19 Easy Christmas Crafts With Popsicle Sticks for Kids
In many areas, the Christmas season tends to fall in the colder part of the year. This means popsicles aren’t that popular of a treat around Christmas. But the sticks are still super useful for crafting. Grab a big bag of craft sticks and make some of these 19 Christmas popsicle stick crafts for kids today.
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Materials Needed for Christmas Popsicle Stick Crafts
Want to get started on one of these craft stick Christmas crafts ASAP? Here’s a list of some of the materials needed. It is not an all-inclusive list, but it does contain most of what’s needed to make your own unique Christmas craft.
Supply list for Xmas crafts:
19 Popsicle Stick Christmas Crafts
Gather your craft supplies and get crafting with these festive Christmas crafts with popsicle sticks!
1. Popsicle Stick Reindeer
Reindeer are the epitome of the holiday season, with their iconic red noses and ability to fly through the sky. Kids love making reindeer crafts during this time of year, and we have the perfect one for you – a popsicle stick reindeer!
2. Popsicle Stick Santa Craft
This simple popsicle stick Santa craft is great for Christmas. It only requires a few craft sticks and some other basic supplies, making it perfect for young children to make with minimal supervision.
By Little Ladoo
3. Nativity Ornament for Kids
This popsicle stick craft is the perfect ornament for kids. Use the link below to print out the nativity scene. Attach it to some popsicle sticks using glue or tape, and you have a beautiful decoration for your Christmas tree!
4. Pom Pom Popsicle Stick Star
Use craft sticks and pom poms to make some amazing Christmas star ornaments. Kids get to paint and glue to put these simple stars together.
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5. Christmas Puppets
Use the printable template to help make all of the pieces for these fun Christmas puppets. Kids will love putting them together and playing with them afterward. If your kiddos like puppets, be sure to try out this mermaid puppet!
6. Craft Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments
These craft stick Christmas trees are a fun little project for kids who want to make things a bit more Christmassy around the house. They’re simple and perfect for supervised preschoolers. Also, try making this fun paper tube Christmas tree!
7. Popsicle Stick Christmas Fireplace Craft
This one is a little bit more advanced than some of the projects listed here, but it’s still totally worth the time. Littler ones will need more assistance, but that’s just an excuse to get more family time in.
8. Popsicle Stick Nutcracker
This fun nutcrafter craft is perfect for kids of all ages. Even little ones can do it. Just prep the various parts ahead of craft time and watch your kiddo get to work.
9. Grinch Popsicle Stick Christmas Craft
This fun, fuzzy popsicle stick craft features the Grinch, that grouchy green Christmas personality. It’s super easy to assemble and requires no specialty materials.
10. Craft Stick Christmas Puzzles
This fantastically fun puzzle idea is perfect for kids of all ages. Take a Christmas picture from a children’s book or old postcard and use it to make a popsicle stick puzzle that your kiddos can try to solve.
11. Popsicle Stick Craft Window
This fun little craft takes several scraps and turns them into a perfect Christmas view through a popsicle stick window. Have a variety of materials available so kids can design custom windows.
By Little Bins for Little Hands
12. Dollar Tree Craft Santa
This dollar store project turns simple wooden craft sticks into a bashful Santa craft on a budget. Everything you need to make the big guy in a red suit can come from Dollar Tree. It requires craft sticks, paint, pom poms, googly eyes, iridescent glitter glue, sponge dabbers, and craft foam.
13. Star Santa Christmas Ornament
This simple star Santa can be cute decor for your Christmas tree and a fun craft for your children. You’ll need popsicle sticks, paper scraps, a red marker or paint, pom poms or cotton balls, twine, and different glues—PVA, stick, and glue.
By Red Ted Art
14. Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree
What is a holiday craft if you aren’t using popsicle sticks? These fun Christmas tree crafts made from popsicle sticks are one of the most popular Christmas crafts that many of us make year after year.
They are adorable and easy, and every age group can enjoy them!
15. Elf Popsicle Stick Craft
Who can say no to a classic popsicle stick Christmas craft? Not us! These jolly elves will add a magical touch to your holiday craft projects. If you love this popsicle stick elf craft, you must also try this popsicle stick reindeer craft!
16. Popsicle Stick Elf Puppet
Get in the seasonal spirit by making this cheeky little elf! Perfect as a simple and fun craft, bookmarker, or Christmas tree ornament, this cutie is fun to make and play with!
17. Santa Hat Ornament
You can simply customize your Christmas tree with these cute Santa hat ornaments! This is an excellent activity for the whole family, especially for the youngest ones. Both toddlers and preschoolers will love making these cute hats!
Also, be sure to do this fun paper cup Santa craft!
18. Popsicle Stick Reindeer Ornament
Make your Christmas tree extra special with these charming reindeer ornaments! Additionally, these cuties also make a wonderful gift to give to loved ones!
19. Craft Stick Ornaments
Popsicle sticks and paint are all it takes to make these adorable Christmas-themed ornaments. Let your children get creative and spend a relaxing afternoon making these cute ornaments after their favorite Christmas characters!
Popsicle Stick Crafts for Christmas- Summary
As you can see, there’s no end to the creative possibilities with popsicle sticks this holiday season! These 19 Christmas popsicle stick crafts offer something for kids of all ages and skill levels, from simple designs to more detailed projects. Not only are they a fun way to bring some holiday cheer, but they’re also an affordable way to decorate your home with handmade memories.
Whether you’re crafting with your little ones or looking for a festive activity to keep them entertained, these ideas will help make this season even more magical. Gather your supplies, turn on some holiday tunes, and get crafting!
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