Craft Your Way to Celebrate National Bird Day!
Are you ready to spread your wings and get crafty this National Bird Day on May 4th? Get ready to tweet about these creative ideas using Kwik Stix, Magic Stix, and Wonder Stix! Let's fly into some feathered fun!
What's the Buzz About Kwik Stix?
Kwik Stix are like magic wands for crafting. These solid tempera paint sticks are perfect for creating vibrant bird-themed masterpieces without the mess of traditional paints. Just uncap, twist, and paint away!
Why Choose Magic Stix?
Magic Stix offer long-lasting, bold colors that won't dry out even if you forget to cap them (we've all been there). These markers are perfect for adding intricate details to your bird crafts with precision and ease.
Wonder Stix: What's the Scoop?
Wonder Stix are the versatile choice for your National Bird Day crafts. These crayons can be used on various surfaces, making them ideal for creating bird-themed decorations on paper, cardboard, or even rocks!
So, whether you're crafting a majestic eagle, a colorful parrot, or a wise owl, these sticks have got you covered. Let your imagination take flight this National Bird Day with these fantastic crafting tools!
Rainbow Cardinals
Materials Needed: black paper, Wonder Stix, white paper, scissors, glue, and Kwik Stix
- Draw tree branches and leaves onto black construction paper using Wonder Stix
- Cut white paper into shapes to resemble a bird
- Paint with Kwik Stix
- Glue onto the paper and display!
Check out this craft on Instagram @2art.chambers
Toucan Craft
Materials Needed: paper, Kwik Stix, construction paper, scissors, and glue
- Cut paper into shapes to create a Toucan
- Paint each piece with Kwik Stix
- Glue together onto construction paper and display!
Check out this craft on Instagram @countingcures
Colorful Birds
- Use a dark colored Kwik Stix to create a bird's outline
- Paint inside with various colors - these colors will be the feathers
- Paint an eye and additional details with Kwik Stix
Check out this craft on Instagram @crawfordartroom
Colorful Cardboard Bird
Materials Needed: cardboard, buttons, glue, wooden skewers, googly eyes, straw, Kwik Stix, and feathers
- Cut a piece of cardboard into a half circle
- Paint with Kwik Stix
- Glue buttons and feathers onto the cardboard
- Add googly eyes
- Tie a piece of straw and glue onto the bird
- Glue two wooden skewers to the bottom of the cardboard and display!
Check out this craft on Instagram @little.blueprints.art.studio
Materials Needed: paper plates, googly eyes, tissue paper, glue, construction paper, Kwik Stix, and feathers
- Cut a paper plate into the shape of a birds body and wing
- Paint with Kwik Stix
- Cut small pieces of tissue paper and glue onto paper plate
- Glue body and wing together
- Glue a googly eye onto the bird
- Cut a small triangle from construction paper and glue
- Glue feathers for additional details
Check out this craft on Instagram @ecocraftkids
Pattern Birds
Materials Needed: paper, scissors, glue, and Kwik Stix
- Cut your paper to gather all pieces needed to create a bird
- Paint with Kwik Stix
- Glue together and display for National Bird Day!
Check out this craft on Instagram @theadventuresofanartcart
Bird's Nests
- Start by painting a black or brown circle in the center of the page
- Paint lines in circular motions around the center circle
- Continue with various of colors of brown, yellow, beige, white, and orange
- Display for National Bird Day!
Check out this craft on Instagram @2art.chambers
Owl Line Designs
Materials Needed: Wonder Stix, Magic Stix paper, yellow construction paper, scissors, and glue
- Use a dark colored marker to outline an owl
- Cut small circles out of yellow paper
- Glue onto the owl
- Draw different line patterns using Wonder Stix and Magic Stix
- Display for National Bird Day
Check out this craft on Instagram @mrsallainart