Create an adorable winter arctic fox craft with popsicle sticks and construction paper!
This simple arctic animal project combines painting with paper crafts, perfect for kids who love snowy forest animals and creative winter activities.
Arctic Fox Popsicle Stick Craft Materials
Gather these supplies to create your arctic grey and white fox:
Essential Supplies:
- 4 popsicle sticks (craft sticks)
- Construction paper (white and gray)
- Gray paint
- Paintbrush
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Scissors
- Black marker
- 2 googly eyes
- Fox template (printable)
- Pencil (for tracing)
Step-by-Step Arctic Fox Popsicle Stick Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your winter fox craft:
Step 1: Paint the Popsicle Sticks
- Paint 4 popsicle sticks with gray paint
- Allow them to dry completely
- Once dry, attach the 4 sticks together side by side with glue to create the fox body base
Step 2: Cut and Color the Templates
- Print and cut out the fox template pieces
- Color the outer parts of the templates gray using markers or crayons (use use grey construction paper)
- Glue the pieces together to create the ears and tail.
Step 3: Assemble the Fox Body
- Attach the fox head template to the top of the painted popsicle stick base
- Glue the white chest piece to the center
- Glue the paw pieces at the bottom
- Attach the gray ears to the top of the head
- Add the bushy tail piece to the side
Step 4: Add the Details
- Glue 2 googly eyes onto the white face area
- Use a black marker to draw a small triangular or oval nose in the center of the face
- Use a black marker to draw paw pad details on the feet
- Add small ovals for toe pads and a larger oval for the main paw pad
- And your fox is done!
Final Thoughts on This Fox Popsicle Stick Craft
This DIY fox popsicle stick craft transforms simple craft supplies into an adorable woodland decoration.
The combination of painted sticks and paper pieces makes this an engaging project for kids developing their crafting skills.
Ready for more fun winter crafts? Check out these favorites:
- DIY Moving Winter Popsicle Fox Paper Plate Craft for Kids
- DIY Moving Winter Popsicle Owl Paper Plate Craft for Kids
- DIY Hot Chocolate Mug Paper Craft for Kids to Make this Winter
Explore our kids craft blog for even more creative projects that combine simple materials with imaginative designs!
