Popsicle stick crafts are so fun for kids, and these 60 ideas will provide hours of entertainment! You’ll love how easy these are to make.

When I was little we had to earn our popsicle sticks for crafts the hard way – by eating popsicles! I’m kidding, but also not really. On one hand, eating a popsicle or ice cream bar to get a stick isn’t such a chore.
On the other hand – it takes awhile to collect a number of sticks to actually be able to make something of substance! When you only get one popsicle a day, you’ve got a long road to hoe to gather supplies. I guess I was born in the days before bulk craft sticks could be purchased?
As you know that was ages ago, times have changed, and now kids’ craft supplies can be bought in bulk. And in different colors. It’s a whole new world!
If you love easy crafts for kids, you’re going to love these ice cream stick crafts! Buy yourself a big bag (or eat 1,423 boxes of popsicles) and get started on one of these ideas. There’s a little bit of everything for children of all ages. Whether you have a toddler or a 12-year-old, you’ll find a project you like in this list.
There’s only one question I get about these type of crafts that I should probably answer before you get started: which type of glue should you use with popsicle sticks? It’s an easy answer. Any liquid craft glue will work (like Aleene’s; I like the Fast Grab) as well as a hot glue gun. The hot glue gun is typically out when you’re dealing with young kids.
Mod Podge also works well with craft sticks, but I use it more for sealing my projects, adding glitter, and the like. It’s a decoupage medium, so that’s what it’s intended for, so it can be less viscous than craft glue. Have both around and you’ll have success with your popsicle stick crafts! Keep on reading to get the ideas.
Popsicle Stick Crafts
Grab a pack of craft sticks and great creative with these 60 popsicle stick crafts! There are a wide variety of ideas for all ages, and the projects are perfect for beginners.
DIY Popsicle Stick Bracelets
You’ve never seen popsicle stick bracelets like these! Learn how to make them super stylish with beads, paint, chains, and more.
Cutest Little Mermaids
I absolutely love the hair on these darling little mermaids! They're wrapped with pipe cleaners and the sparkle paper is fabulous.
Mix-n-Match Snakes
Allow the kids to get creative with their designs and have a ssssssuper time! These popsicle stick snakes are pretty easy to do and will require very little help from adults.
Craft Stick Wall Hanging
This craft stick wall hanging is a super fun collaborative art project for kids, and also perfect for a project that can be made over a period of time. The results are quite fabulous!
Weaving Baby Turtles
This is a very fun twist on a typical God's Eye weaving craft - use three mini popsicle sticks to turn your yarn craft into the cutest baby turtles!
Lightsaber Bookmarks
Keep your place in your favorite books by making glittery lightsabers in different colors! Decide if you're on the light or dark side of the Force with this cute Star Wars craft.
Popsicle Stick Apple Core
This popsicle stick apple core kid craft idea has a back-to-school theme, as well as a fall apple picking theme {it’s never too early to plan!} Kids are going to love this cute idea, and adults will too.
No Sew Fabric Bookmark
It’s hard to find ideas to use up knit fabric scraps, but this craft perfectly uses up those weird long strips you end up with after cutting out clothes. These bookmarks are fun for everyone to make and are no sew!
Popsicle Stick Dolls
Kids can make these easy adorable dolls with just three simple supplies! These homemade dolls are so cute, and perfect for a doll house or pretend play. The process is fun and addictive.
Folding Popsicle Stick Fan
This idea was inspired by traditional folding fans in Asia! Leslie made this brightly colored folding fans with her kids, and they are perfectly usable for a hot and humid summer.
Popsicle Stick Boxes
Quick & easy popsicle stick boxes and containers are a fun and simple kids craft that anyone can make! Use them for storing items, as a desk organizer, or even an easy DIY vase!
Craft Stick Robot
My brother has always had a "thing" for robots and he would love to make these with my nieces! I love the cute pony beads as well as the silly googly eyes.
Magic Wand Reading Pointers
Fingers have always been the default reading pointer, but sometimes you’ve got to add a little fun! These reading pointers are fun to play with, great for bookmarks, and easy to create.
Popsicle Stick Monsters
Monsters can be scary . . . unless they are made of popsicle sticks! These guys put a smile on my face, and are a perfect Halloween craft for kids.
