Looking for a DIY project to keep the kiddos busy? Check out this fun popsicle stick craft idea! They’ll love seeing their creative masterpiece come to life!
Mater Made Out of Popsicle Sticks
Do you have some old popsicle sticks lying around? Good news, there’s no need to throw them away!
Kids love making crafty creations and it can be a great bonding time for the family. With just a few simple supplies such as paint, glue, and of course popsicle sticks you can create an adorable mater (tow truck) that is perfect for little ones who are fans of the popular movie Cars!
Not only will it keep your kids occupied for hours on end but they’ll also have a ton of fun showing off their very own homemade creation when they’re done.
So grab those popsicle sticks from your craft stash and embark on this creative adventure with us while learning how to turn items into art! Happy crafting, my friends!
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Looking for a creative activity for kids? Use popsicle sticks, paint and glue to make a tow truck from the movie Cars. Fun family activity!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Brown Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- School Glue
- White Cardstock Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Black Marker
- Scissors
Directions:
- First grab your NINE popsicle sticks and glue. Lay SIX popsicle sticks next to each other in a line.
- Grab the remaining THREE popsicle sticks and glue them the opposite direction to create the body of the car.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Once those are dry, have children paint their popsicle stick shape completely brown.
- Again, set those aside to let them dry completely.
- Now grab your pieces of colored cardstock.
- Cut out eyes {the windshield} and a smile out of the white cardstock paper.
- Then cut out TWO wheels from the black cardstock paper and the lights out of the remaining paper.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Mater Truck, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display or play with your cars proudly for all to see!
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