11 Matchstick Craft For Kids

11 Matchstick Craft For Kids Matchsticks are a simple, everyday object we use to light candles and start fires. But with the right imagination and a few matchboxes, you can make something much more interesting and useful! These 11 creative projects will help you get started on making your own matchstick crafts for kids.

Matchstick Glider

This matchstick glider is a fun project for kids to learn about aerodynamics, the forces of flight and how weight distribution affects balance.

Begin by drawing a wing on each side of the matchbox using pencil. Cut out each wing using scissors or an x-acto knife. Then, use scotch tape to attach a paper clip to one end of each matchstick and curl it around an eraser so that it stays in place while you work (if you’re having trouble with this step, use rubber bands instead). Now glue the wings onto your matchbox!

Matchstick Chess Set

This matchstick chess set is a great way to get kids interested in chess. It’s also a fun project for parents and teachers, who will be happy to have an educational toy that their children can play with.

The materials needed are:

Matches
Scissors or a utility knife (to cut the matches)
Ruler (to measure the length of each piece)
Pencil (for marking where each piece will be placed)

Matchstick Sailboat

This boat is made by gluing matchsticks together. You will need to cut them beforehand and make sure they fit perfectly into one another so that you can glue them easily. After you have glued all the matchsticks together, paint your boat blue and add a little flag on top to make your boat look even more beautiful!

You could also paint it any other color or even draw some waves on it!

Matchstick Helicopter

A matchstick helicopter is a fun craft for kids to make. All you need is a matchbox, some matches and glue. Begin by making a propeller by pushing the head of each matchstick into the box lid, then glue them down so they are sturdy and secure.

Make sure that there’s enough room for your child to fit their hand inside the box before beginning to decorate it – this will help them learn how much space they have available to work with as they put their design together. If you need more than one matchbox, simply cut out another piece of paper in the same shape as your first one but slightly smaller so that it fits inside it perfectly without having any gaps between where one begins and another ends (just like when we made our rocket ship!).

Matchstick House

Use matchsticks to create the walls of your house.
Cut a small square from the lid of a matchbox for a roof, then cut out two sides (one for the front and one for the back).
Decorate your matchstick house with colors or drawings using crayons or markers.
Make doors and windows using empty pill capsules or straws cut into squares. Scoop out some of the inside part so they can stand up, then attach them to the outside walls of your house with glue or double-sided tape.

Make chimneys by gluing small rectangles on top of each other until they’re tall enough to reach above one side of your roof; then glue them in place on top! For added decoration, add pieces around where they meet at corners so they look like real bricks when viewed from above looking down onto a street corner while standing inside another building nearby–it’ll make it look more realistic too!

Place mailboxes outside homes where people go regularly because there are no mailboxes anywhere else nearby so this would be inconvenient for everyone involved if there wasn’t one here.”

Matchstick Birdhouse

Materials:

A matchstick
A small piece of cardboard or thick paper
Scissors
Cut the cardboard into a square shape and make a hole in the middle with your scissors. You can use a hole punch if you have one, but make sure it doesn’t go through both sides of the cardboard.
Cut another piece of paper that is slightly larger than the first one and put it inside your birdhouse to create walls for it to hold up against the wind and rain when you hang it outside!
Put two holes on each side of your birdhouse so that they are big enough for your matchsticks to fit into them (but not too big though). You can also make windows by cutting out sections with scissors or an X-acto knife if you want more light coming into your home!

Cardboard Matchbox Wind Chimes

What you need:

A matchbox, preferably one that’s been emptied of matches. If you’re using a new one, remove the matches before you begin.
Some colored paper or construction paper, cut into small squares or rectangles (depending on how large your matchbox is). The pieces should be slightly smaller than the width of your matchbox. You can either draw designs or freehand cut them with scissors.
Craft glue or school glue (optional)

What to do:

Fuzzy Stick Catapults

You can use match sticks to make a catapult.

