Bottle Cap and Popsicle Stick Bird Puppets – Kid Craft

Not many people know that my husband is a homebrewer.

Yes you read that right – my husband makes his own beer and has even won a few contests along the way.

But since we’ve moved to Florida and have downsized considerable in our living space, he unfortunately hasn’t been able to get “crafty” in our kitchen. Just not enough space or a good cool place to store it while it “brews.” {that cold winter weather in Wyoming was good for something!}

Unfortunately this sucks for him BUT kinda good for me? Well – when it comes to bottle cap kid crafts that is!

Recently I stumbled across a few of his clean/unused bottle caps from his stash and decided they were the PERFECT craft material for an idea I had in mind. Of course – you don’t have to be a homebrewer or even a beer drinker to make this craft happen! I promise – no need to run out to get a six pack either!

Michaels and many other craft stores actually sell clean/unused bottle caps in bulk for craft projects like today’s Bottle Cap Bird Puppets tutorial.

So no need to worry! Just check out the full kid craft tutorial below and make some one-of-a-kind puppets with your child today! Super easy to make and it’s a step-outside-the-box idea!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your creations with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see what you make with your young crafter today! #gluedtomycrafts

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Bird Puppet Craft Supplies:

* Bottle Caps
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
* Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes
* Hot Glue Gun
* Small Wiggle Eyes
* Orange Craft Felt
* Craft Feathers

Directions:

* First get your hot gun hot and ready! Set aside.
* Have children decorate their bottle caps however they like, to represent the birds. Have them use paint, wiggle eyes, craft felt etc. to give each one a one-of-a-kind look!
* Once the bottle cap is decorated, have children hot glue their piece to a jumbo popsicle stick
* To finish off their Bottle Cap Bird Puppet – have children add feathers, felt legs etc. to make a custom piece. Then set aside to let it dry completely before playing/displaying proudly!!!

Love our Bottle Cap Bird Puppet idea? Be sure to check out our Handprint Fish Puppets as well! Another creative way to have some pretend play fun this afternoon! #gluedtomycrafts