18 Amazing Popsicle Stick DIY Crafts
Creative Ideas And Inspiration for Popsicle Stick DIY Projects
Making these 18 Amazing Popsicle Stick DIY Crafts is a great way to spend creative time with your loved ones.
Popsicle sticks are not just for ice creams anymore! With some creativity and glue, they can be transformed into fun and imaginative crafts.
From quick stick puppets and adorable animals, this list features many handmade toys you will enjoy crafting with your kids.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to creating popsicle stick projects, and you can make various unique crafts that are perfect for any occasion.
You can use popsicle sticks to create a simple yet stylish home item like a wall hanging, a fairy door, or a birdfeeder.
As long as you have the basic supplies—popsicle sticks and glue—you can make plenty of these crafts and be entertained for hours.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced crafter or new to DIY crafts.
This selection range from super easy 5-minute crafts to rewarding 30-minute projects. So there’s something fun and creative here for everyone to try!
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Check Out The Crafts Below And Start Your Popsicle Stick DIY Adventure Today!
Ready to get crafty? Scroll down and look at each fantastic popsicle stick DIY craft tutorial below!
From adorable toys to art decorations, we’ve got you covered with a variety of unique and innovative crafting ideas.
These simple projects are perfect for all ages and skill levels and are a great way to add a personal touch to your home decor.
They make a thoughtful gift for a loved one, too!
So why wait? Take a look at the popsicle DIY projects below, and get ready to unleash your inner crafter!
Popsicle Stick Furniture
Making these miniature popsicle furniture pieces is a fun and creative way to spend an afternoon. It’s also a great way to surprise kids who wish to have new cute furniture items for their doll house.
Designer: Unspecified through Curious Crafter
Materials Used:
- Popsicle sticks
- Hot glue gun + melt sticks
- Sheet metal scissors
- PVA Wood Glue (for extra strength)
- Ruler
- Marker / Pen / Pencil
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Video
Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder
Using just a few materials, you can create a colorful and functional bird feeder to attract feathered friends to your backyard. This craft is perfect for nature enthusiasts and can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
Designer: Alli Ward of Made with Happy
Materials Used:
- Jumbo Colored Craft Sticks
- Hot Glue Gun or Wood Glue
- Twine
- Bird Seed
Completion Time: 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Popsicle Stick Gingerbread House
The holiday season is incomplete without building gingerbread houses with the kids. How about making one that lasts longer and can be used as home decor this year? This popsicle stick gingerbread house is easy to craft and helps develop the little ones’ fine motor skills!
Designer: Mishell of The Printables Fairy
Materials Used:
- Popsicle Sticks
- Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrushes
- White glue
- Scissors
- Printable Ornaments (available inside the tutorial)
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Popsicle Stick Beach Sign
Looking for an adorable and creative beach sign to hang in your home or give as a gift to a beach-loving friend? This popsicle stick beach wall art will be a fabulous choice!
Designer: Sarah of WoLi Creations
Materials Used:
- Popsicle Sticks/Craft Sticks (14 per sign)
- Acrylic Paint
- Sealife Mold (or other seashells)
- Tacky Glue
- Wooden Letters
- Molding Clay (or cornstarch & school glue)
- Watercolors (optional)
Completion Time: 1 to 2 days (drying time included)
Size: Small
Format: Written
Handprint Butterfly Craft
This popsicle stick craft involves tracing and cutting out the shape of the child’s hand and transforming it into a beautiful butterfly. It offers a great way to keep children entertained and helps develop their motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity.
Designer: Debbie Chapman of One Little Project
Materials Used:
- 1 sheet Construction paper (any color)
- 1 Pipe cleaner (any color)
- 1 Popsicle stick
- 4 Pom poms (1/2 inch)
- 1 Pom pom (1 inch)
- 2 Googly eyes (3/16 inch)
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Markers
- Tacky glue
Completion Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Rainbow Cloud Craft
Whether you want to create a quick and colorful piece of wall art or a fun toy for your kids to play with, this rainbow cloud craft is something you must try!
Designer: Veronika of Toddler at Play
Materials Used:
- Colored popsicle sticks
- Cotton balls
- Cardboard
- Craft scissors
- Liquid school glue
- Hot glue gun
- Paper plate (optional for younger kids)
- Q-tip (optional for younger kids)
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Popsicle Stick & Craft Felt Fish
Children who find sea animals, especially fish, fascinating will love this craft. It’s a fun project that uses their imagination to create different types of fish, experimenting with different colors and patterns to make each one unique.
Designer: Stacey Gibbon of Glued to My Crafts
Materials Used:
- Scissors
- Felt Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- 3 Jumbo Craft Sticks
- 1 Large Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Felt Sheets
- Small Pom Poms
Completion Time: Less than 5 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Popsicle Sticks Flower
These popsicle stick flowers are an easy and fun craft project that kids will enjoy making. These colorful and cheerful flowers can be used to decorate their room for spring and as a gift for Mother’s Day or other special occasions.
Designer: Kim of The Resourceful Mama
Materials Used:
- Craft sticks
- Mini craft sticks
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Buttons
- Glue
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Flower Bookmark
This popsicle stick flower bookmark is ideal for crafters and book lovers of all ages. It’s a perfect project for spring or summer and makes a great gift for friends and family who love to read.
