Ready to unleash your creativity and turn simple popsicle sticks into extraordinary masterpieces? Get inspired with these popsicle stick crafts for adults!
Who said popsicle sticks are just for kids? Certainly not me! Get ready to elevate your crafting game with my list of over 30 adult-friendly popsicle stick crafts that will definitely impress.
How to Change the Look of Popsicle Sticks
Right out of the package (or popsicle), craft sticks can seem like a craft supply for your kids. This means that you are probably going to want to change the color, pattern or shape of them before you start your craft.
Here are some techniques for transforming plain popsicle sticks into personalized and eye-catching supplies for your projects:
- Bend: Add the sticks to boiling water until they become bendable. Secure the stick around or inside a glass to get a curved shape.
- Paint: Use acrylic paint to give them a vibrant and customized look.
- Stain: Apply wood stain for a more natural and rustic appearance.
- Dye: Soak the sticks in a mixture of water and fabric dye, food coloring, or even tea!
- Washi tape: Wrap the craft sticks with colorful, patterned washi tape for a transformation that is also removable.
- Decoupage: Use Mod Podge to attach scrapbook paper or fabric to your sticks.
- Burn: A wood burning tool can be used to etch designs or patterns onto the surface of popsicle sticks.
- Markers: Use markers to draw or color on the sticks.
- Glitter: Apply a layer of Mod Podge and sprinkle glitter over them for a sparkling effect.
Remember to let any paint, glue, or other materials dry thoroughly before using the popsicle sticks in your crafts.
Are you ready? Let’s dive into this list of adult crafts using popsicle sticks and get inspired!
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Ice Cream Stick Wall Hanging
Learn how to make a stylish and versatile ice cream stick craft wall hanging for your home. This idea is so budget friendly!
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craftyourhappyplace.com
Stained Coasters
There are numerous ways to make coasters using popsicle sticks. You can make mini pallet coasters or wood burned coasters, but these stained ones are my favorite!
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diycandy.com
Stylish Bracelets
You’ve never seen popsicle stick bracelets like these! Learn how to make them super stylish with beads, paint, chains, and more.
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www.handmadecharlotte.com
Pendant Light
Jumbo craft sticks painted in your favorite colors make a super cute light shade for pendant lamps. These would be fun lights over bedroom nightstands!
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fallfordiy.com
Wall Hooks
Create fun hooks with painted tops and line them up on a wall. With popsicle hooks, they can only hold lightweight items. This would be a nice way to organize and display your jewelry!
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Photo Frame
Learn how to make a photo frame with ice cream sticks! This is such an easy craft for kids or adults. Add magnets on the back to hang them on the fridge.
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themerrythought.com
Advent Calendar
This simple advent calendar uses faux greenery, craft sticks, string and Washi tape. Each day you turn over the stick and see what activity you will do that day. Great family advent calendar idea!
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Okta Crafts (screenshot from video)
Wall Clock
I am amazed that this clock was made with popsicle sticks, wooden skewers and a clock mechanism kit. Such an inexpensive clock!
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acraftedpassion.com
Hexagon Shelves
Create a simple honeycomb shelf using popsicle sticks and paint! A great budget-friendly home decor DIY.
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thecrazycraftlady.com
Mini Wreath
Aimee created this mini wreath using stained craft sticks and some embellishments. There are so many different ways you could dress this up—you could even add a circular mirror in the middle!
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Wall Hanging Lamp
Create a wall hanging sconce using ice cream sticks with this video tutorial. It would also look nice with the sticks painted or stained!
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Sunburst Mirror
Instead of purchasing an expensive sunburst mirror, make one of your own! This one uses various size craft sticks painted in gold.
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harmonicmama.com
Beaded Trivet
This wood trivet is made using popsicle sticks and wooden beads. It is held together with elastic cord so you can fold it up and then open it when needed!
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CraftISH Corner (screenshot from video)
Wall Hanging
You can create this DIY wall hanging using cardboard and popsicle sticks! Nobody will ever guess that you made it yourself.
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www.parscaeli.com
Gilded Garland
With this easy to follow tutorial, you can make any words you like for an impressive garland!
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acraftymix.com
Fairy Potting Bench
Why not add a delightful potting bench to your fairy garden? It was made using stained popsicle sticks and old nails!
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Shadow Box Art
Popsicle sticks were used to make the cute swinging bench in this shadow box art craft. The frame is an upcycled piece and I love the floral arch! I can picture myself swinging and reading a book here.
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commonsparrows.com
Soap Dish
Keep your soap off of your counter with this popsicle stick soap dish! I really like the simple and functional design.
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www.themakersmap.com
Rustic Tic-Tac-Toe Decor
When you see the items used to make this decorative piece, you will be amazed. Everything was purchased from Dollar Tree and comes together beautifully!
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SRG CRAFTS (screenshot from video)
Vertical Wall Planter
Love, love, love this vertical wall planter! Until you get really close, you can't even tell it is mainly made using popsicle sticks.
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Plant Picks
Making adorable miniature signs as plant picks is just one fun popsicle stick winter craft idea you can try this year! What colors will you use for your signs?
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www.thehousehouse.com
Christmas Trees
Jodi was inspired to make these popsicle stick Christmas trees while watching a movie. You never know where inspiration will come from! I love that she put starfish on the top and that she used various size craft sticks.
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www.instructables.com
Toaster Tongs
How sweet are these toaster tongs? Grab your wood burner and craft sticks and you can have your own!
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www.athomeinlove.com
Splatter Paint Runner
This table runner pops with color which was added using a splatter paint technique. You could have a lot of fun with this DIY!
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www.abrideonabudget.com
Mini Adirondack Chairs
Lisa made two of these mini Adirondack chairs for the top of her wedding cake. The process wasn't easy, but they were perfect on the cake. You need to see them!
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oleanderandpalm.com
Angular Hearts
Here is a modern Valentine's Day decoration you can easily make (even the kids could do it). Just layout the heart shape and glue it together. Hanging from the ceiling they look like the are floating!
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www.firefliesandmudpies.com
Sled Ornament
With popsicle sticks, glue and thread you can make a fun sled ornament for your Christmas tree. This craft is so easy, your kids can make one too!
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jlaake
Flip-Flops
Now this is some outside the box thinking here! Cork sandwiched between two layers of craft sticks is a pretty good base for flip flops. Who knew?
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build-basic.com
Menu Frames
Label your buffet table food with these impressive framed menu cards. Your guests don't need to know they were made with leftover popsicle sticks!
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www.hwtm.com
“Cake” Centerpiece
This popsicle stick cake centerpiece is perfect for any party or shower!. It is really easy to make and versatile since you use Washi tape for the decorating.
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Sefra Correa (screenshot from video)
Earring Holder
Use cardboard, a bit of fabric, some lace trim and popsicle sticks to make your own earring holder! I like the addition of the lace trim to allow it to hold earrings with backs on them.
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Christa Anderson
Tuesday 9th of July 2024
I love this! What a creative out of the box idea!
William Duncan
Saturday 1st of June 2024
I would lick more like wishing well differing thing.