Out of the four jumbo popsicle sticks, first pull out three of them.
Paint them completely pink.
Set them aside to let each one dry completely.
Grab the remaining jumbo popsicle stick and your various colors of thin-tip Sharpie markers.
Use the markers to draw on the craft stick to give it life, as well as making it look like it's wearing a swimsuit.
Next get the glue gun hot and ready {adult supervision please!}
When the paint is dry enough, lay the three painted popsicle sticks upside down, side by side, on a flat surface.
Now take the decorated "friend" stick and glue her face down, the other direction in the center, so it looks like the person is sitting inside the float.
Set that piece aside to let it dry completely before you flip it over.
Now grab your various shades of cardstock and scissors.
You are going to envision a flamingo's long neck and head. Go ahead and cut out that shape from the pink cardstock.
Now grab the black and cut out a beak for the flamingo.
Finally cut out some hair for the friend as well.
Use the school glue to attach all the paper pieces to the popsicle stick shape.
Add a wiggle eye to the flamingo to bring that piece to life as well.
Add anything else you see fit like glitter, rhinestones, maybe even some stickers!
When it's all done, display it and/or play with proudly!