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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

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Pencil(s)
  • Permanent Markers
  • 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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