Craft Stick Horse Craft
Get ready to gallop into creativity with this fun and easy horse popsicle stick craft! Perfect for kids of all ages, this charming craft is sure to spark imaginations and leave everyone grinning like a stable full of happy ponies.
Crafting these adorable horse friends is a delightful activity that combines simple supplies and creative flair. Children will love painting and assembling their very own equine companions, and adults will appreciate how easy it is to set up.
These horses can be displayed proudly as party décor, transformed into refrigerator magnets with a simple adhesive strip, or even used as props for imaginative play. Whether you’re making just one or an entire herd, the possibilities are endless!
Who Will Love This Craft?
This horse popsicle stick craft is a hit with kids, parents, teachers, and anyone who loves hands-on projects. Preschoolers will delight in creating their own farmyard animals, while older kids can add their personal touch with unique colors and patterns. This craft is also perfect for horse enthusiasts of any age who want to bring a bit of barnyard charm into their lives.
For those looking to decorate a child’s room or celebrate a horse-themed event, these handmade creations are perfect for adding a rustic, whimsical touch. Glue on a magnet to turn them into practical yet adorable fridge decorations, or use them as charming table décor for a farm animal birthday party.
When to Make This Horse Craft
- Summer Camp: A fantastic activity to keep kids engaged and entertained while teaching them about farm animals.
- Preschool Letter H Craft: A creative and memorable way to reinforce the letter H while making a horse.
- Farm Animal Theme: Perfect for a classroom or kindergarten project, tying into lessons about animals and their environments.
- Birthday Party Craft: Keep little hands busy at a horse-themed party while creating take-home party favors.
- Quiet Afternoon at Home: Ideal for a fun and relaxing family craft session.
Ready to create your very own herd of popsicle stick horses? Follow these simple steps to craft an adorable horse, whether you’re looking for a realistic brown pony or a magical, colorful steed. With a free template provided, this project is as easy as it is fun!
Tips and Tricks for Crafting Success
- Pre-Glue for Younger Kids: Assemble the base of the horse ahead of time so little ones can focus on the fun parts like painting and decorating.
- Pre-Cut Pieces: Cut the horse shapes from felt or cardstock in advance to save time and make the activity smoother for groups.
- Paint Alternatives: Markers or crayons are great substitutes for paint, especially when working with younger children.
- Material Swaps: Swap out craft felt for cardstock, foam, or even scraps of fabric to suit your supplies and preferences.
- Color Creativity: Brown is classic, but encourage kids to explore their imaginations with white, black, or even rainbow-colored horses.
How to Make a Craft Stick Horse
Materials:
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Felt – Tan &Brown
- Black Marker
- Craft Glue or a Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Brown Craft Paint
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- PATTERNS
Instructions:
To create the horse, line up five jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the horse and attach with glues.
We used a glue gun and glue sticks for this tutorial. However, you can use liquid craft glue for this project if you prefer.
Paintt the horse with brown craft paint.
Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Download, print, and cut out the horse patterns.
Trace the outer ears, and two mane patterns onto brown craft felt, the inner ears and nose onto tan craft felt.
Cut out the traced patterns with scissors, cutting inside the lines to create a clean finished project.
Using scissors, fringe the long edge of the large mane pattern.
Fringe the right and left edges of the small mane pattern.
Attach the tan felt inner ear onto the brown felt outer ear with glue.
Glue the center of the small mane pattern and fold in half.
Attach two wiggle eyes with glue.
Glue the nose at the bottom of the horse.
Adhere the ears to the top right and top left of the horse with glue.
Glue the small mane in between the ears, and the large mane to the right side of the horse.
To finish, draw two oval nostrils on the nose with a black marker.
All done!
This horse popsicle stick craft is a delightful way to inspire creativity and bring a touch of the farm to your home, classroom, or party. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these horses are sure to be loved by kids and adults alike. Gather your supplies, download the free template, and start crafting your dream herd today!
