Q-tip Bow & Arrow(Ages 3-11)
This miniature archery set couldn't be simpler. Plus you don't have to worry about shooting anyone's eye out!
Building Sticks(Ages 3-8)
I often find myself in need of a quick activity that keeps the kids busy and entertained. Kids love building and creating, and building sticks are the perfect activity to help them get creative and stay quiet and mess free at the same time.
Planting Felt Flowers(Ages 5-8)
Plant this beautiful felt flower garden with your little ones!
Balloon Tennis(Ages 3-11)
Balloon tennis is a great indoor alternative for when it's too cold to play outside. All you need to get started is a balloon, and a couple of tennis racquets made out of paper plates and popsicle sticks!
Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree(Ages 3-8)
With a few basics like popsicle sticks & sequins, this has been one of our favorite holiday crafts to do - very colorful and very easy!
Paper Football(Ages 5-8)
Are you the type that would rather play football than sit down and watch it? Get creative and have fun playing with this miniature football game!
Whack-A-Groundhog(Ages 5-8)
Use weighted popsicle sticks and rubber bands to create your own version of a classic arcade game, then challenge a friend to play!
Download the printable here.
Mesmerizing Mathematics(Ages 9-16)
In this project, you’ll make your own bell curve by randomly dropping beads onto a special board. Get ready to visualize some statistics! Download the printable here.
Numbered Photo Puzzles(Ages 3-8)
These personalized puzzles were a big hit with my little artists! They had a great time picking out the perfect pictures and trying their little hands at decoupage. They even made for a great math review for my preschoolers working on their counting skills. I think Grandma and Grandpa will be receiving one of these in the mail soon!
Chinese Paper Dragon Puppet(Ages 4-8)
These Chinese paper dragons are quick-to-make and a ton of fun to decorate. Don't be afraid to let your imagination run wild!
Log Cabin Pictures(Ages 3-5)
With President's day around the corner, we decided to do some crafts that reflect on presidents of old, like the log cabin Abraham Lincoln grew up in. It was a simple craft the kids loved.
Button Snowflake Ornaments(Ages 3-6)
Making homemade ornaments is such a big part of our Christmas tradition every year! The kids love looking at the tree and seeing something that they created themselves. I love this ornament because it's something that even my youngest kids can create with little assistance. Over the years, we have made so many ornaments that my kids now each have a small tree in their rooms for all their handmade creations! As always, please be careful when working with very small pieces and children who may still put things in their mouths.
Paper Bugs(Ages 3-4)
These little bugs are super silly and so much fun to make!
Popsicle Stick Pirate Ship(Ages 5-8)
No pirate is complete without his or her boat. We decided to have some fun building popsicle stick boats so my little adventurer could discover the high seas in our neighborhood.
Frozen Banana Pops(Ages 5-16)
These banana pops make a great after-school snack, and are a perfect activity to do with a larger group of kids. What parent doesn't love a way to sneak in an extra fruit serving?
15 Of Our Favorite Popsicle Stick Crafts
In the arts and crafts hall of fame, the humble popsicle stick belongs on a pedestal right beside macaroni wheels, crazy scissors, and colored construction paper. Maybe you love crafting with popsicle sticks, or maybe you bought one giant box for a school project seven months ago and now you're stuck with 950 popsicle sticks, but no idea what to do! Trust us, we've been there and we're here to help. From balloon tennis and holiday decorations, to pirate rafts and homemade whack-a-mole machines, we've assembled an all-star list of our favorite popsicle stick projects that are great for kids of all ages!