

DINO WAND CRAFT
A decorate-your-own dinosaur explorer tool station is a fun hands-on craft activity for dinosaur birthday parties and prehistoric-themed celebrations. Kids can create their own “fossil finder” using wooden sticks, dinosaur toppers, ribbons, rocks, leaves, and explorer decorations, then use their finished tool during treasure digs and dinosaur hunts throughout the party.
Quick Activity Snapshot
Best for: Ages 4+
Time: 10 minutes
Mess Level: Low
Perfect for: Dino Parties, Adventure parties
What You'll Need
Ribbon in various colors for flowing streamers
Scissors for cutting ribbon
Small bowls to hold supplies
Quick Option: Highly recommend the Joes Sticky Stuff. Makes this craft a super fast , no mess craft.


Cut several ribbon strands.
Place the ribbon ends onto a strip of Joe’s Sticky Stuff tape.
Place a second piece of tape on top to sandwich the ribbons securely.
Slide the taped end inside the dinosaur finger puppet.
Press firmly so the tape sticks to the felt inside the dinosaur.
Attach the dinosaur puppet onto a 12" wooden dowel.
Your dino ribbon wand is complete! 🦖✨