Step-by-step guide to making a Christmas Tree Popsicle Stick Craft
Written 4th October 2024 | Subscribe to our Christmas newsletter
Materials Needed:
- Popsicle sticks (3-4 per tree)
- Green paint or markers
- Glue
- Small pom-poms, buttons, or beads (for ornaments)
- Star sticker or small cut-out star (for the top)
- String or ribbon (optional, for hanging)
- Scissors
Steps:
1. Paint the Popsicle Sticks
- Start by painting 3 or 4 popsicle sticks green. These will form the structure of the Christmas tree.
- Allow the paint to dry completely. Alternatively, you can use green markers or pre-colored popsicle sticks if you want to skip the painting step.
2. Form the Tree Shape
- Lay the popsicle sticks out in the shape of a triangle. Place one stick at the top for the tree’s point, and two at angles to form the sides.
- Optionally, use a fourth stick horizontally at the bottom to create the base of the tree.
- Glue the popsicle sticks together at the points where they meet and let the glue dry.
3. Decorate the Tree
- Once the popsicle stick tree frame is secure, start decorating!
- Glue small pom-poms, beads, buttons, or sequins onto the tree as "ornaments." You can also use stickers, glitter, or anything else festive.
- For the star, you can use a small sticker or cut out a star shape from yellow paper. Glue this to the top of the tree.
4. Add the Tree Trunk
- For the trunk, take a small piece of brown construction paper or use a small section of an unpainted popsicle stick.
- Glue it to the bottom center of the triangle to complete the tree.
5. Optional: Add String for Hanging
- If you want to hang your Christmas tree, glue or tape a piece of string or ribbon to the back of the popsicle stick frame. You can also loop it at the top to make an ornament for a tree or decoration for your wall.
6. Let Everything Dry
- Allow the glue to dry thoroughly before handling the popsicle stick Christmas tree.
7. Display or Gift!
- Once dry, your Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree is ready to display around your home or gift to someone special for the holidays!