
Looking for a fun and easy kids craft idea? This one is perfect! All you need are popsicle sticks and some cardstock paper. Kids will love making these unicorn horns, and they make great party decorations too.
Unicorns have captured the hearts and imaginations of kids everywhere with their magical charm and vibrant colors. What better way to channel this wonder than by turning craft time into a creative adventure?
Today’s “popsicle stick unicorn horn” tutorial is an easy, fun, and budget-friendly DIY activity that kids of all ages can enjoy. Plus, these gold colored pieces are customizable, letting young crafters express their unique sense of magic!
Creative activities like recreating these “popsicle stick unicorn horns” are more than just fun. They play an important role in a child’s development. Crafting enhances motor skills, nurtures self-expression, and boosts problem-solving abilities. By engaging in a unicorn-worthy project like this, you’re not just making something magical; you’re building essential life skills!
Craft Supplies:
To make your popsicle stick unicorn horns, you’ll need the following items:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 2 per craft
- Mini Popsicle Sticks – 1 per craft
- School Glue
- Gold Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Craft Scissors
- Glitter Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Embellishments
You can customize these materials based on what you have available or personalize them with extra items like stickers or gold foil paper.
Directions:
Start by preparing your crafting area. Lay down newspaper or a protective mat to keep your workspace clean. Gather all your materials in one place to make the process smooth and streamlined.
- First things first – grab three popsicle sticks {two JUMBO and one MINI per unicorn horn} and your school glue.
- Glue them all together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each unicorn horn craft piece you want to make today.
- Once those are done drying, go ahead and squirt your choice of color in craft paint, on the paper plate.
- Grab the foam paint brush and have children paint their craft stick shape piece completely gold {or any other color you like!}
- Again, set aside to let them dry completely.
- Now grab your cardstock paper and scissors.
- Cut out a large triangular piece for inside the popsicle stick design, as well as TWO white unicorn ears.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Unicorn Horn – have children glue their paper pieces in place, as well as the paper flower hair embellishments. Add as much as you like!
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
- Don’t forget to share pictures of your crafty unicorn horns with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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All of which would pair nicely with today’s popsicle stick unicorn horns tutorial – hint hint!
