{"id":50474,"date":"2025-05-23T04:54:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T04:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=50474"},"modified":"2025-05-27T04:48:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T04:48:05","slug":"popstick-craft-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/popstick-craft-projects","title":{"rendered":"6 Creative Popstick Craft Projects for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"50474\" class=\"elementor elementor-50474\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8a5117 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8a5117\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd88d72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd88d72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"268\">Looking for a fun and creative way to keep kids happily entertained? We\u2019ve got you covered with 6 exciting popstick craft projects that are perfect for little hands and big imaginations!<\/p><p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"457\">These crafts are designed to spark creativity and encourage hands-on learning, transforming simple materials into fantastic creations inspired by favourite animals and exciting objects.<\/p><p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"680\">Whether your kids are dreaming of launching rockets, friendly dinosaurs, or colourful sea creatures, these easy and imaginative projects bring their favourites to life using just popsicle sticks and a splash of creativity.<\/p><p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"969\">From delicate dragonflies to quirky crabs, each craft inspires young minds and hands while encouraging endless hours of play and exploration. Whether making them solo or with friends and family, these projects help build patience, focus, and the joy of creating something truly unique.<\/p><p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1058\">So, let\u2019s dive in and start crafting these fantastic popstick creations together!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dccc901 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dccc901\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. DIY Space Adventure With a Popstick Rocket<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd33503 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dd33503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Rocket-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-50492\" alt=\"Popstick rocket craft for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Rocket-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Rocket-1-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Rocket-1-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Rocket-1.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Rocket-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Rocket-1-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd233c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd233c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Coloured <a title=\"popsticks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=popstick&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popsticks<\/a><\/li><li>Coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=copy%20paper&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=tape&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=509350%7C509340%7C509320&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tape<\/a><\/li><li>Markers or stickers (for decoration)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b332a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b332a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4><span data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"583\"><strong>1. <\/strong><\/span><strong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"240\">Build the Rocket Base<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"421\">Start by laying 5 wooden popsticks side by side in a straight row. Make sure the edges are aligned neatly to form a flat panel.<\/li><li data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"531\">Secure the sticks together by glueing or taping them on the back. Let it dry for a few minutes if using glue.<\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"574\"><strong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"574\">2. Design Your Rocket Parts<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Take a sheet of coloured paper (or multiple colours for extra flair).<\/li><li>Using a pencil, draw the following shapes: a triangle or curved cone shape for the rocket tip (nose cone).<\/li><li>2 small circles for a window and 2 larger circles to go behind the window.<\/li><li>Two fin shapes for the sides of the rocket (like triangles or trapezoids).<\/li><li>A flame shape for the rocket\u2019s fire or thrust at the bottom<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"796\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"796\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Once you&#8217;re happy with your shapes, carefully cut them out with scissors.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1124\"><strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1124\">3. Assemble and Decorate Your Rocket<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1259\">Stick the cone to the top of the popstick panel to form the rocket&#8217;s pointed nose.<\/li><li data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1259\">Place the larger circle in the centre of the rocket and glue the smaller circle on top of it; this will look like a window or porthole.<\/li><li data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1259\">Attach the fin shapes to the lower sides of the rocket to act as stabilisers or wings.<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1259\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1259\">Glue the flame cut-out at the bottom of the popstick panel to show the rocket blasting off!<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16fe9d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16fe9d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82025ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82025ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Make a Roaring Dinosaur with Popsticks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaa8a05 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eaa8a05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-501f200 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"501f200\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"249\"><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"287\">6 wooden <a title=\"popsticks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=popstick&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popsticks<\/a> (craft sticks)<\/li><li data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"287\">Green &amp; red coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=copy%20paper&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a> (for spikes, tail, feet)<\/li><li data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"287\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=joggle%20eyes&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252910&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joggle eyes<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"287\">Glue (PVA or craft glue)<\/li><li data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"287\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"287\">Marker<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b55f15d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b55f15d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Dinasour.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-50511\" alt=\"Popstick Dinasour for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Dinasour.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Dinasour-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Dinasour-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Dinasour.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Dinasour-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Dinasour-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ba6be9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ba6be9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cc9e6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cc9e6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"780\"><strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"780\">1. Build the Dinosaur Body<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"354\">Take 3 wooden popsticks and glue them together to form a triangle.<\/li><li data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"354\">On a piece of coloured copy paper, draw and cut out a triangle shape that matches the size of your popstick triangle.<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"582\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"582\">Glue the paper triangle to the back of your popstick triangle; this becomes the dinosaur\u2019s body.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1023\"><strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1023\">2. Cut and Attach Dinosaur Features<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1151\"><strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1034\">Head<\/strong>: Cut a dinosaur head shape (like a brontosaurus or t-rex) from green paper. Glue it to one side of the body.<\/li><li data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1151\"><strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1162\">Tail<\/strong>: Cut a curved or pointed tail and glue it to the opposite end.<\/li><li data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1151\"><strong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1248\">Spikes or Plates<\/strong>: Use zigzag cuts from coloured paper to create spikes. Glue them along the top.<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1394\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1394\"><strong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1339\">Legs<\/strong>: Take 2 popsticks and\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glue<\/a> them vertically to the bottom of the triangle to create legs.