Popsicle Stick Thing 1 & 2 – Dr Seuss Cat In The Hat Kid Craft Idea

It’s Stacey from Glued To My Crafts coming by with ANOTHER kid friendly craft in honor of the upcoming BIG Dr Seuss birthday celebration day! Recently my son and I made these fun and recognizable Popsicle Stick Thing 1 & 2 pieces and I just couldn’t wait to share them with you all!

These Thing 1 and 2 craft stick pieces are simply perfect for pretend play pieces, reading tools while you read Cat In The Hat or just because moments! Did I mention they make for awesome keepsakes as well since they involve your child’s handprints for their blue hair?!

Well enough chit chat from me – whatever you decide to do with your beautiful handmade wood craft stick Thing 1 & 2 pieces – I hope you enjoy making them and reading some Dr Seuss themed books afterwards!!!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished popsicle stick and handprint Thing 1 & 2 puppets! You can find us on Facebook and Instagram these days for EASY tagging! We can’t wait to see what you make! #gluedtomycrafts

FIND MORE DR SEUSS CRAFT IDEAS IN OUR ROUNDUP COLLECTION POST!

Thing 1 & 2 Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per Thing 1 & 2 craft}
* School Glue
* Red Craft Paint
* White Craft Paint
* Small Paper Plate
* Small Paint Brushes
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Blue Colored Cardstock Paper
* White Cardstock Paper
* Paper Sharpie Markers
optional embellishments – sparkles, glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First things first – grab three popsicle sticks {three per “thing” craft} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Repeat for each “thing” piece you want to make today.
* Once the craft stick shape is dry, grab your two colors of craft paint and squirt some of a each, on the paper plate.
* Have children paint TWO sides of the popsicle stick triangle shape white, while the remaining side red. This will give your piece a more recognizable look.
* Again, set aside to let it dry.
* Now grab your white cardstock paper and scissors.
* Cut out a triangular piece for inside the popsicle stick design, as well as a small circle for the shirt emblem.
* Draw a face in the center of the triangle paper and write the words “Thing 1 or 2” on the paper circle, with the black marker.
* Set those two pieces aside.
* Next go ahead and grab your blue cardstock paper.
* Trace your child’s hand to make the wild hair.
* Trim out the traced design.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Things 1 & 2  – have children glue their paper pieces in place, as well as any other embellishments {like rhinestones and maybe some blue craft glitter} where they see fit.
* Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us afterwards so we can admire your hard work! Come find us on Facebook!

PAIR YOUR CAT IN THE HAT WITH —> Paper Plate Green Eggs & Ham

Popsicle Stick Thing 1 & 2 - Cat In The Hat Craft

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Our Popsicle Stick Thing 1 & 2 pieces are perfect for pretend play, reading tools or keepsakes! Check out our tutorial to make them today!

Supplies:

• Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per Thing 1 & 2 craft}
• School Glue
• Red Craft Paint
• White Craft Paint
• Small Paper Plate
• Small Paint Brushes
• Paper Craft Scissors
• Blue Colored Cardstock Paper
• White Cardstock Paper
• Paper Sharpie Markers
• optional embellishments – sparkles, glitter, rhinestones etc.

Instructions:

• First things first - grab three popsicle sticks {three per "thing" craft} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
• Set aside to let it dry completely.
• Repeat for each "thing" piece you want to make today.
• Once the craft stick shape is dry, grab your two colors of craft paint and squirt some of a each, on the paper plate.
• Have children paint TWO sides of the popsicle stick triangle shape white, while the remaining side red. This will give your piece a more recognizable look.
• Again, set aside to let it dry.
• Now grab your white cardstock paper and scissors.
• Cut out a triangular piece for inside the popsicle stick design, as well as a small circle for the shirt emblem.
• Draw a face in the center of the triangle paper and write the words "Thing 1 or 2" on the paper circle, with the black marker.
• Set those two pieces aside.
• Next go ahead and grab your blue cardstock paper.
• Trace your child's hand to make the wild hair.
• Trim out the traced design.
• To finish off the Popsicle Stick Things 1 & 2  – have children glue their paper pieces in place, as well as any other embellishments {like rhinestones and maybe some blue craft glitter} where they see fit.
• Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
• Don't forget to share pictures with us afterwards so we can admire your hard work! Come find us on Facebook!

Here is a DIFFERENT WAY to make this Thing 1 & 2 craft idea – simply cut out a white handprint instead and decorate it, to later attach to a painted wavy popsicle stick as the handle!

If you love our unique Thing 1 & 2 popsicle stick craft idea, be sure to check out our Chalk Art Thing 1 & 2 tutorial for another creative idea to make in honor of Dr Seuss during Reading Across America Week!!! #gluedtomycrafts