Popsicle Stick Monster

Popsicle Stick Monster

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

  • 1.

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

    Step 1

  • 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.

    Step 2

  • 3.

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

    Step 3

  • 4.

    Sketch and cut out construction paper mouth.

    Step 4

  • 5.

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

    Step 5

  • 6.

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

    Step 6

  • 7.

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

    Step 7

  • 8.

    Create more creatures for a monster mash!

    Step 8

Benefits

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