This hamburger craft is the perfect activity to keep the kids busy during summer camps and family barbecues!

Are you looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea? Maybe something unique? Then today’s popsicle stick hamburger tutorial is perfect for summer camps and family barbecues! With just a few simple supplies, you can keep the kids busy and entertained all day long.
Summer is the perfect time to fire up your creativity along with the grill! This adorable popsicle stick hamburger craft brings all the fun of a backyard BBQ into your craft room. Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity, planning a summer camp project, or want to create something special with the kids, this craft delivers big on fun and creativity.
The best part? You probably have most of the materials at home already. This project works great for crafters of all ages and skill levels. Young children can work on their fine motor skills while older kids and adults can add intricate details to make their hamburger truly unique.
Kids will love being able to make their own “hamburgers” out of wooden popsicle sticks, and you’ll love how easy it is to assemble! Just follow our simple tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 9 per craft
- Small Paper Plate
- Brown Craft Paint
- White Craft Paint
- Pink Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Scissors
- Small Wiggle Eyes
Directions:
- First assemble the base of your hamburger friend by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across.}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your brown craft paint, paint brush and popsicle stick square base.
- Have children paint the front of it completely brown {the beef patty} while you cut out some “hamburger buns and lettuce” from the cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Hamburger craft, have children glue the cardstock paper pieces to the painted popsicle stick design, along with drawing on a face with the remaining paint.
- Don’t forget to also glue on the wiggle eyes so he has some personality!
- Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
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Before you click away to recreate this hamburger craft, be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Tent tutorial. It’s another fun craft stick idea for you to add to your summer craft plans today!
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Popsicle Stick Hamburger Craft Idea For Summer
This hamburger craft is the perfect activity to keep the kids busy during summer camps and family barbecues!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Scissors
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First assemble the base of your hamburger friend by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across}
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your brown craft paint, paint brush and popsicle stick base.
- Have children paint the front of it completely brown {the beef patty} while you cut out some "hamburger buns and lettuce" from the cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Hamburger craft, have children glue the cardstock pieces to the popsicle stick design, along with drawing on a face with the remaining paint.
- Don't forget to also glue on the wiggle eyes!
- Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

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