16 Easy Popsicle Stick Christmas Crafts for All Ages

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arrange popsicle sticks in various unique shapes — every snowflake is different after all! — and secure with hot glue. Cluster your snowflakes as a wallhanging, hang a large one on the door as a wreath ... there are endless possibilities for your custom creations.

Popsicle sticks frame patterned scrapbook paper in this craft that evokes the look of a cozy Christmas scene inside a warm home. A green construction paper Christmas tree finishes the look.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This wreath couldn’t be easier to whip up with popsicle sticks. Customize in any colors you like: nontraditional rainbow hues impart warmth and joy. Or go with traditional holiday shades like red, green and white.

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.