Ice cream stick crafts are so fun for kids, and these 35+ ideas will provide hours of entertainment! You’ll love how easy these are to make.
I’d like to share something magical with you. I know you’re probably not going to believe me, but I swear it’s true. I’d absolutely show you if I could.
I currently – in my possession – own the magic bag of endless craft sticks.
I’m not sure where I got it. It might have been the dollar store, but it also might have been Amazon. Or maybe it just showed up in kids’ crafting drawer.
Either way, no matter how many popsicle sticks I use . . . the bag always has more. I take out 20 for a project. Then grab one to dig something out of a jar. Then five for another craft.
I’ve been doing it for years.
I swear! You might be thinking I’m crazy, but you might also have a supply like in your home. Maybe it’s the never ending bottle of Windex. Or the box of matches that you’ve been using to light candles for 23 years.
Mine is ice cream sticks! So . . . because I have so many and apparently am going to until the end of time . . . I’m sharing over 30 ice cream stick crafts with you today.
Grab the children, grab the craft supplies, and enjoy being creative with these unique ideas! There’s a little something for kids of all ages, from preschool and toddler to kindergarten to elementary age. Plus adults can pitch it too.
Let me know what you think of these crafts in the comments! I’d also love to hear about your endless supply, if you also have one. Let me know that too. Happy crafting!
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Amy Anderson
Make an Ice Cream Stick Photo Frame
This DIY popsicle stick frame is so simple even a kid could do it. Decorate with fun patterns of washi tape.
You may remember making God's Eyes at summer camp? These cute turtles are a fun version made with smaller ice cream sticks, colorful yarn, and a Sharpie.
Kids love this simple superhero puppet craft. Make Batman, Superman, Ironman, Flash and Captain America puppets. There are free printable templates too!
Make this fun tractor popsicle stick craft if your kids love vehicles, or to go along with farm themed education units. It's a cool art project to work on at home or in the classroom.
I absolutely love googly eyes! They're fun for Halloween, but these monsters are an example of an everyday use. Grab some scrap paper and get creative!
Weaving is an awesome activity that builds fine motor skills, teaches kids how to blend colors and patterns, and helps with concentration. AND it's fun! You can make a loom with popsicle sticks.
Turn popsicle sticks into bright and colorful flowers perfect for either spring or summer! Try different color combinations with the buttons and petals.
Take a simple ice cream stick craft to the next level with this painted star project. Create for a 4th of July party, a summer BBQ, or just for fun on a rainy day.
Who would have thought a simple, everyday craft material like craft sticks could be so much fun and give such endless hours of play?! Kids will love building the mandalas. You can glue them together or break them apart and play again and again.
This is a cool craft because it highlights a traditional art form – fan making in Asia. This fan doesn't open as smoothly as its real counterpart, but it's still a cute idea.
These super-fun craft stick exploding boomerangs can be easily made with just four craft sticks in about 10 seconds or less. They "explode" on contact!
Looking for a fun spring or nature craft, then Alli has you covered with this fun popsicle stick bird feeder. It's a great project for kids of all ages!
These clothespin airplanes are a fun craft project for the kids! They were made for party favors for a kids' birthday, but you could use them for any occasion. Wouldn't they be fun hanging in various colors on a mobile?
This the perfect way to keep your kids occupied while at home on a rainy day. Make a puzzle together as a family, then spend hours taking apart and putting back together each family member's puzzle.
One of the reasons craft sticks are fun for kids is they can be turned into just about anything. Make adorable barnyard farm animals with these cute ideas!
If you enjoyed these ice cream stick craft ideas, I’d love to hear it in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other fun kids craft collections with various supplies and themes:
Thursday 5th of January 2023
Thank you for sharing. I will teach the kids to do it. One thing is what kind of glue do you think is best for these ice cream sticks?
Amy
Monday 9th of January 2023
I used Aleene's and it worked just fine!