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Popsicle Stick Monster

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A scary good craft at home! Make a monster popsicle stick craft with Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

Steps:

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1 Cover 5–7 popsicle sticks with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

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2 Line up painted popsicle sticks side by side. Glue unpainted popsicle stick across the middle to hold sticks together and create base for monster arms.

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3 Let glue dry 15–30 minutes, then flip sticks over.

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4 Sketch and cut out construction paper mouth.

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5 Draw teeth in mouth with markers. Glue to popsicle sticks.

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6 Sketch and cut out cardstock body parts such as arms, horns, and tail. Glue to popsicle sticks.

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7 Glue wiggle eyes to popsicle sticks. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

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8 Create more creatures for a monster mash!

CIY Staff Tips:

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

  • Experiment with other supplies like chenille stems and cotton swabs to make a frighteningly good family of monsters!