Are you looking for easy DIY craft stick ornaments that preschoolers, kindergartners, and big kids can actually make on their own? You’re in the right place!
Craft sticks are one of the most affordable and classroom-friendly supplies, and they can be transformed into the cutest Christmas ornaments with just a little glue, paint, and a bit of imagination.
Whether you’re planning a Christmas classroom craft or creating holiday memories at home, this collection of popsicle stick ornaments offers simple projects kids will love. Let’s dive into festive, budget-friendly ideas that will make your tree sparkle!
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1. Christmas window ornaments
These Christmas ornaments are made with red craft sticks and decorated with mini wreaths and sparkling faux snow. What makes them even more special is the photo of the students glued to the window.
2. Popsicle stick Christmas tree ornaments
These craft stick Christmas tree ornaments are easy to make and leave room for creativity. Start by gluing three craft sticks together to form a triangle, and then decorate them with pom-poms, pipe cleaners, or bells. Add a paper star and string.
3. Popsicle stick Santa ornaments
Use mini wooden craft sticks and the free printable to create these easy Santa ornaments. They are perfect to make with school aged kids as a class party activity.
4. Santa hat ornament
Kids will love making this adorable Santa hat ornament from craft sticks. It’s the perfect Christmas craft for toddlers and preschoolers, and it only requires a handful of materials!
5. Craft stick Santa ornaments
This is as easy as a craft stick Santa ornament can get. With just one popsicle, some paint, cotton and small pom poms, kids can make a fun ornament that the entire family will love.
6. Yarn wrapped Christmas tree ornament
By wrapping yarn around a triangle made from three craft sticks, kids create a beautiful Christmas tree ornament and also work on their fine motor skills. That’s why this is a great Christmas activity for preschoolers and kindergartners.
7. Colorful popsicle stick Christmas tree
Easy enough for a toddler to make, this Christmas tree ornament combines colored craft sticks with craft gems, and the result looks so pretty!
8. Craft stick gingerbread house ornaments
This popsicle stick gingerbread house craft can be easily adapted for all ages. Preschoolers can focus on painting the houses while a teacher adds the decorations, while older kids can do everything from start to finish.
Add wooden beads, glitter Christmas pom poms and plastic peppermint candy to your gingerbread houses.
9. Craft stick snowflake
Combine small and regular-sized craft sticks, paint them white, and glue them together to form a snowflake. Use it as a Christmas tree topper or add a ribbon and hang it in the tree.
10. Popsicle stick log cabin ornament
If you’re looking for a unique craft stick ornament idea, give this log cabin idea a try. It looks amazing!
11. Reindeer ornament
If you want to skip painting the craft sticks brown, as painting can get messy with little kids, use a brown crayon instead. Your reindeer ornament will still look adorable.
12. Glitter popsicle stick Christmas ornaments
I love the glitter look of these Christmas ornaments and you don’t have to use glitter to make them, just a glitter sealant or top coat.
13. Craft stick snowman hat ornament
Inspired by the movie Frosty, the snowman, this snowman hat ornament is easy to make and uses only a few supplies.
14. Craft stick snowflake ornaments
All you need is paint and craft sticks to make these simple snowflake ornaments with your toddler or preschooler.
15. Craft stick and button snowflake ornament
Gluing buttons onto the craft sticks is a great way to help kids practice their fine motor skills. The result will be a festive-looking snowflake ornament.
16. Craft stick star ornament
Glue craft sticks together in the shape of a star and wrap yarn or any color around the sticks. This star ornament idea can be used as a Christmas Sunday School activity.
17. Craft stick truck ornament
This adorable craft stick truck ornament makes a great photo frame, which adds even more fun to the craft.
18. Sled ornament
Personalize this sled ornament with your kid’s photo and don’t forget to write the year on it.
19. Toy soldier ornament
A toy soldier ornament that is colorful, festive and easy. How creative to use the sponge tip of a foam brush to make the hat!
20. Craft stick sled ornaments
These sled ornaments look adorable hung on the tree but they can also be added to Christmas presents or used as name cards on your Christmas table.
I love all these DIY craft stick ornaments and I hope you’ll find a perfect one for your family.