Save your Popsicle sticks for these amazing Popsicle stick crafts for kids to make & play! We’ve got crafts for every season & holiday, so jump in!

Wherever you are in the world, I can guarantee that you can make a Popsicle stick craft, because there are Popsicles everywhere!

When we were young, my siblings and I used to gather the sticks from all the ice creams we had and when we had a sizeable collection, we set out to make all kinds of things with them. I remember making tiny doll furniture while my sister made little trinket boxes.

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What is a Popsicle stick?

Popsicle sticks refer to the sticks left behind after finishing your Popsicle or ice lolly. When it comes to crafts, you can buy craft sticks from a craft store, or you can make do with other items, like coffee stirrers, tongue depressors or even “icy pole sticks”.

What crafts can you make with Popsicle sticks?

Popsicle sticks are quite versatile, and there are many kid-friendly crafts you can make with them, such as DIY bookmarks, puppets, miniature construction projects, and more. They’re also handy around the home for gardening and other household purposes.

Where to buy Popsicle sticks for crafts?

These days, you can either collect ice-cream sticks or buy craft sticks – you even get them in bulk at pretty cheap rates. We always have loads of these sticks at home, because you never know when the craft bug will bite you, and when it does, you’ve got to be ready!

Popsicle sticks are so incredibly versatile to craft with, and what’s interesting is that you can make some pretty useful stuff with them! Yes, Popsicle stick gift ideas are a thing! Anyway, today we’re not getting too complicated; instead, we’re going to celebrate the simplicity of these sticks with some super easy Popsicle stick crafts for kids to make, play with, give their friends, and in short, enjoy!!

50 Awesome Popsicle Stick Crafts for Kids

1. Popsicle Stick Snowflake Ornament

Snowflakes have this magical quality to them; no matter how simple they are, they always look lovely! This craft stick snowflake is fairly straightforward, but you can make it your own with the kind of embellishments you use. Attach a piece of pipe cleaner and it’s good to hang!

2. Popsicle Stick Dragonfly

Get the slim variety of Popsicle sticks to make these dainty little dragonflies. Pipe cleaners turn into wings, while googly eyes give the dragonflies some personality! Attach a thin string and hang a bunch of these to create a spring-like atmosphere indoors.

3. Craft Stick Fairies

These craft stick fairies are quite the chameleon – you can turn them into princesses, ballerinas or angels. All you need to do is play around with the wings and change the dress. Add a pointy black hat and you’ll also get a witch for Halloween!

4. Craft Stick Easter Bunny Bookmarks

These little bunnies will mark your page – so don’t worry about losing your place! You really don’t need much more than paper and craft sticks to make this craft, making it perfect for those impulsive ‘I want to craft’ moments!

5. CVC Popsicle Stick Flowers

Our Popsicle stick crafts for kids also work as educational tools, like these CVC theme flowers! If you’re having trouble teaching your little one to read, then these flowers are a great resource for learning about word families and improving spelling in young kids.

6. DIY Mini Camping Site with Craft Sticks

Give your small world dolls or action figures a nice, comfortable camping site with these craft stick tents! Throw in some pebbles, light up a fire and let the songs and horror stories begin!

7. Pretty Diwali Popsicle Stick Lanterns

Popsicle sticks are perfect for making DIY lanterns, particularly festive ones for holidays and celebrations. Here is one we made for Diwali, featuring pictures of Diwali diyas on the outside.

8. Alien Stick Bookmarks for Halloween

Are there aliens out there? If yes, are they the friendly kind or the scary kind? Well, we’re not sure, but one thing we can assure you is that these guys here certainly are fun to have around!

9. Popsicle Stick Easter Crafts – Bunny, Chick, and Sheep

You needn’t go anywhere else if you’re looking for Easter-themed Popsicle stick crafts for kids – we’ve got a full set of a bunny, sheep and baby chick right here!

10. Rainbow and Shamrock Popsicle Stick Craft

Come St. Patrick’s Day, and people go crazy over Shamrocks – and we’re no different! Here’s a cuter shamrock Popsicle stick craft, along with a cute rainbow version!

11. Pot of Gold Popsicle Stick Craft

Speaking of rainbows, you know what lies at the end of a rainbow, right? Yes, a big pot of gold! Of course, getting past the Leprechaun is tricky, but this craft stick gold isn’t going anywhere!

