Popsicle sticks are tiny tools with huge creative potential, and this collection of 10 popsicle stick crafts shows just how much fun can come from a simple stick. Kids can paint, glue, and assemble these sticks into colorful designs, playful animals, and imaginative creations that bring learning and creativity together. Find more crafts for kids here.
Popsicle Stick Crafts
Create your own beautiful butterfly using posicle sticks and other simple supplies.
Popsicle stick puppets are a great craft that can be completed entirely by the kids. Crayons, washi tape, scrapbook paper, anything goes with these simple puppets.
Kids paint and glue popsicle sticks together to form a simple base. A colorful heart design finishes the project with a creative touch.
Here’s a chance for little ones to brush up on scissors skills while making a fun puppet craft. The printable templates provide the caterpillar and the pear from Eric Carle’s book, the Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Pick up this printable template, some popsicle sticks, and googly eyes for this horse craft. Kids can make a horse from the supplies above, and use the printable for all of the accent pieces.
These popsicle stick catapults are quick and easy to put together, and big fun for little ones. Plus, since the ammo is marshmallows, they can snack while they learn about STEM concepts.
Let little ones start their own band with this project. Using basic supplies, they can turn a couple popsicle sticks into their very own harmonica.
Get kids started with the gardening bug using this cactus craft. They can build their very own cactus from popsicle sticks, imitating various classic cactus designs.
And why stop with cacti? This sweet corn popsicle stick craft is just too cute and super simple to make.
Popsicle sticks come together to create an adorable puppy while introducing basic shapes along the way. The design uses sticks and heart shapes to form the entire puppy.
This dragonfly craft offers so much room for creativity. The colors of Washi tape and pipe cleaners available are the only thing that limits what can be done here.

More craft ideas for kids
Find lots of ideas for using your recycling as free craft materials here – Recycled crafts for kids
Another free craft resource is nature. Find lots of easy nature art ideas
Find lots of flower crafts for kids

