How To Make A Christmas Tree Ornament with just Popsicle Sticks

How To Make A Christmas Tree Ornament with just Popsicle Sticks

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
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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!
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