Craft Stick Emoji Crafts
Get ready to express yourself with this quick and easy DIY emoji popsicle stick craft that’s perfect for kids, teens, and anyone who loves emojis!
Emojis are everywhere, and now you can bring your favorite ones to life with just a few simple supplies and less than 30 minutes of crafting fun! This popsicle stick craft is not only easy but also a fantastic way for kids of all ages to get creative and show their personality through their favorite emoji designs. Whether you’re a fan of the laughing face, heart eyes, or the classic ROFL face, this project is a delightful way to make a custom creation.
This craft is perfect for a wide range of crafters. Younger kids will enjoy making their favorite emojis while older kids, tweens, and teens can add their own twist, creating personalized designs or even coming up with their own unique emojis. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to explore self-expression and creativity in a trendy, fun format.
When to Make This Fun Emoji Craft
This emoji popsicle stick craft is a fantastic activity for many occasions. Here are some ideas for when to enjoy this craft:
- Emoji-Themed Birthday Party: Make it a fun party activity where guests can create their favorite emojis.
- Feelings and Emotions Unit Study: A great classroom or homeschool project to discuss emotions and expressions.
- Summer Camp: An easy, entertaining craft for kids to enjoy at camp.
- As Place Cards: Use the emojis to create playful place cards by adding names with a marker—a fun way to set the table for dinner or parties.
- Just for Fun: A perfect rainy-day or weekend activity for kids and families.
- For an Emoji Lover: Ideal for anyone who can’t get enough of emojis in their texts and conversations.
Grab your craft sticks, markers, paint, and template, and let’s bring your favorite emojis to life.
How to Make an Emoji Face with Popsicle Sticks
Materials:
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- While Cardstock
- Markers- Red, Black, Blue, & Pink
- Glue Stick
- Yellow Craft Paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Printed emoji face patterns
Instructions:
To create each Emoji, line up four jumbo craft sticks on your work surface.
Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the Emoji and attach with a glue gun and glue sticks.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
Paint the craft stick Emojis with bright yellow craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Download and print the emoji face patterns onto white cardstock or sturdy printer paper. There are two sheets of printable Emoji faces, with eight different expressions.
Gather washable markers, colored pencils, and/or crayons in red, black, blue, and pink. Color the Emoji faces that you would like to use. Get creative and design your own Emoji faces.
Carefully cut out all the Emoji facial features that you have colored in.
*If crafting with younger kids, have them cut out the larger features and have an older kid or adult cut out the smaller ones.
Flip over the Emoji features and apply glue from a glue stick.
Attach the facial features to the craft stick bases, using the photo as your guide.
Variations for the Emoji Craft
One of the best parts of this craft is how customizable it is. Here are some variations to try:
- Create Your Favorite Emoji Face: Use the provided template to make classic emojis or come up with your own design.
- Use Markers Instead of Paint: If you want to skip the paint, markers work just as well for drawing emoji faces.
- Explore Different Materials: Draw directly on the popsicle sticks with markers, or add extra flair with craft paper or craft felt for dimensional details.
- Add a Magnet: Attach a magnet to the back to display your creation on a locker or refrigerator.
- Add a Hanging Loop: Use string or ribbon to turn your emoji into a hanging decoration or a fun gift tag.
Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend project, a unique party activity, or a way to explore self-expression, this emoji popsicle stick craft is the perfect choice. Quick, easy, and endlessly customizable, it’s a wonderful way to combine creativity with the trendy charm of emojis. Don’t forget to share your creations with friends and family—or keep them as cheerful reminders of your crafting fun!
