If you love sushi, then you are probably familiar with the situation when it’s a pity to throw away used utensils, but there’s nowhere to use them... They just sit there, just in case! Today we have put together a selection of several ideas for their use especially for you! Hurry up and see our creative article - crafts made from Chinese chopsticks!
Jewelry stand
If you have enough time, then pay attention to this uncomplicated and very simple idea!
In this example, we used Chinese sticks and a hot glue gun. You can easily use regular wood glue or instant.
How to quickly transform your interior and put your decorations in order
Don't know where to start? Then take our advice! To begin with, connect three sticks into a triangle, and then connect your soul and imagination! How do you like these crafts made from Chinese chopsticks?
Update the design of a mirror made of Chinese chopsticks
Chinese chopsticks can be used not only for practical purposes, but also for decorative purposes! With help large quantity Chinese sticks, you can make a modern solar mirror with your own hands!
A short guide to decorating a mirror
The most problematic and painstaking work is to find the perfect symmetry. First, place long rays, and later work on small ones. By the way, you can lengthen a Chinese stick using two sticks using glue. After completing the work, paint the finished sun gold.
Original stand for dishes
The main thing is to remember that there must be a gap of 3-5 mm between the sticks.
Knitting needles and hooks
Have you decided to take up a new hobby? Then we advise you to save on purchasing the necessary equipment! Making knitting needles and hooks is much easier than you think! First, sharpen the tip with a sharpener. And to give a softer tip, grind off the base with sandpaper. We use the same principle to make a hook!
Source: German interior and decor magazine "Deavita"
Author of the translation:
Chvanova Maria. Especially for the site
What do children love most in the world? Of course, ice cream! And they love ice cream on a stick doubly because it is more interesting to eat than ice cream from a cup. Prudent parents will create a good platform for creativity if they save all the ice cream sticks that their children enjoy. In the future, they will be able to make crafts from ice cream sticks, turning them into the most unusual and very useful things.
A craft in the form of a photo frame will be no less useful. A DIY photo frame made from popsicle sticks can be made by a child of any age – working on it will not be difficult. All that is required from the child:
paint sticks in different colors;
wait until they dry well;
glue them together in the form of a square, placing sticks of the same color opposite each other;
glue two more sticks so that the top and bottom sticks are “soldered” between them;
“Solder” horizontal sticks between two vertical ones 
"Soldered" sticks Decorate the frame with pictures, stickers or small appliqués.
Another simple option for a useful craft is a bookmark. It's easy to make if you have a few pieces of felt or foam board, as well as tiny toy eyes.
Use your imagination and you will get the most unusual bookmarks in the shape of animals.
But if parents are interested in useful products, then children are more attracted homemade toys. And in this case, sticks can also serve well - from them you can make a whole flotilla of airplanes that any boy will like.
From plastic container, packages of processed cheese and ice cream sticks can be used to make a surprisingly impressive flying saucer.
Or you can make a real puppet theater with funny actors and beautiful scenery.
To make dolls, you need to stock up on:
- double-sided tape;
- colored cardboard;
- knitting yarn;
- glue;
- pieces of chintz or calico;
- satin ribbons, beads and other decorations;
- a simple pencil, white paper and scissors.
First of all, you need to draw clothing patterns on a white sheet of paper. We are preparing two sets at once - men's and women's.
We cut out the patterns and transfer them to fabric. We decorate the patterns with buttons, bows and fabric appliqués.
Glue or sew to back side Velcro clothes.
We are preparing the pupae.
We wind brown knitting yarn onto the brush. We remove the skein from the brush, intercept it in the center with a double thread. Let's tie it up. We cut the yarn at the folds. The result is voluminous hair.
Glue it to a stick, which will be a boy. Let's make the girl's hair lighter. We supplement the figures with toy eyes, handles and pieces of Velcro to which the clothes will be attached.
We choose a costume, attach it - and our doll is ready! It will be very interesting for the children to select and change clothes for such dolls.
You can make simpler dolls by simply gluing them onto an ice cream stick paper clothes, hairstyles and eyes.
You can make a real puppet theater with a stage!
As decoration you can do:
Fence. You can easily use Popsicle sticks to make a picket fence in which you can place animals, thereby creating the image of a farm.
Furniture. The simplest option is a bench and a table, which can be used to decorate your home and yard. Look at the video on how to make a home decoration from popsicle sticks: Box made from popsicle sticks Box in the shape of a triangle
If small items will be stored in the box, stick the sticks vertically onto the transverse base, pressing them tightly against each other. This craft can also be decorated with a funny applique.
Check out how to make a popsicle stick box:
Summer is approaching. And this means that we will all eat ice cream! And we, mothers, are also interested in the issue of early and not only early development children with the most minimal budget). Therefore, I propose to see how you can create crafts from ice cream sticks with your children.
You can come up with anything! I never thought that something could be made from these wooden sticks. Of course, you can spend a long time collecting such sticks or purchasing a package for activities during the summer holidays.
Popsicle stick craft ideas
So...what are popsicle sticks made from? A lot of interesting, creative, beautiful and even practical things!
The frame is decorated with shells from the sea And additional elements. You can make not only a photo frame in this style, but also just a beautiful panel on the wall. It will be sophisticated and cute, adding a cozy touch to the environment.
Pano to the kitchen. Very original.
Who would have thought that such waste material, can be done cool bird feeder
! This is what she looks like. If you use a lot of sticks, then the walls will be dense and the grains will not fall between them. Bird feeders can be built either miniature or of any size. 
You can also do the same to develop the child’s motor skills and memory.
A children's toy train must run on something! With a child of 2-3 years old you can easily assemble these rails for toy railway . I think that it will be very interesting and safe for a child to create such crafts.
For girls a little older, you can already suggest creating a cute box! And decorate it with flowers using the quilling technique. The lid is removable. And you can store anything inside!
Paper flowers can be glued to the lid using glue, preferably liquid, since pva is unlikely to hold it. Or with double-sided tape.
Casket - chest . An original miniature craft for children's first decorations or miniature toys for a child.
Lamp! Yes, yes, a real lamp for the home! How to make it? Watch the master class HERE!
Original decor of a vase made from delicious ice cream sticks.
Vase for fruits or berries . You can make it large enough and use it in the kitchen.
Fences made from ice cream sticks - they can be made so different! For children to play on the farm, you can create interesting fences like these to enclose the courtyard of the house.
Bookmarks can also be quite original!
Popsicle stick houses They can also be different: large, miniature or medium. They can be painted, decorated in decoupage style, glued on with some interesting things, or made for dolls or birds.
Decorative pendant for flowers and flowerpots . It's a small thing, but it's nice! The comfort of the home consists of such miniature, beautiful, cute crafts.
Photo frames! Every child can make them THEMSELVES! