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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Popsicle Stick Crafts
I don't know why they even sell crafts sticks..it doesn't seem fair. Now when I want to build a house out of Popsicle sticks, my Mom will buy a big box of crafts sticks. That isn't how I like to do things around here. I like to eat an entire box of Fudgesicles or Creamsicles. It isn't fair. Well, now that I have an entire box of craft sticks, I might as well make some crafts with them. Where can I get some ideas? Look no further, this page is dedicated to crafts with Popsicle sticks & crafts sticks. Happy crafting!
To make this craft, you will need 20 popsicle sticks, glue, varnish (for hot pad) or shellac or White Glue watered down a bit, and brush. Lay 10 sticks closely side by side in an even row. Coat with glue. Lay the other 10 sticks going the opposite direction across the first row. Lay the first stick in the second row 1/4" away from the scalloped edge of the first row. This will leave .a scalloped effect around the plaque or pad. Let the glue dry thoroughly and then decorate by coloring a picture on it, painting it, or gluing a heavily colored picture or magazine picture in place. Varnish or shellac it (you can do this with several coats of glue watered down).
This craft is for older children and teens...or with a little parental help, younger children can do the 2nd part of this craft. You will need 29 ice cream sticks or wooden coffee stirrers, 3/32" twist drill, ruler, pencil, 29 wooden beads or round corks 3/8" diameter, long-nosed pliers, shellac, brush, and 24" wire. A parent should drill a hole 3/16" from end and another hole 2" from the first. (See sketch.) Be sure holes in each stick are exactly the same distance apart. Run wire through the end hole of all 29 sticks keeping them upright. Pull wire tight and fasten securely with long-nosed pliers. String beads between remaining holes. (See sketch.) Fasten wire and clip ends. Hot pads may be shellacked.
These frames are super cute and really easy to make. First glue a picture that is about 4 inches square (4 inches in both directions) onto a 4 inches square piece of cardboard. Let dry completely. Glue a stick on the right and left side of the picture. Then glue a stick to the top and bottom. Now glue a popsicle stick to the left and right again...and then to the top and bottom. Do this as many times as you want...the finished frame should look like the illustration b above. Shellac the crafts stick frame. When the frame is completely dry, tape a short piece of yarn on the back for the hanger (illustration c).
Lay 12 crafts sticks side by side and then attach them to eachother with rows of Scotch tape. Cut out a piece of cardboard that is the same size as the rows of popsicle sticks. Then cover one side of the cardboard with glue...then place both ends of the yarn onto the cardboard (as seen in illustration b above). Place the popsicle sticks, tape down, on top of the glued cardboard. Put something heavy on top of the popsicle sticks. Wait until completely dry. Then use macaroni letters or craft letters (such as foam) to spell something out on front of crafts sticks. Then shellac and let completely dry.
Thanksgiving Popsicle Sticks Decorational Centerpiece or Place Setting Card Craft for Kids - Popsicle sticks (aka crafts sticks or ice cream sticks) are easy to find. You can either save them up after eating popsicles or buy some from a craft store. Popsicle sticks are great for different crafts. Today we are going to share an idea for making a ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ Dinner Table Centerpiece or to use for each guest’s place setting card.
Detailed Popsicle Stick Crafts - Who would think that with simple crafts sticks, you can make such a beautiful piece of art - this intricate basket.
Make an Egg Head Planter - This egg head planter has feet made of popsicle sticks. Find out how to make it by following the above link.
Popsicle Stick Flower Garden - Learn how to make this really neat flower garden with just popsicle sticks, an egg carton, scissors, paper, clay / play dough, and glue.
Use Forever Calendar with Printable Paper Foldable Boxes - This is an awesome craft ... print out the templates, then fold up. The base is made up from popsicle sticks.
How to Make a Valentines Day Mailbox with Popsicle Stick Flag - If you are in Elementary School, then you probably need to make a Valentine’s Day Card Holder for your Classroom friends to place their cards into. Well, today we will show you how to make this US Mailbox with moving Flag to bring to school with you to share the love with your friends. You can use this later on to Store your special letters and cards in.