To make a bow and arrow, you need a piece of string or twine, tape and two matchsticks.

Then tie the twine around one end of the matchstick with some tape to keep it in place.

Now take another piece of string or twine and tie it around your second matchstick so that there is about 6 inches between them. Then cut off any excess from both ends as shown below:

Now all that’s left to do is align these two pieces so they’re facing each other like this:

And bend them over at an angle like this until they touch each other:

Matchbox – Pencil Holder

Use a matchbox. If you have a matchbox, use it!
Use a matchstick. If you don’t have a matchbox and don’t want to use one, but do want to make something with the concept of “match,” then go ahead and use a stick of wood instead of paper.
Use a pencil or pen as your writing utensil—any color will do.
Use something else besides matches (the ubiquitous wooden sticks) for your pen/pencil holder—for instance: an eraser or rubber band (to hold things together).

Matchbox – Piggy Bank

Cut the 2 pieces of cardstock to fit your matchbox. Wrap them around the box and cut off any excess paper. Then glue down the long sides and bottom, using a thin layer of Elmer’s Glue or similar craft glue.
Use a black or brown pen to draw an outline for your piggy bank’s eyes (about 1/4 inch from each side) and then add some pupils within the eyes using dots or lines for each eye:
Wrap some black tape around one end of a pipe cleaner (or use two if you want thicker legs). If desired, cut out little feet made from more tape at this point:
Insert it into one end of your styrofoam ball so that it comes out through the other end; secure by gluing on another piece of tape if you want:
Put some white glue along both sides of one side of your styrofoam ball where its edges meet; line up one half-dollar with those edges and press down firmly so it sticks well–you may need to adjust its position slightly until it’s centered nicely:

6 After letting everything dry for about 20 minutes (or longer), carefully remove all pieces from inside except for coins–and enjoy!

Fire Starter / Candle Holder

Materials:

Safety matches
A candle holder, or a matchbox (with the strike strip removed) and a nail to stick it with. Note: you can use any container that will hold your candle upright and securely, like a small glass vase or jar.

Step 1: Lay out all of your safety matches on a flat surface, in order from shortest to longest. Place one end of each match head-first into the ground/table so that they’re standing up straight. You should have room between them for any other elements you want to add later!

Step 2: Pop in some rocks or sand if desired—this will help keep everything secure as well as provide some visual interest!

With a few matchboxes and matchsticks, you can make many fun things!

Matchbox craft ideas include:

A toy car. Cut out the bottom of a matchbox, then use it as wheels for your favorite toy car.
A birdhouse. Stack several matchboxes on top of one another with their lids off and use them to create birdhouses.
A toy sailboat or raft (or even an ice cream cart!). Take two or three small boxes and stack them on top of each other, with one box placed upside down in the middle; cut out windows in each side so that you can see inside when your boat is finished! Then glue together all but one side to make sure it stays together during sailing adventures!
matchstick craft ideas
Matchstick Picture Frame: Create a unique picture frame using matchsticks and glue. You can paint the matchsticks in different colors or leave them natural.
Matchstick House: Create a miniature house out of matchsticks and glue. You can use paint to decorate the house and make it look more realistic.
Matchstick Boat: Create a boat out of matchsticks and glue. You can use paint to decorate the boat and make it look

matchstick craft ideas

Matchstick Picture Frame: Create a unique picture frame using matchsticks and glue. You can paint the matchsticks in different colors or leave them natural.
Matchstick House: Create a miniature house out of matchsticks and glue. You can use different colors of matchsticks to create a unique design.
Matchstick Jewelry: Create jewelry pieces such as necklaces, earrings, and bracelets using matchsticks and glue. You can also

Conclusion

I hope that you’ve enjoyed this list of matchstick craft for kids. I tried to include a variety of projects that are fun, educational, and easy to make. And don’t forget, if none of these projects strike your fancy – try making something on your own! After all, one of the great things about crafts is they’re customizable to suit any child’s interests. Happy crafting!