5 Ways to Get Crafty with Popsicle Sticks this Christmas

What’s incredibly versatile, a true classic of children’s crafts, now comes in many different colors, and is probably sitting in a box of at least a hundred in your closet right now? The glorious popsicle stick! Christmas can often be all-too busy, and you might not always have the time to buy or order new crafting supplies, so why not reach for something easy that you already have? We (and the popsicle stick) have got your back. Check out this festive list of popsicle stick Christmas crafts that will have your kids creating adorable button snowflake ornaments, colorful Christmas tree art, holiday-infused slime, and more in no time!

Popsicle Stick Christmas Crafts

  • Visual aid of how to complete Button Snowflake Ornaments

    Here’s a quick and super simple craft for the younger ones. Making this handmade Button Snowflake Ornament is a great way for your child to practice their fine motor skills as they engage with some Christmas cheer. All the materials you’ll need are tacky glue, popsicle sticks, ribbons, and buttons. 

  • Visual aid of how to complete Christmas Slime Recipe

    Do you have a crafty chemist or slime enthusiast at home? If so, it’s slime time! This Christmas Slime Recipe is an awesome STEM project for your kid to learn all about molecule movement while also engaging in sensory play. They can even add some holiday-themed scents like peppermint oil, gingerbread spice, or cinnamon to really get in the Christmas spirit!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree

    An easy homemade craft where your little one can make and uniquely decorate their own Popsicle Stick Christmas tree. They’ll feel so proud of their colorful creation when you hang it up on the window, wall, or fridge!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Clothespin Reindeer

    Make just one or enough to pull Santa’s sleigh! Here’s a charming little wooden reindeer craft that your kid can proudly display on your Christmas mantle, hang as an adorable ornament on your tree, or even play pretend with. The legs and head are clothespins, but the body is made out of a popsicle stick.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Confetti Launcher

    If you’re looking for something to make as Christmas winds down, try making this Confetti Launcher in preparation for New Year’s Eve! They’ll have so much fun creating this celebratory craft while also learning about physics.


Get inspired!