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Popsicle Stick Mater Craft Idea For Kids

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Looking for a DIY project to keep the kiddos busy? Check out this fun popsicle stick craft idea! They’ll love seeing their creative masterpiece come to life!

Two crafts made from popsicle sticks and paper resemble Mater from the movie Cars, shown on a blue background with white stars. The text reads GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com and features a popsicle stick Mater kid craft idea.

Do you have some old popsicle sticks lying around? Good news, there’s no need to throw them away!

Kids love making crafty creations and it can be a great bonding time for the family. With just a few simple supplies such as paint, glue, and of course popsicle sticks you can create an adorable mater (tow truck) that is perfect for little ones who are fans of the popular movie Cars!

Popsicle Stick Mater Craft Idea For Kids

Turn basic craft materials into unique art with kids – create a mater from the popular movie Cars with just glue, paint and popsicle sticks!

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 9 per craft
  • Brown Craft Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • School Glue
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • Brown Cardstock Paper
  • Yellow Cardstock Paper
  • Black Marker
  • Scissors

Directions:

  1. First grab your NINE popsicle sticks and glue. Lay SIX popsicle sticks next to each other in a line.
  2. Grab the remaining THREE popsicle sticks and glue them the opposite direction to create the body of the car.
  3. Set aside to let it dry completely.
  4. Once those are dry, have children paint their popsicle stick shape completely brown.
  5. Again, set those aside to let them dry completely.
  6. Now grab your pieces of colored cardstock.
  7. Cut out eyes {the windshield} and a smile out of the white cardstock paper.
  8. Then cut out TWO wheels from the black cardstock paper and the lights out of the remaining paper.
  9. To finish off the Popsicle Stick Mater Truck, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit.
  10. Then display or play with your cars proudly for all to see!

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A popsicle stick Mater kid craft idea, painted red with paper details, sits atop a “Mater Saves Christmas” book cover featuring Mater with festive reindeer antlers.

So grab those popsicle sticks from your craft stash and embark on this creative adventure with us while learning how to turn items into art! Happy crafting, my friends!

This ending inspires creativity and invites readers to enjoy the crafting process with their kids. It’s a great way to wrap up a fun and engaging tutorial!

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