Popsicle Stick Tractor
Have you ever driven a tractor? I have, and it's not as easy as it looks! Kids love tractors, and this is a perfect craft to make when doing school lessons or reading about farming.
Popsicle Stick Farm Critters
Children love farm animals, so why not put together these craft stick cuties that can be used as puppets or even bookmarks! A fun project for a spring afternoon.
Yarn Butterfly Craft
Make a pretty yarn butterfly craft using a simple weaving technique. This is a fun kids craft for summer or spring, and the finished butterflies could easily be given as a handmade gift.
Popsicle Stick Flags
Happy Independence Day! At least, that's a perfect reason to make these cute popsicle stick flags. Ginger made a banner with hers, and I love it on the mantel for 4th of July.
Craft Stick Napkin Holder
If you are looking for a simple craft to make with your kids, this napkin holder is not only easy to make, but is also functional. It would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or Grandparents Day.
Popsicle Stick Vases
You know when plants come in boring little plastic pots? This is a great way to dress them up quickly, and is an easy craft for kids of all ages. You can then gift these to hostesses, teachers, and more!
Craft Stick Wreath
This wreath is a fun and easy two part craft for kids! Grab your popsicle sticks and dip dye them, then turn them into a cool wreath using a paper plate. It's so fancy!
Popsicle Stick Tent
Are you a big camper? How about a glamper? Whether or not you like sleeping outdoors, these tents are so cute! Celebrate summer with this cute craft idea.
Popsicle Stick Playing Cards
This popsicle stick craft is definitely for the older kids and adults! I love wood burning, and there's a PDF provided making the craft very easy to do.
Popsicle Stick Photo Puzzles
Looking for an inexpensive handmade stocking stuffer or gift for little ones? I think these popsicle stick photo puzzles are perfect! Great for making with vacation photos once summer is done.
Homemade Weaving Looms
Kids can learn so much when taking part in weaving activities and crafts. Learn how to use popsicle sticks to make a weaving loom for littles of all ages!
Popsicle Stick Airplanes
You'll need smaller and larger popsicle sticks along with clothespins to make these fun airplanes! Kids will have a blast choosing the colors for their jets, along with the designs for the wings.
Scoop Stick Garden Gnomes
Garden gnomes always put a smile on my face, and these little guys are no exception. Add funky hats and cotton ball beards to make them complete.
DIY Beaded Wind Chime
This easy DIY beaded wind chime will make a cute addition to your garden! This is a super simple DIY to add to your easy kids craft list! Summer is always right around the corner; plan this for a stay home day.
Popsicle Stick Superheroes
If you could be a superhero, what would your superpower be? I'm going to take the ability to beam wherever I want! It's a fun discussion to have with your kids while you make these popsicle stick characters!
Build a Chain Reaction
Did you know that you can build an exploding chain reaction by weaving together popsicle sticks or craft sticks? Such a cool experiment; your kids are going to love this!
Popsicle Stick Cars
I'm a car girl, so this particular craft is a favorite for me. Do I want to make a hot hatch or a wagon out of popsicle sticks? Maybe a luxury SUV? The options are endless.
Popsicle Stick Bird Feeders
How to make the best popsicle stick bird feeders that kids will not only love to make, but the birds will love too. All you have you do is watch out for squirrels!
Popsicle Stick Unicorn Craft
Our popsicle stick unicorn craft is the perfect way to make your holidays even more magical! With a glittery horn & rhinestones, this is one pretty unicorn!
Ice Cream Stick Photo Frame
Learn how to make a photo frame with ice cream sticks! This is such an easy craft for kids or adults. Add magnets on the back to hang them on the fridge.
Popsicle Stick Ballerinas
What's cuter than tiny dancers? Nothing, especially when they are wearing cupcake liner tutus! Your kids will love making these pretty ballerinas.
Popsicle Sticks Flower Craft
Turn ice cream sticks into bright and colorful flowers! You can make an entire bouquet of these - turn them into magnets - whatever your heart desires.
Craft Stick Harmonica
My first thought about this project was - do they really work? Yes, they make noise! There are two different ways to make these harmonicas, both produce similar sounds, but one is slightly easier for smaller children.
Popsicle Stick Catapult
This popsicle stick catapult design is an awesome STEM activity for kids of all ages! Exploring physics has never been so exciting for kids because everyone loves to launch stuff into the air.