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1433\"><strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1433\">3. Add Eyes and Details<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1470\">Stick on a joggle eye on the head.<\/li><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1520\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1520\">Use a black marker to draw a mouth or hands.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1558\"><strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1558\">4. Decorate (Optional)<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1631\"><li class=\"\" data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1631\"><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1631\">Add pom-poms, glitter, or pipe cleaners for extra fun and personality!<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f972719 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f972719\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5df8d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5df8d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Roll Away with Your Own Popstick Car<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510ba98 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"510ba98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4e97da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4e97da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"224\">Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"267\">6 <a title=\"popsticks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=popstick&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popsticks<\/a> (craft sticks)<\/li><li data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"267\">Buttons<\/li><li data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"267\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=POM%20POM&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pom-poms<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"267\">Craft glue\/PVA\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=tape&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=509350%7C509340%7C509320&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tape<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"267\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=snap%20cutter&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=422010%7C4220%7C42&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snap cutter<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ee57a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4ee57a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Car.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-50554\" alt=\"Popstick car craft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Car.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Car-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Car-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Car.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Car-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Car-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-162159b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"162159b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb61ff6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb61ff6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"622\"><strong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"622\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"660\"><strong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"660\">1. Build the Car Frame<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Line up 4 popsticks side by side to form the car\u2019s body.<\/li><li>Secure them together using a glue stick or tape.<\/li><li>Next, take two additional popsticks and cut each into three smaller pieces using a snap cutter.<\/li><li>Use these pieces to create a window shape by gluing them onto the frame.<\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1361\"><strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1361\">2. Attach the Button Wheels<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1459\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue<\/a> one button to each corner on the underside to act as wheels.<\/li><\/ul><h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1566\"><strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1566\">3. Decorate Your Car (Optional)<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1647\">Use markers, paint, stickers, pom-poms or other craft supplies to make your car unique!<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-190b151 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"190b151\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87d1381 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87d1381\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Under the Sea: DIY Popstick Fish<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4eebaf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4eebaf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42cafb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42cafb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"224\">Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=popstick&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Popsticks<\/a> (craft sticks)<\/li><li data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"170\">Coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=copy%20paper&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=snap%20cutter&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=422010%7C4220%7C42&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snap cutter<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"170\">Glue\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=tape&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=509350%7C509340%7C509320&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tape<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"170\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=joggle%20eyes&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252910&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joggle eyes<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"170\">Small <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=BUTTONS&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252987&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttons<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=POM%20POM&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> pom-poms<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=SEQUINS&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sequins<\/a>, or rhinestones for decoration<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd8f26b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cd8f26b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbb0b68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cbb0b68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Fish.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-50573\" alt=\"DIY popstick fish for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Fish.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Fish-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Fish-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Fish.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Fish-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Fish-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-502c757 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"502c757\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"343\">\ud83d\udc1f <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"343\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"377\"><strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"377\">1. Create the Fish Body<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"463\">Lay down 4 full-sized popsticks side by side, flat on the table.<\/li><li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"463\">Take the 4 popsticks and leave 1 popstick full-sized to place across the back horizontally and hold the others in place.<\/li><li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"463\">Cut 1 popstick into a large piece and the other into a small piece to help shape the fish tail.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"768\"><strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"768\">2. Glue the Body Together<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"893\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue<\/a> the full popstick horizontally across the 4 laid-down sticks to keep them together (at the back).<\/li><li data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"893\">Attach the large and small cut pieces at one end of the body in a fan shape to create the tail.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1046\"><strong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1046\">3. Make the Fish Face<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Cut a triangle shape from coloured craft paper.<\/li><li>Glue the triangle to the front end of the popstick body to form the fish&#8217;s face.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1246\"><strong data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1246\">4. Create the Fins<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1321\">Cut two fin shapes from another coloured craft paper.<\/li><li data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1321\">Glue one fin to the top and one to the bottom of the fish body.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1429\"><strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1429\">5. Add the Gills<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1517\">On a piece of coloured copy paper, draw and cut out small circles.<\/li><li data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1517\">Gently fold each circle in half and glue around the edge of the fish face triangle to resemble gills.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1676\"><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1676\">6. Decorate the Tail<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1788\">Decorate the tail using buttons, pompoms, or rhinestones for a colourful, textured effect.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1816\"><strong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1816\">7. Attach the Eye<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1903\">Glue a joggle eye onto the triangle face to complete your fish!