12. St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Popsicle Stick Craft

Leprechauns are a mainstay of St. Patrick celebrations, and we’ve got a cute leprechaun craft that you can make easily with Popsicle sticks! These guys come complete with a red beard, green hat, and golden buckle!

13. Popsicle Stick Unicorn Craft

If you’re reading a fantasy novel and want a bookmark to add some magic to your reading session, we recommend trying out this unicorn version – they’re pretty enough to gift a friend!

14. Popsicle Stick Christmas Carolers Craft

Christmas plays are quite popular around the world, and if you’re planning to have one this year that features a few caroling characters, these guys here are the perfect fit!

15. Adorable Craft Stick Olaf Craft for Kids

When Frozen was released, few people would have imagined that Olaf would become almost as popular as the main characters, Anna and Elsa! If you’re an Olaf fan, you’ll enjoy this cute craft!

16. Popsicle Stick Angel Craft

What we love about Popsicle stick crafts for kids is that they can also double up as ornaments, like this pretty little angel that would look lovely on a Christmas tree!

17. Popsicle Stick Reindeer Craft

Everyone eagerly waits for Santa to bring their presents on Christmas Eve, but do we give any thought to the transport Santa uses? Yes, it’s the reindeer, and they deserve their moment in the spotlight!

18. Popsicle Stick Elf Craft

Imagine how fun it would be to see this cheery face popping out of a book! That’s why we think this elf craft is a good choice for a bookmark for your Christmas reading.

19. Popsicle Stick Gingerbread Man Craft

If you’re looking for easy DIY stocking stuffers, don’t sleep on these Popsicle stick crafts for kids! For instance, we think this gingerbread couple would be a great choice to put into a stocking or add to a secret Santa gift.

20. Popsicle Stick Snowman Craft

Most of us would love to make a snowman but unfortunately, not all of us live in regions that get snow! If you’re in such a place, you can make do with a cute snowman craft, complete with a scarf that flutters in the breeze!

21. DIY Craft Stick Harry Potter Bookmarks

Some books are so good that you never tire of re-reading them, and the Harry Potter series is exactly like that! Next time you pick it up, add on these fun Harry Potter bookmarks too!

22. Popsicle Stick Tricolor Flag Craft

Popsicle sticks are excellent for making flag crafts, since they’re flat and horizontal, and you can paint the sticks any color you like. Here we’ve made the Indian tricolor using craft sticks and glitter paint.

23. Ice Cream Stick Photo Frame

Photo frames are among the easiest Popsicle stick crafts for kids to make since all you need to do is attach four sticks to make a square or rectangle! Paint or stick on embellishments to customize it anyway you like.

24. Submarine Stick Bookmark Craft

Who knew that you could make a submarine craft out of Popsicle sticks? Well, this goes on to show how versatile these things are, and you can let your imagination run wild!

25. DIY Paper Octopus Bookmark Craft

Getting caught in an octopus’ tentacles may not seem appealing, but when it’s a page in your book, you know it’s safe there, because the octopus won’t let go!

26. Back to School Stick Bookmarks

Back-to-school season can be stressful for some kids; that’s why we recommend lightening the mood with some crafts, like these school-themed Popsicle stick crafts for kids.

27. DIY Halloween Character Bookmark Set

You’re not running out of bookmarks anytime soon – not with our full set of Halloween character stick bookmarks! The best part – these double up as puppets for a special show on Halloween.

28. Hello Kitty Pasta Bookmark Craft

Got a Hello Kitty fan at home? They’re sure to love this cute little Hello Kitty pasta craft that also comes with a free printable! You can match Hello Kitty’s dress to her bow, or let it contrast!

29. Cute Woodland Animals Stick Puppets

These woodland animal Popsicle stick crafts for kids are perfect for a lesson about woodland animals and their habitats. When you learn with crafts, you always retain the information better!

30. DIY Papercraft Insect Bookmarks for Spring

Insects are also known as creepy crawlies and we tend to run from them, but these insect-themed bookmarks are anything but gross! They’re easy to make and super cute too!

31. DIY Gingerbread Cookie Stick Puppets

We don’t blame you if these gingerbread cookie craft stick puppets are making you crave some cookies yourself! These would also make a fun DIY Christmas ornament for your tree.

32. DC Superhero Paper Puppets with Printable

Fancy pretending you’re a superhero and want to save the world? These DC Superhero puppets are all you need – you can also choose to be anyone you like!

