Popsicle Stick & Handprint Baby Chicks Puppet – Kid Craft

Tweet tweet! Glued To My Crafts is coming by with another kid friendly idea that is perfect for spring AND Easter celebrations! This time it’s titled Handprint Baby Chicks Puppets made from paper, popsicle sticks and a couple embellishments!

These creative Baby Chicks Puppets are perfect for pretend play pieces, spring decorations or just because moments! Did I mention they make for awesome keepsakes since they include your child’s handprints, as well?!

So whatever you decide to do with your beautiful handmade baby chick themed piece – I hope you enjoy making them! Don’t forget to read some spring themed books in honor of your newly made creations!!!

Happy crafting, my friends! If you don’t mind, I would LOVE to see your new paper baby chick puppet friends in action, on our Facebook page! It makes my day to see our ideas come to life! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR CRAFT STICK BABY CHICK PUPPETS WITH —> Paper Plate Easter Chick – Spring Kid Craft Idea

Baby Chicks Puppet Supplies:

* Orange Colored Cardstock
* Yellow Colored Cardstock
* Jumbo Wavy Popsicle Stick {one per chick puppet}
* Loose Craft Glitter
* Small Wiggle Eyes
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* School Glue or Glue Stick
* Pencil or Marker
optional – embellishments like rhinestones, sequins

Directions:

* First trace your child’s hand on the yellow cardstock. Repeat for each puppet you want to make {one handprint per puppet}
* Trim out the traced handprint out, with the scissors.
* With the remaining orange cardstock, go ahead and cut out a triangular beak & long legs for each baby chick.
* Now it’s time for the embellishments on the handprint! Go ahead and place lines of glue on each finger.
* Sprinkle glitter on top.
* Shake off excess glitter into the trashcan.
* To finish off the Handprint Baby Chick Puppet – glue your cardstock pieces to your handprint cutout, along with the wiggle eyes.
* Follow that up by gluing your jumbo popsicle stick to the back of your handprint cardstock piece.
* Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before the puppet show!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR EASTER CHICK PUPPET WITH —> Handprint Chick – Kid Craft Idea w/free printable

Another way to recreate this craft idea, is to glue THREE popsicle sticks together to recreate the body of the baby chick. It’s similar to our Popsicle Stick Duckling tutorial!

Love this baby chick kid craft idea from us? Be sure to check out our popular Paper Plate Bunny In Grass tutorial, for another idea to add to your spring craft making plans! #gluedtomycrafts