Popsicle Stick Ornament
Make these adorable DIY popsicle stick ornaments for Christmas! This easy and budget-friendly Christmas craft is perfect for kids and adults alike. With just popsicle sticks, ribbon, paint, and glue, you can create handmade holiday decorations that add a festive touch to your tree. A great activity for family bonding or holiday craft parties!
Yield: 1 ornament
Materials
- 4 popsicle sticks mini or regular size, painted or plain
- Ribbon thin ribbon works best, about 2 pieces ½" longer than the popsicle sticks, plus a small bow
- Twine or string 4-6” per ornament
- Acrylic paint your choice of colors
- Glue hot glue or school glue
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Paper towels
Instructions
- Use acrylic paint and a paintbrush to paint the popsicle sticks in your chosen colors. Keep the coat of paint thin to speed up drying. Let them dry for about 10 minutes.
- Arrange the popsicle sticks into a square shape. Apply glue to the corners to join the sticks. Allow the glue to dry for about 10-15 minutes if using school glue (hot glue dries faster).
- Glue two strips of ribbon horizontally and vertically across the square to create the look of a wrapped present. Trim the excess ribbon for a clean finish. Add a small bow to the center using hot glue for the best hold.
- Cut a piece of twine or string about 4-6” long. Tie the ends together in a knot to form a loop. Glue the knotted end to the back of the ornament, centered at the top.
- Allow all the glue to dry completely before handling. Your ornament is now ready to hang on the tree or gift to someone special!
Notes
- Prep materials like cutting ribbon and painting popsicle sticks in advance if crafting with a group.
- Use hot glue for a faster, stronger bond, but supervise kids when using a hot glue gun.