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They're cheap, durable, and whether you're collecting them from literal popsicles or buying wooden craft sticks in bulk at the store, there are a million ways to have fun with 'em on a rainy afternoon.
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1
Build a geometric shelf.
After finishing about 100 sugary-sweet popsicles (or buying them), turn your trash into a honeycomb wall shelf.
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2
Make glitter earrings.
Witha touch of sparkle, you can't even tell these eco-chic earrings are upcycled.
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3
Create a sunburst mirror.
Your choice between wood BBQ skewers or popsicle sticks for this craft. Either way, expect to receive loads of compliments.
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4
Craft a hanging plant holder.
You can already get pretty crafty with simple painted pots, but take your plant display to the next level (literally) with these DIY hanging pot holders.
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5
Mount them as art.
Bring your walls to life with creativeart like this aztec-inspired design. Buy stain, a hot glue gun plus afew more items and you're good to DIY!
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6
Create a window treatment.
Mimic this striking display incool blue colorsfor an icicle window effect or rainbow for your child's play room wall.
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7
Construct a side table.
This side table (made with more than 700 popsicle sticks!)deserves to be in the DIY popsicle stick hall of fame, am I right?!
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8
Bend them into a vase.
Who knew popsicle sticks were so flexible! Just like you in hot yoga, heating them makes them extra bendy.
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9
Craft a garland.
Just because the holidays are overdoesn't mean you can't deck outyour fireplace. Choose an inspiring phrase for the new year or craft a star garland forawards season.
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10
Make a wax paper lantern.
This craft is for the more advanced DIYer, but it really comes in handy if your kid isin need of a new night light. They can pick their favorite colors and lend a helping hand with the construction.
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11
Help feed the birds.
Bring nature to your own windows with this adorable DIY. Best part is, it doesn't need to look perfect!
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12
Use them as coasters.
Add these pretty palette coasters to your homeware collection to hold your coffee, tea or wine. Shop stamps at The Graphics Fairy and touch them up with a fine point marker.
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13
Create a chalkboard door hanger.
Whether it's for you or your kid, you'll never get board of this door hanger. Essentials to build include chalkboard paint, chalk, a hot glue gun and ribbon. Then just tack on jewels, legos or whatever you're feeling to decorate!
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14
Upgrade your light.
Giveyour living room some country glam with this rustic yet sophisticated chandelier. Simply layer and glue the sticks on stick wheels and spray paint!
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15
Label your garden plants and spices.
Plant and spice tags have never been cuter – or easier to make!
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16
Craft a pot holder.
This 70's inspired pot holder is bound to be a dinner conversation starter. It may even take some attentionoff your cooking skills!
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17
Make a lamp.
($60, etsy.com)
Start loading up on popsicles now if you're looking to DIY this light art. (We have an easy way out forbeginners too.)
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18
Create a dream catcher.
Back to summer camp we go with these vibrant yarn dream catchers. Hang them for good homely vibes now andthen use themas ornaments in December!
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19
Use them as cards.
Forgot the playing cards on a road trip? Pick up popsicles and a sharpie at a gas station and you're back in business. Purell hand wipes may come in handy as well if the sticks are indeed used!
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20
Make a jewelry holder.
Becausewe all need more jewelry storage. This DIY craft starts with the same concept as a popsicle stick coaster, but has adifferent function.