Popsicle Stick Flamingo Art Project For Summer
We are on a FLAMINGO kick around here on Glued To My Crafts! Have you noticed all the great stuff? So much fun stuff, right?! Well… before you click away to check those out, let’s focus on out our latest Craft Stick Flamingo kid craft idea. Shall we?
It’s super cute, really easy to achieve AND makes for awesome {and festive} party decor to make & display during your summer activities! These pink flamingos are absolutely perfect for kids and adults to recreate – it’s clearly a MUST DO for everyone this time of year! You could even do some pretend puppet play with each piece you make!
So are you ready to be inspired to make your own craft stick flamingos this afternoon? Find the FULL step-by-step flamingo craft tutorial and supply list below!
Happy crafting my friends and be sure to stand tall like a flamingo, as you craft up your own beauties with your kiddos today! On that note, don’t forget to share pictures of your finished flamingos made from popsicle sticks, on our Facebook page to admire! We can’t wait to see pretend play flamingos in action! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR OUR FLAMINGO CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Flamingo
Flamingo Materials:
* Jumbo Craft Sticks {6 per flamingo craft}
* School Glue
* Pink Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Black Colored Cardstock Paper
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Large Wiggle Eyes {1 per flamingo}
* Orange Pipe Cleaner {1 per flamingo}
optional material – pink craft feathers
Craft Instructions:
* First things first – glue your SIX craft sticks together in an “L” shape. Three popsicle sticks on three popsicle sticks to make the body shape of your flamingo}
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Repeat for each flamingo you want to make today.
* Once done, paint your craft stick shape/flamingo body completely pink.
* If desired, add a few pink feathers on top of the wet paint before setting aside.
* Now grab your black cardstock paper.
* Cut out a pointed nose for each flamingo you are making.
* To finish off your Craft Stick Flamingo – glue your cardstock nose and wiggle eye in place.
* Then bend your orange pipe cleaner to create flamingo legs and glue it on the painted craft stick shape.
* Add other embellishments you see fit, before setting aside to let it dry completely.
* Display proudly and snap a few pictures to share with us on our Facebook page!
PAIR YOUR FLAMINGO CRAFT WITH OUR —> Painted Handprint Flamingo Canvas
Don’t you just love this flamingo kids craft idea? I sure hope so! Well don’t let the fun stop here!!! Be sure to also check out our Heart Shaped Flamingo Valentine Card tutorial on our blog right now. It’s another great idea for those flamingo lovers in your life! #gluedtomycrafts
Craft Stick Flamingo
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
Supplies:
- 6 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Pink Craft Paint
- Black Cardstock Paper
- 1 Wiggle Eye
- 1 Orange Pipe Cleaner
Instructions:
- First things first - glue your SIX craft sticks together in an "L" shape. Three popsicle sticks on three popsicle sticks to make the body shape of your flamingo}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each flamingo you want to make today.
- Once done, paint your craft stick shape/flamingo body completely pink.
- If desired, add a few pink feathers on top of the wet paint before setting aside.
- Now grab your black cardstock paper.
- Cut out a pointed nose for each flamingo you are making.
- To finish off your Craft Stick Flamingo - glue your cardstock nose and wiggle eye in place.
- Then bend your orange pipe cleaner to create flamingo legs and glue it on the painted craft stick shape.
- Add other embellishments you see fit, before setting aside to let it dry completely.
- Display proudly and snap a few pictures to share with us on our Facebook page!
