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Popsicle Stick Animal Puppet

A DIY puppet with the right stripes! Create a zebra popsicle stick craft at home (or any animal!) using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Pencil(s)
  • Popsicle Stick

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cover popsicle stick with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 2

    Sketch and cut out construction paper ears, face, and hair. Glue to popsicle stick. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Cut tiny slits in hair to create fringe.

  • Step 4

    Draw face and body details with markers and gel pens.

  • Step 5

    Create just one or make a colorful collection of animals!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • If you don’t have a popsicle stick at home, substitute a craft stick instead. 

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