All hands ahoy! Everyone get on the CRAFTY deck! I’m so excited you are here TODAY on Glued To My Crafts!

Since book inspired kid crafts are my “booty” – I’ve combined the BEST of both worlds into one with craft time and story time!

And with today’s Popsicle Stick Parrot kid craft idea, you will be inspired to batten down the hatches and check out the book Pete The Cat and The Treasure Map {which by the way totally inspired this post!}

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a fun, epic sea adventure with Captain Pete in Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map! Includes over 30 fun stickers.

When Captain Pete discovers a treasure map, he and his crew are ready to set out and sail the seas to find the buried gold and jewels. But they weren’t expecting to find a giant sea monster along the way!

So let’s walk the plank and get to it, all right?! Find the full tutorial below for this craft stick parrot head craft idea!

Happy crafting, my pirate friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished parrot made from wood craft sticks on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts

Parrot Head Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per parrot craft}
* School Glue
* Red Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Red Colored Cardstock
* Black Colored Cardstock
* Large Wiggle Eyes {1 per parrot craft}
* Colorful Craft Feathers
optional embellishments – sparkles, glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

* First grab three popsicle sticks {three per parrot} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Repeat for each parrot craft piece you want to make today.
* Once those are done drying, go ahead and have children paint their pieces completely red.
* Again, set aside to let them dry completely.
* Now grab your cardstock paper and scissors.
* Cut out a triangular piece for inside the popsicle stick design, as well as a long, parrot nose from the black and tan.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Parrot – have children glue their paper pieces in place, as well as any other embellishments they see fit {like tons of feathers on top of it’s head!}
* Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!

Love our Popsicle Stick Parrot craft? Be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Pirate Ship and Popsicle Stick Pirate Flag ideas! They are both DIY activities that are perfect for the pirate lovers in your life!