The humble popsicle stick has brought joy to generations of people. Close your eyes and you can probably remember something about this simple, affordable wooden gem. Perhaps you recall reading the jokes printed on some of them, sharing a twin popsicle with a best friend on a summer day or even making crafts with popsicle sticks in elementary school.
One way to bring joy into our everyday life is to make simple decorations with items that stimulate fond memories. This is why popsicle stick crafts are perfect for any home. As you scan the crafts below, you'll see that this little wooden stick can be transformed into shelving, banners, boxes and more. Find the craft that inspires you most and start your own project.
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Popsicle stick shelf
Many popsicle stick crafts require you to snip off the item's rounded edges. However, this geometric shelf celebrates those corners, bringing out the stick's full essence. In fact, the edges are strategically layered against each other, which also helps you build up the thickness of the frame. It's an impressive feat, and the end result is a sturdy shelf that is both functional and decorative. Get the tutorial here.
Many popsicle stick crafts require you to snip off the item's rounded edges. However, this geometric shelf celebrates those corners, bringing out the stick's full essence. In fact, the edges are strategically layered against each other, which also helps you build up the thickness of the frame. It's an impressive feat, and the end result is a sturdy shelf that is both functional and decorative. Get the tutorial here.
Popsicle stick frame
There's no better way to honor the memories associated with popsicle sticks than to use them to frame a favorite photograph. Use chalk paint to create a two-tone log cabin frame. The video tutorial reveals the exact tool necessary to properly snip the popsicle sticks to the right dimensions. Get the tutorial here.
There's no better way to honor the memories associated with popsicle sticks than to use them to frame a favorite photograph. Use chalk paint to create a two-tone log cabin frame. The video tutorial reveals the exact tool necessary to properly snip the popsicle sticks to the right dimensions. Get the tutorial here.
Popsicle stick desk organizer
When you paint popsicle sticks with chalk paint, it gives them the look of weathered wood. It's the perfect design effect for replicating the white picket fence of the American dream home. That's the inspiration behind this desk organizer. Weave some greenery through the slats, and even when you're away at work, you'll feel the coziness of home when you see this whimsical creation on your desk. Get the tutorial here.
When you paint popsicle sticks with chalk paint, it gives them the look of weathered wood. It's the perfect design effect for replicating the white picket fence of the American dream home. That's the inspiration behind this desk organizer. Weave some greenery through the slats, and even when you're away at work, you'll feel the coziness of home when you see this whimsical creation on your desk. Get the tutorial here.
Star decor with popsicle sticks
Although it's fun to display the popsicle sticks in crafts just as they are, you can also use them to form the solid foundation for a project. Cover the popsicle sticks with yarn or rope, and only you will know the humble beginnings of this eye-catching craft. Learn how to secure the sticks together to create the star motif, then alternate two colors of bulky yarn for a striped effect. Get the tutorial here.
Although it's fun to display the popsicle sticks in crafts just as they are, you can also use them to form the solid foundation for a project. Cover the popsicle sticks with yarn or rope, and only you will know the humble beginnings of this eye-catching craft. Learn how to secure the sticks together to create the star motif, then alternate two colors of bulky yarn for a striped effect. Get the tutorial here.
Popsicle stick table runner
You might not ever have thought to use the lowbrow popsicle stick as decor for a fancy table setting. However, when it's done correctly, you can create an elegant table runner that will make people smile. It's also a great conversation starter for all of those popsicle-inspired memories everyone at the dinner table is sure to have. Are you wondering how those thin edges of each popsicle stick stay adhered together? You'll be surprised to learn what a simple trick it is. Get the tutorial here.
You might not ever have thought to use the lowbrow popsicle stick as decor for a fancy table setting. However, when it's done correctly, you can create an elegant table runner that will make people smile. It's also a great conversation starter for all of those popsicle-inspired memories everyone at the dinner table is sure to have. Are you wondering how those thin edges of each popsicle stick stay adhered together? You'll be surprised to learn what a simple trick it is. Get the tutorial here.
Popsicle stick banner
Three popsicle sticks can make a simple triangle frame. String a set of these together to create a beautiful garland for decorating any space. Apply fabric to the center of each triangle to match the tone of a party, a season or your home's decor. The trick to framing the fabric is to sandwich it between two triangles, as you can see in the full tutorial here.
Three popsicle sticks can make a simple triangle frame. String a set of these together to create a beautiful garland for decorating any space. Apply fabric to the center of each triangle to match the tone of a party, a season or your home's decor. The trick to framing the fabric is to sandwich it between two triangles, as you can see in the full tutorial here.
Mini-crate with popsicle sticks
Wooden crates have become a popular decor trend. They're simple, neutral and effective at corralling similar items into a single space. In this craft project, you'll learn how to build the shape of a fruit crate using popsicle sticks, rope and glue. Get the tutorial here.
Wooden crates have become a popular decor trend. They're simple, neutral and effective at corralling similar items into a single space. In this craft project, you'll learn how to build the shape of a fruit crate using popsicle sticks, rope and glue. Get the tutorial here.
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