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Popsicle Stick Cheerleader Puppet Craft Idea For Fall

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Put those popsicle sticks to use! Let your kids flex their creativity muscles with this fun DIY cheerleader puppet craft idea. No pom-poms necessary and all the cheers come free!
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A popsicle stick cheerleader craft features a paper skirt, brown hair, a red bow, gold pipe cleaner pom-poms, and a football field background. Text reads “POPSICLE STICK CHEERLEADER.”.

Do you have a crafty kid that loves cheer-leading and/or football season? Then you are in the right spot with us today! Nurture your child’s creative spirit with this fun Popsicle Stick Cheerleader Puppet idea!

With just a few inexpensive crafts supplies, you’ll be giving your child the tools they need to spark this creative imaginative play piece!

Three popsicle stick cheerleader crafts with drawn faces, colored hair, brown cupcake liner skirts, and gold pipe cleaner arms are arranged on green paper with a white play diagram. Text reads POPSICLE STICK CHEERLEADERS.

Football Cheerleader Craft

Touchdown! You have landed on an EPIC game themed post today! Now who is ready for some FOOTBALL?!

With the new school year off to a great start, this typically means we dive right into the football season right after. Whether you support the high school, college teams or even the big league, this post is for YOU and your child!

Recently I was brainstorming new ideas for Glued To My Crafts {at my favorite store Dollar Tree} when I came across some football print cupcake liners. Since we LOVE crafting with these paper gems, in the cart they went and the rest is history! I’m shaking my pom poms because I’m super excited to share with you all this “first seen here idea” today!

So if you are preparing for the upcoming football season or you just love our idea THAT MUCH, you can find all the crafty details below. I found these particular football print cupcake liners at my local Dollar Tree store but I’ve also seen the same brand at Walmart recently.

Now without further ado – let’s get to kick-off and eventually to what will be your best craft game this week! Keep scrolling for the how-to below! Happy crafting, my dear friends!

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A popsicle stick cheerleader craft features a paper skirt, yellow hair, green bow, gold pipe cleaner pom-poms, and a football field background.

Looking for a fun and easy football craft project to keep the kids busy this fall season? Look no further than this popsicle stick cheerleader puppet tutorial!

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 1 per craft
  • Gold Pipe Cleaners – 1 per craft
  • Football Print Cupcake Liners – 1 per craft
  • School Glue
  • Sharpie Markers
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Small Bow Paper Punch
  • Embellishments

Directions:

  • First have children flatten/fold their football cupcake liner in half and glue it to the center of their popsicle stick. This is the cheerleader’s skirt.
  • Once the cupcake liner is down, grab your various Sharpie markers and draw on a face, hair and of course – her shoes onto the popsicle stick.
  • Cut out some long hair from your colored cardstock. Glue it to the back of the decorated popsicle stick.
  • Follow that up by gluing on a “hairbow” paper punch out to finish the glamorous look.
  • To finish, have children wrap/bend a single pipe cleaner a few times around the center of the popsicle sticks to resemble arms.
  • 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 popsicle stick cheerleader puppets proudly!
  • Tag us on your social media sites or use our brand hashtag #gluedtomycrafts for us to see your creations!

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A popsicle stick cheerleader craft features a paper skirt, brown hair, a red bow, gold pipe cleaner pom-poms, and a football field background. Text reads “POPSICLE STICK CHEERLEADER.”.

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A popsicle stick cheerleader craft features a paper skirt, brown hair, a red bow, gold pipe cleaner pom-poms, and a football field background. Text reads “POPSICLE STICK CHEERLEADER.”.
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Popsicle Stick Cheerleader Puppet Craft Idea For Fall

Put those popsicle sticks to use! Let your kids flex their creativity muscles with this fun DIY cheerleader puppet craft idea. No pom-poms necessary and all the cheers come free!

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Directions:

  • First have children flatten/fold their football cupcake liner in half and glue it to the center of their popsicle stick. This is the cheerleader's skirt.
  • Once the cupcake liner is down, grab your various Sharpie markers and draw on a face, hair and of course - her shoes onto the popsicle stick.
  • Cut out some long hair from your colored cardstock. Glue it to the back of the decorated popsicle stick.
  • Follow that up by gluing on a "hairbow" paper punch out to finish the glamorous look.
  • To finish, have children wrap/bend a single pipe cleaner a few times around the center of the popsicle sticks to resemble arms.
  • 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 popsicle stick cheerleader puppets proudly!
    Popsicle Stick Cheerleader Puppet - Kid Craft
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Always Ensure Adult Supervision - Young children should be supervised at all times when engaging in craft activities. This is essential to keep them safe and ensure materials are used correctly. Use Age-Appropriate Supplies - Choose craft supplies that are suitable for your child’s age. Check labels for recommendations and avoid items with small parts or sharp edges for younger children. Modify as Needed - Feel free to adapt materials or steps to meet your child's abilities and safety needs. For example, substitute scissors with safety scissors if necessary. Keep an Eye on Allergies - Be mindful of potential allergens in craft materials like glue, paint, or certain fabrics. Opt for non-toxic and hypoallergenic options whenever possible. Organize and Secure Supplies - Keep all craft tools and materials organized. Store sharp objects, small parts, and potentially hazardous items out of reach when not in use. Following these guidelines will ensure that crafts remain fun, creative, and, most importantly, safe for everyone involved!