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Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet Craft

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Our soldier puppet craft idea that is perfect for Veterans, Memorial Day etc.
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Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet - Military Kid Craft

Create your own “army” with today’s Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet craft idea!

Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet - Military Kid Craft

Popsicle Stick Military Soldier Craft Idea For Kids

As you can guess, today’s wood craft stick soldier puppet idea is inspired by our very own, military family. More importantly – my husband!

You and your child can make soldier puppets {or in our case, airmen for Air Force} with just a few simple supplies and steps. No elaborate skills needed! All you need is some inexpensive jumbo popsicle sticks, a little craft paint, cardstock and pipe cleaner “arms” to make them salute each other.

We hope you like this quick DIY military inspired kids craft tutorial and that you are inspired to recreate your own with your child today! Not only is it perfect to recreate TODAY but think of all the other moments {like Veteran’s Day or Memorial Day} that this craft would come in handy for! Great for a classroom setting as well!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your military soldier puppets made from crafts sticks, on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou

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Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet - Military Kid Craft

Unleash your inner artist and create the cutest little troops with your very own Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet craft! Get creative and make some new friends today!

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 1 per craft
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Scissors
  • Pipe Cleaners
  • School Glue
  • Craft Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Small Wiggle Eyes
  • Black Marker

Directions:

  • First have children paint one tip of their popsicle stick, a little bit of black for the boots of the soldier.
  • Then paint the remaining popsicle stick a shade of tan or green, for the “body/uniform” of the soldier. Just make sure you leave a little bit of the popsicle stick blank for his neck and head.
  • Once done painting, set aside to let it dry.
  • Next up – grab your colored cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a large circle for the head out of some tan cardstock.
  • Go ahead and also cut out a half-circle shaped helmet from some black.
  • Glue those together, as well as the wiggle eyes in place.
  • Finish off with a painted on smile.
  • To finish, glue your “head” cardstock piece to the popsicle stick.
  • Cut out a “belt” from the remaining black cardstock and glue it to the center of the popsicle stick.
  • Then have children wrap/bend a single pipe cleaner a few times around the center of the popsicle sticks to resemble arms. Bend them to “salute.”
  • At this point children can also add other embellishments {like scrapbook stickers, glitter, rhinestones} that they see fit to really make it their own.
  • Then display/play with your wooden soldier puppets proudly for all to see!!

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Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet - Military Kid Craft

When you complete our popsicle stick military soldier craft, be sure to tag us on your various social media sites so we can see the inspiration come to life! You can find us on Facebook or Instagram, or you can use #gluedtomycraft as well!

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Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet - Military Kid Craft

Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet

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