They're affordable and easy to find, but popsicle sticks are also one of the most versatile building blocks for crafting. Add glue, paint and some glittery finishing touches, and you've got what you need for an array of charming Christmas crafts — from kid-friendly ornaments to sophisticated rustic seasonal decor.
Bring a stack of those simple sticks to life as reindeer, snowmen and penguins, or turn them into snowflakes, trees and even a cozy miniature fireplace. Whatever project you pick for your brood's skill level and attention span, here are 15 popsicle stick Christmas craft ideas sure to bring joy into your home this holiday season.
Mike Garten
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Popsicle Stick Snowflake Ornaments
To make, paint popsicle sticks white and let dry.A rrange matching sizes into a X-shape and glue together in the middle. Arrange 2 X's diagonally on top of each other to create a snowflake shape and glue in the middle. Let dry completely. Weave colored embroidery thread around the popsicle sticks to create an X or grid pattern. Tie the thread at the back of the snowflake and trim any excess. Glue a ribbon loop to the back of the snowflake to hang.
Clean and Scentsible
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Popsicle Stick Sleds
Assemble painted popsicle sticks into these sweet sled ornaments. Secure with glue and festoon with pine and jingle bells for pretty (and mellifluous) finishing details.
Get the tutorial from Clean & Scentsible»
A Girl and a Glue Gun
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Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
I Heart Arts n Crafts
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Popsicle Stick Photo Ornaments
Paint a popsicle stick and top with ribbon and glittery details. Hang your totally personal and homemade ornaments from your tree, or give as thoughtful gifts for loved ones, customizing each thoughtfully to the recipient's favorite style or color palette.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts n Crafts»
Printables Fairy
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Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House
Use popsicle sticks to build this gingerbread house craft. Then use the printable set of ornaments — or make your own — to add on the colorful and festive finishing touches.
Get the tutorial at Printables Fairy»
The Best Ideas for Kids
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Popsicle Stick Penguin Craft
Popsicle sticks in two sizes make up this cute penguin craft. Finish with black and white acrylic paint, googly eyes, pompoms for the feet and orange card stock or construction paper for a cute little nose.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids»
Little Bins for Little Hands
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Artsy Craftsy Mom
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Popsicle Stick Snowpeople
Use popsicle sticks as the bodies for these adorable snowpeople. Use craft foam sheets or paper for a round head up top. Decorate with googly eyes, buttons, pattered tape, white chalk paint and a pipe cleaner scarf. These are versatile as gift toppers, bookmarks — or whatever purpose you dream up for them.
Get the tutorial at Artsy Craftsy Mom»
The Best Ideas for Kids
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Popsicle Snowflake Ornaments
Parents can help assemble popsicle sticks using hot glue. Kids get to do the fun part: decorate their unique snowflakes anyway they like. Glitter, jingle bells, pompoms and stickers add pizzazz. Use twine to hang.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids»
I Heart Crafty Things
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Fireplace Ornament
Use popsicle sticks to build a fireplace in this craft. Fill it with a roaring fire using yellow and orange crepe paper. Hang stockings from the mantle, and use cording to create a loop for hanging your ornament.
Get the tutorial from I Heart Crafty Things»
Gracefully Searching
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Sunburst Mirror
Create a beautiful piece of snowflake-inspired wall decor — or the perfect homemade Christmas present — using popsicle sticks. Find a small mirror at the dollar store, and surround with layers of popsicle sticks.
Get the tutorial at Gracefully Searching»
One Little Project
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Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees
Just arrange three popsicle sticks in a triangle shape and secure with hot glue. Decorate them using pompoms, pipe cleaners, jingle bells, glitter, buttons, or any other details you like. Top with a glittery star and hang with twine.
Get the tutorial at One Little Project»
Pars Caeli
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Gilded Popsicle Stick Garland
Stack groupings of popsicle sticks on cardboard backings to create components of a festive garland you can string with ribbon or rope. Make as many as you need to paint any custom message you like, such as holiday wishes or a family name and the year.
Get the tutorial at Pars Caeli»
Design Improvised
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Buggy and Buddy
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Snowflake Craft
Natural sticks and popsicle sticks work equally well for this pretty and easy project. Kids can use small balls of crumpled tissue paper to decorate their snowflakes uniquely (and get lots of fine motor practice while they're at it). Use string or yarn for hanging.
Get the tutorial at Buggy and Buddy»
The Melrose Family
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Popsicle Stick Star
Use popsicle sticks (or paint stirring sticks for a larger project) to build a holiday star. Assemble with wood glue and tacky glue, and add a light string or teeny white LEDs for a sparkling result.
Get the tutorial at The Melrose Family»
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