Popsicle Stick Trinket Box - You can make this popsicle stick trinket box for holding little things - called trinkets This trinket box makes for a great gift for someone special or keep it for yourself.
Making Popsicle Stick Santa Clause Christmas Tree Ornaments Craft for Kids - Make your own Santa Clause Ornaments decoration for your Christmas trees. This is just a sample Christmas Tree Ornament, you can use your creativity to make kings, angels and other Christmas characters using the same technique. Have fun.
Peeping Groundhogs Craft Activity with Popsicle Stick - Make this cute craft which shows the groundhog peeping out of his burrow as you celebrate ground hog day. The groundhog pops out of his burrow when you slide the Popsicle stick upwards, and it goes into hiding when you pull the stick down. The simple steps to make this craft follow.
How to Make Hanukkah Decorations Star Ornaments - Make this adorable Hanukkah star with some Popsicle sticks and glitter glue. They’re so easy to make that you can make lots of them and hang them all over the house as you celebrate Hanukkah this year. Enjoy and have fun tonight and for the next week.
Turkey Plant Poke Garden Popsicle Sticks Thanksgiving Crafts - Plant pokes are a great way to brighten up and decorate plants in your house and gardens in your backyard. Now that Thanksgiving is getting closer, how about we make a Thanksgiving Turkey Plant Poke to decorate your garden. This turkey plant poke is easy to make and lots of fun to look at. Easy directions for this crafts project follow below.
Making Miniature Gardens - These miniature faux gardens are so cute...you will need an Ice cube tray, popsicle sticks, twigs, craft paper, crepe paper, green cellophane paper/ transparent plastic, scissors, and tape.
Popsicle Stick Christmas Ornaments - Learn how to turn a popsicle stick into a beautiful Christmas Ornament.
Viking Ships with Popsicle Stick Prow- Learn how to make this viking ship out of real wood, toothpick oars, cork shields, and popsicle stick prow.
Popsicle Stick Rudolph - Learn how to make the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer out of crafts sticks.
Butterfly Wand Crafts Ideas for Kids - This is a great craft to do at a children's party. Before the party, glue all the pipe cleaners to popsicle sticks.
Candy Box Wooden Craft Sticks Craft for Kids - This is a box built up by stacking layers of craft sticks. Ask your kids what else they could make with this technique. A house with rooms? Could they make other shapes? How about a hexagon box? What about a triangle? The possiblities are endless.
Car or Train Tunnel Craft for Kids - Your child can add tunnels to their train setup for a fraction of the cost of store-bought tunnels. Craft foam trim adds a colorful rainbow effect.
Craft Stick American Flag Craft - This is a simple-to-make US flag made from craft sticks / popsicle sticks.
Lincoln Sticks: Popsicle Stick Log Cabins Activity - This instructable will show you how to make the Lincoln stick pieces and then detail the designs of two "log cabin" structures that I built out of them. I welcome any and all comments or suggestions!
Model Sailboat Craft with Wooden Craft Sticks - This ship-shape little sailboat is a snap to make. Kids will love how fast it comes together and how sturdy the finished product is.
Posable Action Figure or Doll Craft for Children - This little buddy stands, sits, and bends every which way. Kids can twist it around a desk lamp, hang it from a doorknob, and make it hold up pencils or markers. How will your child use it? Make with Wooden Craft Sticks.
Popsicle Stick Basket Crafts Activity - One time a long long time ago, at a summercamp I learned to make a basket out of popsicle sticks. While it may look time consuming it only takes about 45 min for a first timer and less than 30 minutes if you made a few. Once completely dry it is surprisingly strong.
Lincoln Log Cabin Craft Ideas for Children - A simple-to-make Lincoln Log Cabin with popsicle craft sticks or popsicle sticks to celebrate President's Day.
Snapping Alligator Craft for Kids - By making this alligator, kids will have a chance to measure and cut wood, sand, paint and add finishing details. They will learn to make a joint that springs open, and joints that flop around when they shake their alligator. See if they want to try to use these techniques to make other animals they design themselves.
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