Make patriotic popsicle stick rockets with your kids this Independence Day. Easy step-by-step craft with handprint flames, glitter cones & star stickers.
Turn a handful of craft sticks and a little paint into a patriotic keepsake your kids will love showing off. These handprint & popsicle stick 4th of July firework rockets are simple enough for toddlers and preschoolers, yet colorful and detailed enough to impress everyone at your Independence Day celebrations.
Craft Supplies:
You probably have most of these supplies already. Grab everything before you sit down with the kids — it makes the whole process much easier.
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
- Mini Popsicle Sticks – 2 per craft
- School Glue
- Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Scissors
- Cardstock Paper
- Star Stickers
Directions:
Set up a workspace. Cover your table with newspaper or a craft mat. Have a small cup of water for rinsing brushes, paper towels for drips, and a drying area ready before the glue comes out.
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across}
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat.
- Now you are ready for paint. Squirt your colors on the paper plate.
- Go ahead and paint your popsicle stick shape however you like.
- Set it aside to allow it to dry a bit.
- Next grab your choice of color in cardstock and the paper craft scissors.
- Cut out a triangular top for the top of the firework, as well as a handprint cutout for the bottom.
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick 4th of July Fireworks – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well as adding any other fun embellishments they see fit, to the body of the wood shape.
- Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
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These popsicle stick fourth of July firework rockets check every box for a great kids’ craft – they’re simple, fast, inexpensive, and deeply personal thanks to the handprint detail. Every rocket your child makes is a one-of-a-kind keepsake you’ll want to hold onto long after the 4th has passed.
On that note, we hope you give it a try with your little one today! Happy crafting, my friends!
Popsicle Stick 4th of July Firework Rockets
Make patriotic popsicle stick rockets with your kids this Independence Day. Easy step-by-step craft with handprint flames, glitter cones & star stickers.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- 2 Mini Popsicle Sticks
- Craft Paint
- Curling Ribbon
- Embellishments
- School Glue
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across}
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat.
- Now you are ready for paint. Squirt your colors on the paper plate.
- Go ahead and paint your popsicle stick shape however you like.
- Set it aside to allow it to dry a bit.
- Next grab your choice of color in cardstock and the paper craft scissors.
- Cut out a triangular top for the top of the firework, as well as a handprint cutout for the bottom.
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Fireworks – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well as adding any other fun embellishments they see fit.
- Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
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