If you’re looking for easy and budget-friendly Christmas crafts for kids, popsicle sticks are a fantastic option! From ornaments to holiday decorations, there are countless ways to transform simple sticks into festive creations.
I love that most of these fabulous kids’ crafts can be done with things that you will already have in your craft box and with inexpensive materials.
Here’s a list of over 50 popsicle stick Christmas crafts that will keep kids entertained and bring a homemade touch to your holiday decor.
Over Popsicle Stick Christmas Crafts for Kids
If you’re looking for easy and budget-friendly Christmas crafts for kids, popsicle sticks are a fantastic option! From ornaments to holiday decorations, there are countless ways to transform simple sticks into festive creations. Here’s a list of 50 popsicle stick Christmas crafts that will keep kids entertained and bring a homemade touch to your holiday decor.
Ornaments & Tree Decorations
I love popsicle stick Christmas ornaments. You could cover a whole tree in Christmas ornaments made from popsicle sticks. There are so many amazing ones out there. So these are all hanging decorations perfect for the tree and there is so much you can do other than the classic popsicle stick star ornaments.
1. Popsicle Stick Christmas Trees – Customize with paint, glitter, and pom-poms. – See them here.
2. Mini Gingerbread Houses – Craft tiny gingerbread home tree ornaments.
3. Santa Ornaments – These icecream stick Santa’s are super cute.
4. Snowman Hats – Black-painted sticks with a red stick and some buttons create Frosty’s hat so effectively.
5. Reindeer Ornaments – Add googly eyes, and a red pompom nose and you have a super simple Rudolph. I have also seen these with pipe cleaner antlers.
6. Nativity Scene Ornaments – I have seen a fair few and I adore them, we have a baby Jesus in a Manger, which is super simple for toddlers and preschoolers. A stable and colouring page one, which is perfect for Sunday school or groups. This super chic white stable and star shines and is so effective.
7. Hot Cocoa Mugs – Paint sticks to resemble cocoa mugs with pom pom “marshmallows.”
8. Christmas Snowflakes Decorations – These popsicle stick snowflakes sparkle and shine.
9. Popsicle Stick Elves Decorations – These cute elf decorations come with a template for their accessories.
10. Popsicle Stick Snowman – Classic snowmen with hats and scarves.
11. Craft Stick Snowman with Ear Muffs – This Snowman is just adorable and a great way to use up those pom poms in craft kits
12. Simple Gingerbread Man – This single stick gingerbread man is super simple and low mess, perfect for younger kids.
13. Personalised Window Tree Decoration – This is totally genius, inexpensive to make, but perfect for family.
14. Lolly Stick Grinch – I need to make this ornament for the grinch in my life. What a fun Christmas decoration.
15. Popsical Stick Nutcracker Head – This looks so professional, you would never guess this nutcracker is made from craft sticks.
16. Hallmark Truck Ornament – This super cute red truck is begging to be personalised with a photo of a child driving it!
17. Decoupage Ornaments – These would be fun to make with a group of older children.
18. Popsicle Stick Sled Ornaments – I am amazed at just how much like a full-sized sled these popsicle stick ornaments look like.
19. Popsical Stick Train – Now this popsicle stick craft is for older kids or adults, but is amazing.
20. Lollypop Ornament – Another fun personalised decoration. Super simple to make of you are short of time.
21. Fireplace Ornaments – These fireplaces are read for Santa with their stockings hanging.
22. Door Ornament – These doors could be personalised with your doors paint colour and number.
23. Popsical Stick Ski Decoration – These Skis are super cute and look fab hung on the tree.
24. Mini Pallette Ornaments – Super cute and I love how bright and attractive these phrase mini pallet decorations are.
25. Christmas Mailbox – These are adorable and you could personalise each mailbox for the person you are giving it to.
26. Simple Santa hat – Perfect for little hands this simple Santa hat is fab.
27. Toy Soldier – I love this bright and colourful toy soldier, perfect for hanging on the tree.
Garland & Wreath Crafts
Create festive popsicle stick garlands and wreaths that bring a handmade touch to your holiday decor—perfect for both kids and adults to craft and enjoy together!
28. Popsicle Stick Garland – String together mini trees or snowflakes.
29. Pom-Pom Star Garland – Decorate stars with pom-poms for a pop of color.
30. Popsicle Stick Snowflake Door Wreath – This door wreath with a mix of popsicle sticks and greenery looks so professional.
31. Kid-made process Art Wreath – Gorgeous and glittery this kid-made masterpiece of a door wreath is adorable.
32. Mini Wreath Decorations – Green popsicle sticks and lots of decorations equals gorgeous mini wreaths.
Wall & Tabletop Decor
Add a touch of handmade charm to your home with these festive wall and tabletop decor crafts—fun, easy-to-make pieces that bring holiday magic to every corner!
33. Mini Fireplace – No fireplace, no problem. We all know that Santa can shrink to get down any chimney, so get the kids to make their own.
34. Popsicle Stick Window – Create a frosty window scene with painted sticks.
35. Holiday Carolers – Make caroler characters to display as tabletop decor.
36. Santa Stuck in the Chimney – This is such a fun humous posical craft for Christmas.
37. North Pole Sign – I think this sign would look super cute on top of a Christmas cake.
38. Christmas Trees – I want to make a whole forest filled with craft stick Christmas trees now.
Advent Calendar Ideas
Count down to Christmas with these creative and customizable advent calendar ideas—perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday season! Make sure to check out all our advent activities, which are ideal for filling each calendar.
40. Craft Stick Christmas Tree with boxes – Simple and inexpensive, this advent calendar allows you to add your gifts.
41. Fake Greenery Countdown – This calendar is a fabulous upcycle for any fake greenery you have. I adore this one.
42. Jar Advent – Super simple and super adaptable. This proves that you don’t need to be an expert to make something amazing.
Character & Animal Crafts
Bring holiday characters and animals to life with these delightful popsicle stick crafts—perfect for adding whimsy and charm to your seasonal decor or gift giving!
43. Nutcracker Ornaments – Paint the Nutcrackers to match your seasonal decorations.
44. Popsicle Stick Penguins – Create penguins with black, white, and orange paint.
45. Angel Ornaments – These photo angels have white-painted sticks with doily wings.
46. Popsicle Stick Nutcracker Puppet – Painted in bright Nutcracker colors these are so fun to play with.
For Older Kids and Adults
For older kids and adults, these popsicle stick crafts offer a more intricate and rewarding holiday project—perfect for creating meaningful decorations and keepsakes that add elegance and charm to your seasonal decor.
47. Nativity Stable – You can either opt for a 2D version like this or a fabulous 3D one for play and interaction.
48. Christmas Village– If you are being adventurous why not make a whole Christmas village?
49. Scandi Star – This stunning Scandi star or snowflake is carved craft sticks and just amazing.
50. Popsicle Stick Angel – These angels are a little more involved but oh so adorable. I love the idea of using Christmas sheet music for the wings.
51. Christmas Houses – Break out all the Christmas ribbon and haberdashery and make a whole hanging Christmas village.
Each of these popsicle stick crafts offers an engaging, hands-on way for kids of all ages to celebrate the holiday season. Popsicle sticks more lolly sticks are affordable, easy to find, and versatile, making them a great material for Christmas crafting fun. Try these ideas to add a festive, handmade touch to your holiday decor this Christmas season.