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!
Popsicle Stick & Clothespin Snowman Puppet
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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Snowman Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per snowman craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per snowman craft}
* Mini Clothespins {2 per snowman craft}
* School Glue
* White Craft Paint
* Brown Craft Paint
* Small Paper Plate
* Foam Paint Brushes
* Black Cardstock Paper
* Orange Cardstock Paper
* Basic Paper Scissors
optional materials – small stickers, glitter glue, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
* 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!!!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT —> Paper Plate Snowman House
Snowman Jokes To Tell Afterwards:
Q: What do snowmen call their off-spring?
Chill-dren!
Q: What did the snowman have for breakfast?
Frosted Snowflakes
Q: What does Frosty the Snowman like to put on his ice-bergers?
A: Chilly sauce.
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Popsicle Stick Snowman Puppet
Supplies:
- 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- 2 Mini Popsicle Sticks
- 2 Mini Clothespins
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- White Craft Paint
- Brown Craft Paint
- Embellishments
Instructions:
- 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!!!
