Create an out-of-this-world Popsicle Stick Alien Spaceship with this fun and imaginative craft! Perfect for kids, using simple materials to spark creativity.
Take the kids on an intergalactic crafting mission with this fun and easy alien spaceship craft made from popsicle sticks! It’s the perfect way to get creative and have a blast this afternoon!
Summer afternoons and rainy weekends call for creative projects that spark imagination. Building an alien spaceship from popsicle sticks combines simple materials with endless possibilities for storytelling and play.
This craft project transforms ordinary wooden sticks into fantastic flying vehicles that can transport young minds to distant galaxies.
Creating popsicle stick alien spaceships offers the perfect blend of hands-on construction and imaginative play. Kids develop fine motor skills while building their spacecraft, then launch into creative adventures once their alien vessels are complete. The best part? You probably have most of the materials at home already.
Are you looking for an easy and fun craft idea for kids? This popsicle stick and paper plate alien spaceship art project idea is perfect!
Craft Supplies:
Gather these supplies before starting your spaceship construction:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
- Mini Popsicle Sticks – 2 per craft
- Small Paper Plate
- Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- School Glue
- Scissors
- Cardstock Paper
- Large Wiggle Eyes
Directions:
- First you will want to assemble the base of the ship with the popsicle sticks. Lay three jumbo popsicle sticks next to each other and glue the two mini popsicle sticks the opposite direction, to create a fence.
- Repeat for each spaceship craft you want to make today.
- Set aside to let it dry.
- Now grab your craft paint and paint your popsicle stick piece however you like.
- Set aside again, to let it dry completely.
- Next grab your paper plate and cardstock.
- Cut your paper plate in half. Reserve one half for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day.
- From the cardstock, cut out an alien shape.
- Go ahead and glue the wiggle eyes on for him to see.
- To finish the Popsicle Stick Alien Spaceship, glue your alien cutout to the back of the popsicle stick shape, followed with the paper plate half.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly!
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Popsicle Stick Alien Spaceship Craft
Create an out-of-this-world Popsicle Stick Alien Spaceship with this fun and imaginative craft! Perfect for kids, using simple materials to spark creativity.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First you will want to assemble the base of the ship with the popsicle sticks. Lay three jumbo popsicle sticks next to each other and glue the two mini popsicle sticks the opposite direction, to create a fence.
- Repeat for each spaceship craft you want to make today.
- Set aside to let it dry.
- Now grab your craft paint and paint your popsicle stick piece however you like.
- Set aside again, to let it dry completely.
- Next grab your paper plate and cardstock.
- Cut your paper plate in half. Reserve one half for today's craft and save the other for a rainy day.
- From the cardstock, cut out an alien shape.
- Go ahead and glue the wiggle eyes on for him to see.
- To finish the Popsicle Stick Alien Spaceship, glue your alien cutout to the back of the popsicle stick shape, followed with the paper plate half.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit before displaying proudly!
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