Popsicle Stick Santa Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Bring Santa Claus into your home all December long with this popsicle stick Santa craft.

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Kids can put on their elf hat, and learn to make this cute and festive craft.

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Supplies

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Download the Santa Claus template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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If you don’t want to use glue dots, replace them with hot glue and do the same steps as above.

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Paint half of the popsicle sticks skin colored and the other half red. Let it dry completely before moving on.

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Create Santa’s belt by gluing the outer buckle to the belt. Next, glue the inner buckle to the middle of the outer buckle.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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