Spring is officially in the air! Celebrate this beautiful time of year with this adorable popsicle stick and handprint baby chick craft idea for kids!
Popsicle Stick Yellow Chick
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 cardstock paper, wood 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!
PAIR YOUR YELLOW CHICK WITH —> Paper Plate Easter Chick
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- White School Glue
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Light Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Scrapbook Paper
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Yellow Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
- Pencil or Marker
Directions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per Easter chick} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- When ready, grab the yellow craft paint, paper plate and paint brush.
- Squirt some on a paper plate and have children use the paint brush to paint their newly made triangle popsicle stick frame completely yellow.
- Set aside when done.
- While that is drying, grab your scrapbook paper and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design & be the body of the baby chick.
- At this time, you should also trace your child’s hands on the light yellow cardstock paper and trim those out for the wings. Be sure to also cut out a small circle for the head, some long legs and a triangular nose out of the remaining cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Yellow Baby Chick – have children glue the paper pieces and wings/head/nose in place on the popsicle stick shape.
- Once done, add other embellishments you see fit and set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
PAIR YOUR EASTER CHICK PUPPET WITH —> Handprint Chick Keepsake
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!
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Popsicle Stick Yellow Baby Chick
Spring is in the air! Celebrate with this adorable popsicle stick and handprint baby chick craft.
- 1 Scissors
- 1 Pencil or Marker
- 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Scrapbook Paper
- 2 Small Wiggle Eyes
- Yellow Craft Paint
Instructions
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per Easter chick} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- When ready, grab the yellow craft paint, paper plate and paint brush.
- Squirt some on a paper plate and have children use the paint brush to paint their newly made triangle popsicle stick frame completely yellow.
- Set aside when done.
- While that is drying, grab your scrapbook paper and cut a triangular shape that will be placed within the popsicle stick design & be the body of the baby chick.
- At this time, you should also trace your child’s hands on the light yellow cardstock paper and trim those out for the wings. Be sure to also cut out a small circle for the head, some long legs and a triangular nose out of the remaining cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Baby Chick – have children glue the paper pieces and wings/head/nose in place on the popsicle stick shape.
- Once done, add other embellishments you see fit and set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
Want to show off your creations?Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!
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