Pipe Cleaner Popsicles – Unique Summer Kid Craft Idea

If you have been a long time reader of Glued To My Crafts, you might already know that I like to think “outside” the box when it comes to kid crafts.

I like to come up with kids craft ideas that NO ONE has done {or shared on the internet} before. Quite frankly – it gives me quite a thrill to do so as well!

So let introduce to YOU to our first seen here, Pipe Cleaner Popsicles kid craft idea. It truly is a first of it’s kind!

It all stemmed from a recent trip to Michaels and a poll I conducted with my Facebook friends. From there, it kinda just steamed rolled into what this tutorial is today! After several “failed” attempts, I’m finally confident in the finished piece and I hope it inspires you!

Please remember – to make this craft work, you will need TONS of Tacky Glue or a hot glue gun to make it work. However – I think you’ll be surprised with your masterpiece afterwards! They make for great pretend play pieces and even summer decor! The choice is yours and I hope we inspired you today!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t let idea melt away!! Then – when you are done crafting it – make sure you snap a few pictures to share with us on our Facebook page wall. This way YOU can inspire me through your hard work! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

PAIR OUR POPSICLE STICK CRAFT WITH —> Craft Spoon Cherries – Kid Craft Idea For Summer

Pipe Cleaner Popsicles Craft Supplies:

* Pipe Cleaners {about 8-10 per crafts}
* Scissors
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {4 per craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per craft}
* Tacky Glue or Hot Glue Gun
* White Cardstock

Directions:

* First assemble your popsicle sticks for the base of the craft. Take THREE jumbo popsicle sticks {out of the four} and lay them next to each other.
* Finish off with the two mini popsicle sticks, going the opposite direction, to create a fence or door shape.
* The final step in building the base, is to glue the remaining jumbo stick on top of the first piece, to give the look of a popsicle. See our picture above for an example.
* Be sure to place your popsicle stick base in an undisturbed area so it can dry completely.
* Now grab your pipe cleaners. Cut them in half.
* Once your base is dry go ahead and glue your pipe cleaner pieces on.
* Finish off your Pipe Cleaner Popsicles by cutting out small “slits” from the white cardstock and gluing them on.
* Then leave as is OR add other embellishments like glitter, puffy paint etc.
* When done decorating, allow it all to dry completely before you display and/or play with them proudly!

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