Bald eagles are a symbol of the United States so they are the perfect 4th of July craft for kids to make – grab some popsicle sticks and let the kids create this adorable bald eagle popsicle stick craft.
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This has to be one of the cutest 1st of July craft ideas – craft sticks are so versatile, if you add a little paper you can make even more fun things – like this bald eagle.
This is a great project for the classroom because you will have a whole flock of birds to decorate the classroom.
How to make a bald eagle craft
You will need:
- craft stick
- miniature craft sticks
- brown and yellow cardboard
- white craft paint
- paint brush
- drag
- Googly eyes or round punches
- hot glue/hot glue gun
Step by step instructions
Place two miniature craft sticks horizontally and glue about 5 regular sized craft sticks vertically onto the remaining sticks.
Paint the base of the craft stick white and let dry.
Measure a piece of brown paper about 3 inches tall and 5 craft sticks wide and glue it to the bottom of the craft stick base.
Cut 2 brown wings from brown paper and glue to the back of the craft stick base.
Cut out a small yellow triangle, fold it in half, and curve the top a little…
…and glue the white part in the middle of the head, then glue two bulging eyes above the beak.
Cut two yellow claw-like feet and glue them to the bottom of the eagle’s back.
Your handmade bald eagle is now complete.
Enjoy crafting!
Project contributed by Erica.
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