<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76541ae e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76541ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c501391 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c501391\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Snap Together Your Popstick Crab<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-958d5b9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"958d5b9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b947776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b947776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"240\"><strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"240\">Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"268\">5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=popstick&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popsticks<\/a> (red)<\/li><li data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"268\">Red <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=PIPE%20CLEANER&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252915&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pipe cleaners<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"268\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=joggle%20eyes&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252910&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joggle eyes<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"268\">Glue stick<\/li><li data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"268\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"268\">Red <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=PAINT&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paint<\/a> (if using plain popsticks)<\/li><li data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"268\">Coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=copy%20paper&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a> for claws<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6727e1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6727e1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Pipe-Cleaner-Crab.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-50592\" alt=\"Posptick &amp; pipe cleaner crab\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Pipe-Cleaner-Crab.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Pipe-Cleaner-Crab-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Pipe-Cleaner-Crab-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Pipe-Cleaner-Crab.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Pipe-Cleaner-Crab-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Pipe-Cleaner-Crab-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba4391 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ba4391\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5600e86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5600e86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"498\"><strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"498\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"537\"><strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"537\">1. Create the Crab Body<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"581\">Line up 5 red popsticks side by side. If you don&#8217;t have red popsticks you can use paint to colour the popsticks.<\/li><li data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"581\">Apply glue across a horizontal popstick on the back to hold them together.<\/li><li data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"662\"><p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"662\">Let dry completely before moving to the next step.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"742\"><strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"742\">2. Add Legs<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"844\">Cut 3 red pipe cleaners into 6 equal pieces (you\u2019ll have 6 pieces total &#8211; 3 for each side).<\/li><li data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"941\"><p data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"941\">Glue 3 legs on each side of the crab\u2019s body, bending them slightly to look like crab legs.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"974\">3. Make the Claws<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1088\">Take a coloured copy paper and draw the claws and cut them out using scissors.<\/li><li data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1146\"><p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1146\">Attach them to the front of the crab\u2019s body using glue stick.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1176\"><strong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1176\">4. Eyes &amp; Face<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1225\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue<\/a> on two joggle eyes at the top centre.<\/li><li data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1367\"><p data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1367\">Use a black marker to draw a smiley mouth or any facial expression.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1396\"><strong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1396\">5. Let It Dry<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1457\"><li data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1457\"><p data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1457\">Allow all glue to dry fully before handling or displaying.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69dafde e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69dafde\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-031dedc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"031dedc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Fly Into Fun with Popstick Dragonflies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b7986d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b7986d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9a0bdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9a0bdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"166\"><strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"166\">Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"210\">3 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=popstick&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popsticks<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"210\">1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=PIPE%20CLEANER&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252915&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pipe cleaner<\/a> (for antenna)<\/li><li data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"210\">Colourful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=POM%20POM&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom-poms<\/a> (for the head and body)<\/li><li data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"210\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=joggle%20eyes&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252910&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joggle eyes<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"210\">Glue stick\/PVA glue<\/li><li data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"356\"><p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"356\">Scissors<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23b084b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"23b084b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Dragonfly.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-50614\" alt=\"Popstick dragonfly craft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Dragonfly.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Dragonfly-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/05\/Popstick-Dragonfly-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Dragonfly.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Dragonfly-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Popstick-Dragonfly-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a167388 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a167388\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75b3030 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75b3030\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"454\"><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"580\"><strong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"246\">1. Make the Wings and Base<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"580\">Take two popsticks and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glue<\/a> them together in an &#8220;X&#8221; shape to form the dragonfly\u2019s wings and body base. Let the glue dry before moving to the next step.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1162\"><strong>2. Add the Pom- Poms<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1284\">Glue one large pom pom to the front of the top popstick, this will be the dragonfly&#8217;s head.<\/li><li data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1284\">Then, glue a few smaller pom poms behind the head to form the rest of the body.<\/li><li data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1284\">You can stack them or space them along the stick for a colourful, textured look.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1365\"><strong>3. Attach the Joggle Eyes<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1426\"><li data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1426\"><p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"825\">Glue two coloured joggle eyes onto the large pom pom (the head) to give your dragonfly a fun personality.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1450\"><strong>4. Make the Antennae<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1450\">Take a pipe cleaner and cut it in half.<\/li><li data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1450\">Twist each piece into a spiral or curl and glue them to the top of the head to create the dragonfly\u2019s antennae.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1450\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"><strong>5. 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