Craft Stick Snail Craft
Looking for a fun and easy craft for kids? This popsicle stick snail craft is the perfect activity! With simple supplies and a creative design, this adorable snail craft will bring smiles to kids of all ages.
This craft is a fantastic choice for preschoolers, young children, and anyone who loves hands-on creativity. It’s simple enough for little hands to assemble with minimal guidance and can be customized with colorful paints, buttons, and wiggle eyes for a unique personal touch.
Parents, teachers, and camp counselors will also love how versatile this craft is—it can be displayed as charming party decor or transformed into a refrigerator magnet by adding a magnetic strip to the back.
Ready to make your own popsicle stick snail? Gather your supplies, download the free template, and let’s get started! Follow the step-by-step directions below to create a snail that’s as unique as your imagination.
When to Make this Snail Craft
This snail popsicle stick craft is perfect for a variety of occasions:
- Summer Camp: Keep kids entertained during camp sessions with this easy and engaging project.
- Letter S Craft Idea: Tie it into a fun lesson for letter recognition in preschool or kindergarten classrooms.
- Spring Craft: Celebrate the season with this cheerful snail that complements spring themes.
- Classroom Activity: Teachers can use it as an art project for young students to encourage creativity and fine motor skills.
- Birthday Party Craft: Set up a craft station at a party, letting kids make and take home their very own snails as party favors.
How to Make a Jumbo Craft Stick Snail
Materials:
- Jumbo Wooden Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Store
- Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
- Craft Paint – Light Green & Pink
- Pink Chenille Stems, Pink – Dollar Store
- Craft Foam
- Buttons
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (or your favorite craft glue)
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Permanent Marker
- Printed snail shell pattern.
Instructions:
Paint the front and sides of the jumbo craft sticks with light green craft paint. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
Bend two chenille stems in half. (We used pink)
Glue the open ends of the folded chenille stems towards one side of the back of the jumbo craft stick Snail body, as shown below.
TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
Attach a wiggle eye to the bend of both chenille stems with glue. (You could use glue dots)
Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink craft paint and stamping on either side of the face.
Download and print the Craft Stick Snail Pattern, then cut out with scissors.
Trace the Snail shell onto craft foam. (We used purple)
Cut out with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
You could also use colored cardstock or craft felt instead of craft foam for this project.
Attach an assortment of small and colorful buttons to the Snail shell in a swirl pattern using glue.
If you do not have buttons, use rhinestones, pom poms, or even small dots from a paper punch.
Glue the completed Snail shell to the open end of jumbo craft stick body.
To finish, draw a smile with a permanent marker, or black paint, from cheek to cheek to create the Snail’s mouth.
Tips and Tricks for Crafting your Snail
- For Younger Kids: Pre-glue the base of the snail (the popsicle stick and body shape) to make assembly easier for little ones.
- No Paint? No Problem: Markers can be used instead of paint for less mess and faster drying times.
- Material Swaps: Substitute craft foam with cardstock or craft felt for a different texture and look.
- Customize Buttons: Replace buttons with pompoms, glitter, sequins, or even stickers for a personalized touch.
Whether you’re crafting for fun at home, teaching in a classroom, or hosting a party, this popsicle stick snail craft is sure to delight kids and adults alike. With easy instructions, budget-friendly supplies, and endless customization options, it’s a must-try activity. Download the free template and start crafting today!
