to step up his letter recognition} today I’m sharing another kid friendly activity that is SUPER simple for kids and adults of all ages to pull together to make their own one-of-a-kind monster pieces!!!
This popsicle stick monster craft idea has endless possibilities since you can have children decorate it ANY WAY THEY LIKE! And it’s just that – an “M” that we turned into a monster! Then decorate with various embellishments to really hit the idea on the nail! Super fun – right?!
So don’t be scared!!! Let’s grab those craft supplies and make up these adorable monster craft pieces with our children today!!!
Happy crafting, my super creative and crafty lil monsters!!! Be sure to share your finished craft stick monster pieces on my Facebook page!!! I love seeing our ideas come to life and hearing from you! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR CRAFT STICK MONSTERS WITH —> Paper Plate Monster
Craft Supplies:
- Popsicle Sticks {4 per monster craft}
- Various Colors of Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Basic Kid Craft Scissors
- Decorative Craft Eyes/Wiggle Eyes
- optional materials – glitter glue, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like an “M.”
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each piece you want to make.
- Now it’s time for the paint! Paint your popsicle stick piece however you like!!!
- While children on working on the paint, go ahead and cut out other monster facial embellishments from the cardstock. Big eyes, teeth, hair – whatever you like!!!
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Monster craft – have children glue on their cardstock pieces to the popsicle stick shape.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly!!!
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us, on your social media sites, using our special branded #gluedtomycrafts hashtag for us to see!
If you are looking for even more fun Halloween kid crafts, check out these past blog posts from Glued To My Crafts:
- Tissue Paper Mummy
- Coffee Filter Monsters
- Popsicle Stick Ghosts
- Ghostly Leaves
- Puzzle Piece Monsters
- Craft Stick Monsters
- Paper Plate Monster
- Leaf Monsters
