Create a delightful Popsicle Stick Hot Dog with this fun and creative summer craft! Perfect for kids, using simple materials to spark joy and imagination.
Story time becomes even more magical when children can create something with their hands while listening to tales. Our popsicle stick hot dog craft offers the perfect blend of creativity, fine motor skill development, and imaginative play that keeps young minds engaged long after the last page is turned.
This simple craft transforms ordinary popsicle sticks and basic art supplies into adorable miniature hot dogs that children can proudly display or use in pretend play. Best of all, it requires minimal preparation time and uses materials most classrooms and homes already have on hand.
Make story time extra fun with our Popsicle Stick Hot Dog craft! Easy-to-follow steps for a creative activity kids of all ages will enjoy.
Craft Supplies:
- Mini Popsicle Sticks – 2 per craft
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks 3- per craft
- School Glue
- Pink Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Red Puffy Paint
- Yellow Puffy Paint
- Scissors
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
Directions:
- First things first things – start off by gluing together TWO mini popsicle sticks and THREE jumbo popsicle sticks to create a “fence.”
- Repeat for each hot dog you want to make.
- Next have children paint the front of their newly made popsicle stick shape to give it the look of a hot dog {I did pink but you could also mix some red and brown paint for a more realistic hot dog color}
- While they are working on that, cut out a oval “bun” shape from the brown cardstock. Remember – you will want it slightly bigger than your popsicle stick shape.
- To finish off the Hot Dog Craft, glue the popsicle stick shape and cardstock bun pieces together and add some puffy paint “ketchup and mustard” on top.
- When done, set aside to let it dry completely and display proudly afterwards!
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Popsicle Stick Hot Dog Craft Idea For Story Time
Create a delightful Popsicle Stick Hot Dog with this fun and creative summer craft! Perfect for kids, using simple materials to spark joy and imagination.
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 things first things - start off by gluing together TWO mini popsicle sticks and THREE jumbo popsicle sticks to create a "fence."
- Repeat for each hot dog you want to make.
- Next have children paint the front of their newly made popsicle stick shape to give it the look of a hot dog {I did pink but you could also mix some red and brown paint for a more realistic hot dog color}
- While they are working on that, cut out a oval "bun" shape from the brown cardstock. Remember - you will want it slightly bigger than your popsicle stick shape.
- To finish off the Hot Dog Craft, glue the popsicle stick shape and cardstock bun pieces together and add some puffy paint "ketchup and mustard" on top.
- When done, set aside to let it dry completely and display proudly afterwards!
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