This popsicle craft for kids is a perfect way to enjoy DIY fun with yarn!
With only a few supplies, you’ll be able to create a fantastic craft with cool textures. This craft with a popsicle theme uses yarn so there are a bunch of possibilities for colors. My boys and I had a blast making our custom popsicles and hope you do, too.
Find step-by-step instructions plus ideas for extend your popsicle fun with children.
Make Your Craft Time Pop with This Easy Craft
If you’re planning summer fun for kids, you’ve got to add this easy yarn popsicle craft to your summer bucket list!
This craft is awesome for:
I like to have all sorts of ideas for crafts to enjoy with my boys over the summer. These types of activities can be terrific ways to slow down, focus, and spark creativity. Plus, I find that we have the most amazing conversations during our craft time.
Suggested Supplies for This Yarn Popsicle Craft
This popsicle craft for kids is sensational because it only requires a few materials (and you probably have most or all of these supplies at home).
You’ll want to gather these materials prior to starting your DIY fun:
- cardboard
- yarn
- wood craft stick
- scissors
- glue (white glue works well OR glue gun for adults and older kids)
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How to Easily Make This Popsicle Craft for Kids
- Draw a simple popsicle shape on the cardboard. You can use an old cereal box or part of a cardboard box. My boys used the sides of an empty tissue box.
- If you’re working on this craft with a younger child, you may need to cut it out for them.
- You can totally be creative here with the shape of your popsicle, too!
- Start at the top of the popsicle and work your way down. Glue one end of a piece of yarn to the top of the cardboard cut out. Wrap the yarn as far down as you’d like.
- Glue the end of the first color to the cardboard. Then, switch to the next color. Continue wrapping and changing colors as often as you’d like until you get to the bottom of the cardboard.
- Finally, slip the wood craft stick between the yarn and the cardboard. Separate the yarn a bit and glue the wood craft stick in place.
Fun Ways to Extend Your Popsicle Fun
For sweet and fun ways to keep your popsicle fun going, enjoy books, games, and activities with popsicle themes. Here are some of our favorites:
The Kid Who Invented the Popsicle: And Other Surprising Stories about InventionsThe Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson’s Famous Frozen Treat20 Pcs Counting Toys Number Matching Learning Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Preschool Math Toys Cute Numbers Match Games Color Sorting- Fine Motor Toys Preschool Learning Montessori Numbers Toys for KidsMudpuppy Pupsicles Shaped Memory Match from, Includes 24 cutely Designed Shaped Pieces, Perfect Activity for 2 or More Players Aged 3-8Paper House Productions STP-0056E Popsicles Stickers, PuffyANGOLIO Summer Popsicle Face Sticker Roll – 300P Make A Face Stickers Scene Roll Make Your Own Stickers DIY Summer Ice Cream Pattern Stickers Suitable Home Classroom School Decor Spring Gift Supplies
Sweeten Your Craft Time with Popsicles!
This craft with a popsicle theme is an engaging way to provide kids with screen-free activities and build important skills.
I encourage you to let your imagination soar as you make cute popsicle crafts. What can you use to add creative toppings? How many colors can you include in a popsicle? Can you make a double popsicle?
I’d love to hear about your yarn craft popsicle making experiences. Please share in the comments section at the bottom of this post how it all went for you and your kids. And add your ideas for boosting the fun!
