First assemble the base of your ship by gluing together a basic popsicle stick frame/fence {5 jumbo sticks laid next to each other and two regular size popsicle sticks, one on each side, to anchor everything together}

Next glue down the jumbo popsicle stick to the center of the boat to create the flag pole.

Finish it off by gluing six popsicle sticks in a line, to create a flag from the flag pole.

Set it all aside to let it dry completely.

Now grab your paint and add your personal touches. We did the boat in brown and did the flag in a black/red alternating pattern.

Set aside to let it dry completely.

Once dry, grab your white cardstock and punch/cut out a pirate skull design from it.

To finish off the Popsicle Stick Pirate Ship craft, have children glue the cardstock piece in the center of the flag.

Then display proudly!!