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Popsicle Stick Snowman Puppet Craft Idea

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Who wants to be out in the cold, winter outdoors this time of year? Not me! So that is why this Popsicle Stick Snowman craft idea is perfect!
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Popsicle Stick Snowman Puppet - Kid Craft

This fantastic tutorial is PACKED with creativity to inspire YOU to make your own popsicle stick snowman puppet today!

Keep scrolling for ALL the details so you can recreate it with your child this winter season!

A snowman out of popsicle sticks with a black hat, black eyes and mouth, an orange triangle nose, and clothespin arms sits on a teal background sprinkled with white star shapes.

Popsicle Stick & Clothespin Snowman

What are kids and parents to do on a snow day at home? Build a frosty fun snowman, of course!

But who wants to be out in the cold, winter outdoors this time of year? Not me! So that is why this Popsicle Stick Snowman Kid Craft is simple perfect to make together to pass the and make some great winter decor pieces that can be displayed proudly anywhere in the house, all winter long!

Want to make your own custom craft stick snowman piece too? Just follow the simple step-by-step tutorial below to build your own melt-free frosty friend with your child today! My personal favorite element is the clothespin arms – so clever!

Happy crafting my dear friends!!! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your snowman puppets made from popsicle sticks, on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to admire them! #gluedtomycrafts

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Two Popsicle Stick Snowman crafts, complete with black paper hats, orange noses, and tiny red clothespin arms, are displayed on a green background decorated with white star patterns. Two Popsicle Stick Snowman crafts, complete with black paper hats, orange noses, and tiny red clothespin arms, are displayed on a green background decorated with white star patterns.

These snowman puppets are so easy to make, the kids can even help! They would be a great activity for a winter party.

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
  • Mini Popsicle Sticks – 2 per craft
  • Mini Clothespins – 2 per craft
  • School Glue
  • White Craft Paint
  • Brown Craft Paint
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Paint Brushes
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • Orange Cardstock Paper
  • Scissors

Directions:

  1. First grab all your wood craft sticks and school glue.
  2. Assemble the base of your snowman friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across}
  3. Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each snowman puppet you want to make today.
  4. When dry enough, go ahead and squirt some white craft paint on the paper plate.
  5. Take the foam paint brush and paint your newly made popsicle stick shape completely white.
  6. Go ahead and also paint your TWO mini clothespins with the brown craft paint, as well.
  7. Set all the painted pieces aside.
  8. Now grab all your sheets of cardstock paper and scissors.
  9. Cut out a hat, nose, eyes, buttons etc. for your snowman.
  10. Now go ahead and glue ALL the paper pieces to the painted popsicle stick shape from earlier.
  11. To finish off the Popsicle Stick Snowman Puppet craft simply “pinch” your clothespin arms on the side of the popsicle stick shape.
  12. Add any other embellishments you see fit {maybe a small bow or a little bit of glitter!}
  13. Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

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If you are looking for even MORE winter themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below on the Glued To My Crafts website right now.

And “if” you decide to make today’s craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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Popsicle Stick Snowman Puppet - Kid Craft
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Popsicle Stick Snowman Puppet Craft Idea

Who wants to be out in the cold, winter outdoors this time of year? Not me! So that is why this Popsicle Stick Snowman craft idea is perfect!

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

  • 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • 2 Mini Popsicle Sticks
  • 2 Mini Clothespins
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Paint
  • Embellishments
  • School Glue
  • 1 Small Paper Plate
  • Paint Brushes
  • 1 Craft Scissors

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions: 
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  • First grab all your wood craft sticks and school glue.
  • Assemble the base of your snowman friend by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across}
  • Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each snowman puppet you want to make today.
  • When dry enough, go ahead and squirt some white craft paint on the paper plate.
  • Take the foam paint brush and paint your newly made popsicle stick shape completely white.
  • Go ahead and also paint your TWO mini clothespins with the brown craft paint, as well.
  • Set all the painted pieces aside.
  • Now grab all your sheets of cardstock paper and scissors.
  • Cut out a hat, nose, eyes, buttons etc. for your snowman.
  • Now go ahead and glue ALL the paper pieces to the painted popsicle stick shape from earlier.
  • To finish off the Popsicle Stick Snowman Puppet craft simply "pinch" your clothespin arms on the side of the popsicle stick shape.
  • Add any other embellishments you see fit {maybe a small bow or a little bit of glitter!}
  • Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
    Two Popsicle Stick Snowman crafts, complete with black paper hats, orange noses, and tiny red clothespin arms, are displayed on a green background decorated with white star patterns.
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