Designer: Alli Ward of Made with Happy
Materials Used:
- Colorful craft paper
- Free Printable Flowers (available inside the tutorial)
- Paint
- Paint brush
- Scissors
- Craft Glue
Completion Time: 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Cute And Easy Easter Basket
This simple and inexpensive craft is perfect for young children to get creative and decorate their own Easter baskets. Whether used for egg hunts or as a decoration for the home, the popsicle stick Easter basket is a fun way to celebrate the holiday.
Designer: Shikha through The Joy of Sharing
Materials Used:
- Wood Craft Sticks (4 1/2 x 3/8 in)
- Cardboard Tube (Empty TP Roll Tube)
- Cardstock Paper
- Washi Tape
- Pipe Cleaner
- Glue
- Scissor
- Craft Jewels/Gems
Completion Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Popsicle Stick Puzzle
Making this Popsicle stick puzzle is a great educational activity for kids that doubles as a fun game. The puzzle is easily customizable with colored markers. It keeps the children engaged and develops their problem-solving skills.
Designer: Aimee of The Crazy Craft Lady
Materials Used:
- Masking tape
- Popsicle sticks
- Markers
Completion Time: Less than 10 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Fairy Door
This popsicle stick fairy door is not only fun to make, but it also encourages imaginative play and creativity among kids. The original design is slightly intricate and ideal for adults, but it’s a project that can be easily adjusted to a kid’s craft.
Designer: Liska of Adventure in a Box
Materials Used:
- Craft sticks (thin ones work best)
- Little rocks
- Preserved moss
- Wooden blocks (imitation Jenga blocks)
- Any paints you have
- White glue and hot glue
- Miniature dollhouse accessories (hinges, doorknobs, plant pots, etc)
Completion Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Popsicle Stick Superheroes
With a few simple supplies, kids can design and create their own unique popsicle stick superheroes, complete with capes, masks, and superpowers. This craft offers a wonderful way to develop fine motor skills as children cut, glue, and decorate their superhero puppets.
Designer: Stacey Gibbon of Glued to My Crafts
Materials Used:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks (one per superhero puppet)
- Craft Paint (in various colors)
- Small Paper Plate
- Small Paint Brushes
- Sharpie Markers
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Small Wiggle Eyes (two per superhero puppet)
- School Glue
- Craft Scissors
Completion Time: Less than 5 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Popsicle Stick Catapult
This popsicle stick catapult is an exciting and educational DIY project for kids and adults alike. Little ones can personalize their catapults by decorating them with paint, stickers, or markers. Then experiment with different launching angles and distances. It is ideal for indoor or outdoor play and can provide hours of entertainment!
Designer: Sarah McClelland of Little Bins for Little Hands
Materials Used:
- 10 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Rubber Bands
- Firing Power (marshmallows, pompoms, pencil top erasers)
- Plastic Spoon (optional)
- Bottle Cap
- Sticky Dots
Completion Time: Less than 10 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
Popsicle Stick Dragonfly
This DIY dragonfly craft is perfect for a summer day or as part of a bug-themed unit in school. Kids can let their imaginations run wild as they paint and decorate their dragonflies in whimsical colors and embellishments!
Designer: Michelle of Crafty Morning
Materials Used:
- Blue and purple paint
- 2 Popsicle sticks
- Silver glitter
- Glue
- 2 Googly eyes
- Wood peg
Completion Time: Less than 10 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Craft Stick Robot
Kids can enjoy making this craft and personalize their robot to their own liking. And if you want to build it yourself and make the project extra challenging, try adding extra materials such as tin foil, wires, and other small decorations to make the robot look more detailed and mechanical.
Designer: Caroline of I Heart Crafty Things
Materials Used:
- Jumbo craft sticks
- Craft sticks
- Mini craft sticks
- Silver metallic paint
- Paintbrush
- Tacky glue
- Googly eyes
- Pony beads
- Glitter sticks
- Black permanent marker
Completion Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Popsicle Sticks Plane
Kids can create their own miniature planes to play with using basic materials such as popsicle sticks, glue, stickers, and a bead. The finished product can also be a great addition to a collection of handmade toys or a fun decoration for a child’s room.
Designer: Shikha through The Joy of Sharing
Materials Used:
- 3 Popsicle sticks (6 x 3/4 in)
- 5 Popsicle sticks (4 1/2 x 3/8 in)
- 2 Small cardboard cuttings (~4.5cm x 0.8cm)
- 1 Small black bead
- Scissor
- Glue
- Stickers (optional)
Completion Time: 3+ hours (drying time included)
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Popsicle Stick Ballerinas
This project is simple enough for even young children to complete with some help, and it’s a great way to spend quality time together while crafting. So grab some popsicle sticks, glue, and paint, and get ready to make your very own beautiful popsicle stick ballerina!
Designer: Stacey Gibbon of Glued to My Crafts
Materials Used:
- School Glue
- Paint Pens
- Paper Craft Bow Punch
- Cardstock Paper
- 1 Cupcake Liner
- 1 Jumbo Popsicle Stick
- 1 Pipe Cleaners
- Embellishments (scrapbook stickers, glitter, rhinestones)
Completion Time: Less than 5 minutes
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written + Video
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