Popsicle sticks are inexpensive and have a number of uses when it comes to arts and crafts. The sheer number of things you can make with the sticks is amazing. The projects make something new and different from an ordinary item and most of the projects only require glue and paint.
Place Cards
Turn Popsicle sticks into place cards for your next party or event. These are especially popular during the holidays, when you have a lot of family and friends coming over. Start by laying two Popsicle sticks on a flat surface and angling the sticks. The tops should touch, with the bottoms apart, to make a stand for your place cards. Apply a dollop of glue to the two sticks and lay another stick flat across the top. Add two more dollops of glue to the sticks and lay down another one. At the end, you should have five sticks laying horizontally and two sticks at an angle behind. Attach a half-stick at an angle to the back of your place card with more glue, creating a tripod to provide more stability and help it stand up. Write the name of each guest on the sticks once dry and decorate as you like.
Candy Plants
Make your own candy plants from Popsicle sticks, glue and miniature candy bars. Decorate small terracotta planters with paint and cover with a spray sealant to protect against water and other types of moisture. Insert a small amount of floral foam, cut to the right size. Paint your Popsicle sticks with green paint, to make the stems of your plants. Once the paint dries, add a small amount of glue to the top and push your miniature candy bar onto the glue. Repeat to make several types of plants. After your paint dries, push the ends of the stems into the floral foam, making your plants different sizes.
Stick People
Craft stick people from your Popsicle sticks and other decorations. This is an easy idea that appeals to people of all ages. Use markers to draw a face on one end of your Popsicle stick. Wrap different pieces of fabric around the sticks for clothing. Tie a small piece of ribbon around the stick to hold the clothing in place or apply a small amount of glue on the back of the stick and press the fabric down on the glue.
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