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Popsicle Stick Airplane

Just plane awesome! Take flight with an airplane popsicle stick craft at home using Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Clothespin(s)
  • Popsicle Sticks

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut approximately 1” off each end of 1 popsicle stick. Line up 2 full-length popsicle sticks.

  • Step 2

    Cover clothespin and all popsicle sticks with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Draw details on popsicle sticks and clothespin with markers.

  • Step 4

    To create wings, glue full popsicle sticks to top and bottom on front of clothespin. Glue small popsicle stick to top on back of clothespin.

  • Step 5

    Add shimmery details with glitter glue. Let all glue steps dry 3–4 hours.

  • Step 6

    Repeat all steps to create your own fleet!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • If you don’t have popsicle sticks at home, substitute craft sticks instead. 

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