Silly Hair Stick Puppets
Kids will laugh at the hair on these puppets, but I swear this is how I feel I look waking up in the morning! They are so cute and colorful and I love their pom pom noses.
Popsicle Stick Foxes
Foxes are more like cats than dogs, make 40 different sounds, and live in underground dens. These guys are perfect for making during a lesson learning about these cool woodland animals.
Easy Earring Hanger
Are there earrings you like to keep out and wear more than others? Me too. This is a fun organizing craft for the older kids, but it also makes a great gift idea for mom from the littles.
Tiny Bow & Arrow
I just about died when I first saw this little bow and arrow! Kids will have so much fun with this craft! Don't worry, you won't shoot your eye out - the arrow is just a q-tip.
DIY Wax Paper Lantern
This kid's craft covers a little bit of construction skills, colors and color-mixing, and creating unique artwork. With a few simple supplies, you can create a cute and colorful wax paper lantern and have a great time!
DIY Plant Picks
Making adorable miniature signs as plant picks is just one fun popsicle stick winter craft idea you can try this year! What colors will you use for your signs?
How to Make a Fairy Door
Learn how to make a fairy door from popsicle sticks and add a little bit of everyday magic to your playroom! These are also cute for outdoor summer crafts.
Popsicle Stick House
The basic house is complete with a roof, windows, a chimney. By adding more support sticks, kids can make houses into snack shops - every stick village needs one. With a city of sticks, kids and their toy animals will never be bored.
Ice-Skating Popsicle Stick Dolls
These are such cute popsicle stick dolls! They're fun to play with, and ice skate around if you follow Leslie's unique tutorial.
Craft Stick Crocodile Craft
See you later alligator! These fun little guys aren't even a little bit scary. Their bodies are easy to create; once they're done watch out for these gators nibbling little fingers!
Handprint Flower Bookmarks
Spring is right around the corner! For an inexpensive and crafty thrill, create some one-of-a-kind handprint flower bookmarks for kids. Make this fun idea with your child to celebrate the upcoming change in season and to create an awesome keepsake at the same time!
Popsicle Stick Art
This bright and playful canvas adds fun to any room. Paint a canvas with bold polka dots and then add colorful popsicle sticks to create your flower.
Popsicle Stick Valentines
These popsicle stick hearts are such a fun way to make Valentines with kids! Write sweet messages on the sticks or in the middle of the paper hearts.
Popsicle Stick Scarecrow
If you’re looking for an easy fall kids craft then you’ll love this popsicle stick scarecrow. Kids will love making these adorable scarecrows and you can customize them to look however you’d like!
Climbing Popsicle Stick Spiders
These homemade spiders are really adorably cute, and double up as a toy that kids can actually play with too! Your kids will love how easy these craft stick spiders are to make for Halloween. They actually climb their strings.
Popsicle Stick Snowflake Wreath
This a kids' craft for winter that is cute enough to decorate the front door! I love that this snowflake is black - it looks beautiful with the blue and white of Jen's home.
Easy Hot Chocolate Craft
Kids can make their own cup of hot chocolate (don’t forget one for you too) with popsicle sticks and turn it into an ornament! This project is super easy and kids of all ages can enjoy, including your preschooler or toddler.
Easy Reindeer Craft
Christmas is a great time of year to build memories! One great way to do that is by making this reindeer popsicle stick craft with the kids! It’s a fun preschool Christmas craft that’s good for making with preschoolers and elementary-aged children.
Craft Stick Snowman
What could be cuter than a smiling snowman ornament? Kids will love making their very own snowman to hang on their Christmas tree, or give as a gift.
Colorful Pom Pom Star Ornaments
Adorable mini pom poms make these star ornaments come to life with a beautiful and zingy display of shape and color! These colourful pom pom popsicle stick stars will look amazing hanging on your Christmas tree.
Gingerbread House Ornaments
Gingerbread houses are so popular for Christmas! Kelly made these with her son, and I just think they turned out SO cute. You can adjust the project to fit any age.
Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament
Looking for a fun holiday kids’ craft? This is one of the cutest I've seen! I absolutely love this sled ornament and want a tree full of them.
Did you enjoy these cute popsicle stick crafts? I’d love for you to check out these other posts as well:
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