If your kids love Julia Donaldson’s classic children’s book Stickman, then this simple and creative activity is a perfect way to bring the story to life. Using a few twigs, yarn, and household supplies like buttons, your children can make their own stick figure family and take them on endless adventures. It’s a great way to mix crafts, storytelling, and outdoor play.
What You’ll Need
- Y-shaped twig (for the body and legs)
- Straight twig (for the arms)
- Yarn or wool (scraps work perfectly)
- Googly eyes or recycled **buttons**
- Glue
- Scissors
- Optional: felt, fabric scraps, or leaves for accessories
How to Make Your Stickman
• Choose a sturdy Y-shaped twig to act as the body and legs of your stickman.
• Lay a straight twig across the top of the Y to create arms.
• Secure the arms with yarn by wrapping tightly around the join.
• Trim the ends of the yarn to create hair. You can leave loops or snip them open for a fringed look.
• Glue on googly eyes or use **buttons** for eyes and decoration.
• Cut out a felt mouth or draw one on with marker.
• Add extra details—tiny scarves from fabric scraps, or even a leaf crown from your outdoor walk!
Take It Further
Once your stickman is complete, the fun doesn’t stop there. Encourage your kids to use their creations in imaginative play. Here are some fun extensions:
• Create an **obstacle course** for your stickman using books, blocks, or natural items like stones and leaves.
• Set up a **storybook picnic** and read *Stickman* together—act out parts of the story using your homemade character.
• Make a whole **stick family** or even **twins** so siblings can join in the fun.
• Build a mini den or house outdoors for your stickman with twigs, leaves, and pebbles.
• Turn your stickman into a puppet by attaching it to a straw or lolly stick—perfect for a living room puppet show.
• Take your stickman on a walk and photograph its **adventures**—kids love making their own picture book this way.
Why We Love This Craft
This is one of those timeless **crafts** that costs virtually nothing but sparks so much **creativity**. It encourages children to use their imagination, make connections to their **favourite books**, and enjoy the simple things in nature. Whether your little one is into building, storytelling, or just loves a hands-on project, making a stickman is an **epic** way to spend an afternoon.
Looking for more ideas? Check out our collection of easy crafts for kids
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