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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

craft stick school bus

This project is intended for kids ages 6+.
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Step 1

Paint seven craft sticks yellow and let dry.

Step 2

Arrange two craft sticks horizontally on your work surface for the top of your bus. Arrange two more craft sticks horizontally for the bottom and one vertical craft stick on each side, Leave about ½" [1.27 cm] of the vertical craft sticks showing under the bottom horizontal craft sticks.
TIP: Use the image as a guide.

Step 3

Now, glue the horizontal sticks onto the vertical sticks and let dry.

Step 4

Paint the ½" [1.27 cm] section below the bottom horizontal craft sticks black for the "wheels".

Step 5

Decorate your bus using gems, sequins, etc. from your craft basics box.
TIP: Tape a pic to the back of your bus to use as a school bus frame!

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Acrylic Paint Set by Creatology™

    Item # 10221317 
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    $14.99
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    Basics Craft Case by Creatology™

    Item # 10648764 
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    $29.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Creatology™ Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes, 6pc

    Item # 10268871 
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    $5.49
 
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Instructions
Step 1

Paint seven craft sticks yellow and let dry.

Step 2

Arrange two craft sticks horizontally on your work surface for the top of your bus. Arrange two more craft sticks horizontally for the bottom and one vertical craft stick on each side, Leave about ½" [1.27 cm] of the vertical craft sticks showing under the bottom horizontal craft sticks.
TIP: Use the image as a guide.

Step 3

Now, glue the horizontal sticks onto the vertical sticks and let dry.

Step 4

Paint the ½" [1.27 cm] section below the bottom horizontal craft sticks black for the "wheels".

Step 5

Decorate your bus using gems, sequins, etc. from your craft basics box.
TIP: Tape a pic to the back of your bus to use as a school bus frame!

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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