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Handprint & Popsicle Stick Bald Eagle Craft

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Looking for a fun and patriotic craft to do with kids? This Handprint & Popsicle Stick Bald Eagle is the perfect activity! It’s simple, creative, and a great way to celebrate American holidays like the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Veterans Day.

Follow these easy steps to create your very own bald eagle masterpiece!

Craft Supplies:

  • Wooden wavy craft stick {one per craft}
  • Brown construction paper
  • White paint
  • Yellow cardstock paper
  • Googly eyes {two per craft}
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Pencil

Directions:

  1. Prepare the Craft Stick:

    • Paint the top half of the wooden craft stick white to represent the eagle’s head. Let it dry completely.

  2. Create the Wings:

    • Trace the child’s hands onto brown construction paper and cut out the handprints. These will serve as the eagle’s wings.

  3. Assemble the Eagle:

    • Glue the two brown handprint cutouts to the back of the craft stick, positioning them so the fingers point outward like wings.
    • Attach two googly eyes to the white-painted section of the stick.
    • Cut a small triangle from yellow cardstock or felt and glue it below the eyes to form the eagle’s beak.

  4. Show It Off:

    • Display your bald eagle craft as part of your holiday decor or use it as a fun teaching tool to discuss the significance of the bald eagle as a national symbol.

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Handprint & Popsicle Stick Bald Eagle Craft

Create a fun and patriotic Handprint & Popsicle Stick Bald Eagle craft with kids! Perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Veterans Day. Easy DIY tutorial!

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

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Directions: 

  • Paint the top half of the wooden craft stick white to represent the eagle's head. Let it dry completely.
  • Trace the child’s hands onto brown construction paper and cut out the handprints. These will serve as the eagle's wings.
  • Glue the two brown handprint cutouts to the back of the craft stick, positioning them so the fingers point outward like wings.
  • Attach two googly eyes to the white-painted section of the stick.
  • Cut a small triangle from yellow cardstock or felt and glue it below the eyes to form the eagle's beak.
  • Display your bald eagle craft as part of your holiday decor or use it as a fun teaching tool to discuss the significance of the bald eagle as a national symbol.
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