Craft Stick Giraffe Craft
Stretch your creativity sky-high with this adorable craft stick Giraffe Craft!
Using simple supplies from the Dollar Store, you and the kiddos can whip up this fun and easy craft in just 30 minutes.
It’s a fantastic way to introduce zoo animals, explore imaginative play, and build fine motor skills all at once.
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Whether you’re crafting for a safari theme or simply love giraffes, this charming project is sure to stand tall in your collection of kid-friendly crafts.
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Fun Giraffe Facts for Kids
Giraffes are gentle giants with long necks and big hearts — check out these 10 fun facts kids will love:
- Giraffes are the tallest animals on Earth, with necks that can be up to 6 feet long!
- They only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep a day, usually taken in short naps.
- A giraffe’s tongue is about 18 inches long and dark purple to protect it from the sun.
- Each giraffe has a unique pattern of spots, like a fingerprint!
- Giraffes can run up to 35 miles per hour for short distances.
- They give birth standing up, and the baby falls about 6 feet when it’s born — but don’t worry, it’s okay!
- Giraffes have no vocal cords, but they can hum, snort and make other quiet sounds.
- They use their long necks to reach leaves on tall trees, especially acacia trees.
- Male giraffes sometimes “neck wrestle” to show strength and compete for mates.
- Giraffes have big hearts — literally! Their heart can weigh up to 25 pounds.
With their towering necks and gentle nature, giraffes are some of the most fascinating and lovable animals in the wild!
Giraffe Craft Materials
To make this giraffe craft, you’ll need the following materials, many of which you can find at your local Dollar Store.
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Felt – Tan, Brown, Gold
- Marker, Black
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Low Temp Works Best
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Gold, Brown
- Paintbrush
- Sponge Dabber
- Scissors
- PATTERNS
Step 1: Gather all materials. To build the giraffe’s body, line up five jumbo craft sticks side by side. Trim additional craft sticks to the same width and glue them across the back to hold the base together.
Tip: You can use liquid craft glue if needed — just allow extra time for drying.
Step 2: Paint the craft stick surface with gold acrylic paint. Let dry completely and add a second coat if needed. You can also use markers, crayons, or colored pencils instead of paint.
Step 3: Print and cut out the giraffe template pieces. Trace the outer ears on gold felt, the inner ears and nose on tan felt, and the horns on brown felt. Cut out all pieces carefully.
Step 4: Glue on two googly eyes. Attach the ears to each side at the top, the horns between the ears, and the nose near the bottom of the face.
Step 5: Add spots by dipping a sponge dabber into brown acrylic paint and stamping them randomly across the giraffe’s face.
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Step 6: Finish the project by drawing two oval nostrils on the nose with a black marker.
This cheerful craft stick giraffe is a great way to spark creativity while encouraging conversations about animals at the zoo!
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