6 Cute Popsicle Stick Crafts For Kids

Easy Popsicle Stick Crafts for Kids

Popsicle sticks are a great craft material (especially for kids) because they’re inexpensive and super versatile. There are seriously so many different things you can make/do with popsicle sticks!

To give you some inspiration and ideas for your next crafting session, here are 6 different popsicle stick crafts for kids. These ideas are all pretty amazing and your kids will have a blast with them!

1.  Popsicle Stick Minions

Minions are super popular and kids will love to make them out of popsicle sticks! This is such a simple craft and the end result in wonderful.

You will need:

• Popsicle Sticks
• Glue
• Yellow Paint
• Paint Brush
• Scissors
• Black/Gray/White Cardstock

MAKE THIS PROJECT!

2.  DIY Popsicle Stick Puzzle

I remember making my own popsicle stick puzzle when I was younger. The fun part about this craft is you can draw just about any picture you want onto those popsicle sticks. Just don’t make the puzzle too difficult!

You will need:

• Popsicle sticks
• Sticky tape
• Color pencils / Paint

3.  Popsicle Bracelets

This is such a cool popsicle stick craft! I would have never thought of turning a popsicle stick into a wooden bracelet, but it turns out really well!

You will need:

• Popsicle sticks
• Drinking glass
• Emory board or sandpaper
• Acrylic paint Stick on jewels (for bling)
• Mod Podge

MAKE THIS PROJECT!

4.  Popsicle Stick Sailboat Craft

What a unique idea! Toss that rubber ducky out of the way because this popsicle stick sailboat is way cooler! Perfect for playing in the bathtub, the pool, or setting off down a river.

You will need:

• Popsicle sticks
• Wine corks
• C milk carton or milk jug
• Wooden skewers, both flat and round
• A hot glue gun

MAKE THIS PROJECT!

5.  Craft Stick Scarecrow

This popsicle stick scarecrow is giving me fall/Halloween vibes. The kids will love making this goofy looking scarecrow!

You will need:

• Craft sticks
• Felt
• Googly eyes
• Tacky glue
• Cardstock
• Marker

MAKE THIS PROJECT!

6.  Toy Marshmallow Catapult

Ok, now we’re getting to the fun stuff. This popsicle stick craft is great for kids because they can play with it after they make it! You could even make multiple and have a little battle.

You will need:

• 10 craft sticks/popsicle sticks
• 4 rubber bands
• Craft paint
• 1 bottle cap
• “Ammo” (marshmallows/pom-poms)
• Foam paintbrush
• Hot glue gun

MAKE THIS PROJECT!

Conclusion

These popsicle stick crafts for kids are a true blast. They’re fun, easy, and some of the crafts above are even interactive! Let me know which craft you’re planning to make with your kids!

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