33. Printable Farm Animal Stick Puppets

If you’ve got a young child learning about farm animals or animal sounds, they’ll enjoy playing with these animal puppets made out of craft sticks. A great accompaniment to Old McDonald’s!

34. Craft Stick Love Letter Box

Did you know that craft sticks can also be used as love letters? Well, check out this project to find out how it works, and you’ll never look at Popsicle sticks the same again!

35. Cupcake Liner Princess Leia Craft

Use a cupcake liner and a craft stick to turn it into Princess Leia, complete with the space buns and glittery sash! Once this is done, you’ll be tempted to create the other Star Wars characters as well!

36. Popsicle Stick Light Saber Bookmarks

Speaking of Star Wars, would you like to flash around a light saber, but don’t want to be too conspicuous? Well, then, these Popsicle stick light saber bookmarks will be perfect for you!

37. Popsicle Stick Baby Chick Craft

Handprint crafts meet Popsicle stick crafts for kids with this project from Make and Takes – perfect for the younger crowd! Get the pieces ready and let the child assemble it alone. Ideal for spring, Easter or simply when learning about baby animals.

38. Popsicle Stick Monsters

Check out these fun monsters from I Heart Arts n Crafts, made with Popsicle sticks as the base. These are perfect for Halloween and the best part is that you can make them look as friendly or creepy as you want them to. Add more eyes, some fangs, arms – anything you like!

39. Summer Stick Bookmarks

Homan at Home puts together some bright colored foam and craft sticks to create these cute bookmarks for some memorable summer reading. I can imagine making these for each season – snowflake or a tree for Christmas, rabbit or baby chick for Easter, pumpkin or witch for Halloween – take your pick!

40. Craft Stick Robot Craft

We love this idea from I Heart Crafty Things of using Popsicle sticks to make a fun robot! Go ahead and embellish with beads, stickers, gems, anything you like. You can also use glitter paint to have a girly robot!

41. Popsicle Stick and Yarn Spider Web

Want some subtle Halloween decor or just feel like pranking someone? Buggy and Buddy has the solution for you! Popsicle sticks give these spider webs shape will yarn finishes it. Don’t forget a tiny plastic or rubber spider to make it realistic!

42. Flying Witch on an Ice Cream Stick Broom

Is this a paper craft? Or a Popsicle stick craft? I think it’s a little bit of both! Krokotak has a hilarious flying witch craft – look at the witches looking sideways at you!

43. Popsicle Stick Unicorn Craft

If you’re in a unicorn phase, then you must try this pretty craft from Hello, Wonderful!! That double-layered horn gives the unicorn some extra glamor, and don’t forget the rainbow yarn – it makes a world of difference!

44. Cute Popsicle Stick Bee Craft

Kids Craft Room has a cute little bee craft is a stunner rather than a stinger! Besides the craft sticks, those plastic milk containers used as wings are a genius idea. I think it should work well with any translucent material too.

45. Giant Paper Popsicle Craft

A list of Popsicle stick crafts for kids without a Popsicle craft?? Not possible! And that’s why we have this giant paper craft from Tiny Rotten Peanuts, which is perfect for summer or for ice cream lovers all year round!

46. Ice Cream Stick Rainbow Craft

Want something to cheer you up instantly? Nothing beats a nice colorful rainbow! The Resourceful Mama shows us how to make a very simple rainbow with just glue, cotton pads/balls and craft sticks. Paint plain sticks if you want to or just stick to colored ones.

47. Popsicle Stick Fish Craft

Ooh, this little fishy looks all puckered up and ready for a selfie! Glued to My Crafts uses plain felt and sticks to make this fish craft, but you can use color themes to match the One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Seuss book.

48. Craft Stick Airplanes

No kid ever leaves childhood without playing with a DIY plane! NL Cafe has instructions to make these cute craft stick airplanes. You can translate the page into English or just look at the pictures – they’re pretty self-explanatory!

49. Popsicle Stick Nutcrackers

While nutcrackers are often red, white and black, this version from My Pinterventures uses a different color combination and we love it!

50. Craft Sticks Mini Easter Basket Craft

If you’re looking for cute Popsicle stick crafts for kids to make during Easter, you must definitely try this adorable mini Easter basket craft from I Heart Crafty Things!

These Popsicle stick crafts for kids are just a small selection from the huge collection out there, and these should give you the inspiration to try more. Most of these crafts require very basic craft supplies like colored paper, with a few requiring others like pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and so on. So you’re never at a loss when you want to craft – if you have Popsicle sticks, you’re all set!

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