Pick-up sticks is such a fun game for people of all ages! It is a perfect game to introduce younger children to, as they are just starting to learn hand-eye-coordination and develop fine motor skills. This outdoor DIY Colorful Pick-Up Stick Game is extra fun because these pick-up sticks are super sized at around 3' long! Add paint to your game set and you have the perfect outdoor activity for friends and family alike.
Start this fun craft off by taping off sections of the pick-up sticks with washi tape or painter's tape.
Using various colors of acrylic paint, paint in between the taped areas.
Allow for the paint to dry and do a second coat for full even coverage. After the second coat is applied, remove the tape right away. This will help keep clean straight lines.
After your pick-up sticks are dry, you are ready to enjoy and play with them! Wrap a piece of yarn or string around the sticks to keep all together. Add a simple tag using a piece of black card stock and a white colored pencil.
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