Popsicle Stick Monster
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Poster Frame](/-/media/Crafts-New/Poster-Frames/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Poster-Frame/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Poster-Frame-FINAL.jpg?h=900&la=en&w=1600)
A scary good craft at home! Make a monster popsicle stick craft with Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.
Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Paint
- Crayola No-Run School Glue
- Pencil
- Crayola Take Note Permanent Markers
- Popsicle Sticks
- Tools: Paint, Construction Paper, Markers
- Theme: Trending, Rainy Day Crafts
- Age: 4+, 6+, 8+, Tween+
Steps:
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Step 01](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Step-01.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 Cover 5–7 popsicle sticks with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Step 02](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Step-02.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
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.
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Step 03](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Step-03.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Let glue dry 15–30 minutes, then flip sticks over.
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Step 04](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Step-04.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 Sketch and cut out construction paper mouth.
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Step 05](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Step-05.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 Draw teeth in mouth with markers. Glue to popsicle sticks.
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Step 06](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Step-06.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 Sketch and cut out cardstock body parts such as arms, horns, and tail. Glue to popsicle sticks.
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Step 07](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Step-07.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Glue wiggle eyes to popsicle sticks. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
![Popsicle Stick Monster_Step 08](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Popsicle-Stick-Monster_Step-08.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Create more creatures for a monster mash!
CIY Staff Tips:
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If you don’t have a popsicle sticks at home, substitute a craft sticks instead.
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Experiment with other supplies like chenille stems and cotton swabs to make a frighteningly good family of monsters!