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Popsicle Stick Camping Mug

Inspired by the summer season, today we are sharing our creative version of a Popsicle Stick Camping Mug!

Find the full and simple to follow, step-by-step tutorial below and recreate it with your child today!

Popsicle Stick Camping Mug - Kid Craft Idea For Summer

Camping Mug Craft Made With Popsicle Sticks

Today we are taking our super popular Popsicle Stick Hot Chocolate Mug kid craft idea from the winter website archives and altering it “slightly” to make it more fitting for your camping themed activities this summer.

I was actually inspired by a camping themed sticker pack I recently picked up at my local Michaels store.

I was drawn to the “speckled” look on the blue mug inside of it and thought that in-cooperating a toothbrush painting technique would make for a great {and super easy} summer craft idea.

Our latest popsicle stick kid craft idea is perfect for kid camps, VBS celebrations, boredom buster activities at home or maybe even a craft you bring on the road, while you travel with your kids this summer break. Our lovely craft idea only requires a few simple supplies and steps {just how we like it around here on Glued To My Crafts!}

With that being said and without further ado – today I’m sharing our version of a popsicle stick camping mug that won’t burn, spill or RUIN your summer celebrations. In fact – it might even bring some extra crafty cheer your way this afternoon!

So what are you waiting for? Don’t delay the fun! Let’s grab our supplies and learn how to make this AWESOME {and totally can be customized too} Popsicle Stick Camping Inspired Mug today! Don’t forget to make one right along side your child, as well!

Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to also share those pictures with us! You can tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see pictures of your camping mug made from craft sticks! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR MUG CRAFT WITH —> Liquid Chalk & Toothbrushes

Popsicle Stick Camping Mug - Kid Craft

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per mug}
  • School Glue
  • Dark Blue Craft Paint
  • White Craft Paint
  • Large Paint Brush
  • Small Paper Plate
  • Old Toothbrush
  • Baby Wipes
  • Paper Craft Scissors
  • Blue Colored Cardstock Paper
  • Black Colored Cardstock Paper
  • Optional Embellishments {like wiggle eyes and puffy paint}

Directions:

  • First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence. You will want to lay 7 next to each other and follow that up with the remaining two, the other direction to make the mug shape.
  • Set aside your newly made shape to let it dry completely.
  • Once dry enough, you are ready for paint.
  • Go ahead and squirt the blue craft paint on the paper plate.
  • Use a paint brush to paint your popsicle stick mug shape completely blue {or honestly – any color you like!}
  • Now squirt some white paint on the same paper plate.
  • Dip the toothbrush in the white craft paint.
  • Use your thumb to “spray” some of the white paint on the popsicle stick shape. You just want to rub your thumb gently over the toothbrush bristles, facing the popsicle stick shape, to make the speckled look on top of the blue paint.
  • Repeat until you have the look you like.
  • Clean off excess white paint from your finger with a baby wipe.
  • Now grab your blue cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a simple mug handle shape from it.
  • At this point in time you can also cut out a rectangular “rim” or mug lip from the black cardstock.
  • To finish off your Popsicle Stick Camping Mug – glue on your paper pieces in place, as well as any other embellishments you see fit {like how I did the face on mine!}
  • Then display your creative mug piece proudly for all to see! Cheers!

PAIR YOUR CAMPING MUG CRAFT WITH —> DIY Sharpie Painted Mugs

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On our website, we LOVE a good kid craft idea for summer!

So before you leave our lovely kids craft site, come check out our Pool Float, Food Truck and Smores popsicle stick craft posts! They won’t disappoint and would pair nicely with today’s popsicle stick camping mug tutorial – hint hint!

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Tools:

  • School Glue
  • 1 Large Paint Brush
  • 1 Small Paper Plate
  • 1 Old Toothbrush
  • Baby Wipes
  • Scissors

Supplies:

  • 9 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Paint

Instructions:

  • First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence. You will want to lay 7 next to each other and follow that up with the remaining two, the other direction to make the mug shape.
  • Set aside your newly made shape to let it dry completely.
  • Once dry enough, you are ready for paint.
  • Go ahead and squirt the blue craft paint on the paper plate.
  • Use a paint brush to paint your popsicle stick mug shape completely blue {or honestly - any color you like!}
  • Now squirt some white paint on the same paper plate.
  • Dip the toothbrush in the white craft paint.
  • Use your thumb to "spray" some of the white paint on the popsicle stick shape. You just want to rub your thumb gently over the toothbrush bristles, facing the popsicle stick shape, to make the speckled look on top of the blue paint.
  • Repeat until you have the look you like.
  • Clean off excess white paint from your finger with a baby wipe.
  • Now grab your blue cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a simple mug handle shape from it.
  • At this point in time you can also cut out a rectangular "rim" or mug lip from the black cardstock.
  • To finish off your Popsicle Stick Camping Mug - glue on your paper pieces in place, as well as any other embellishments you see fit {like how I did the face on mine!}
  • Then display your creative mug piece proudly for all to see! Cheers!
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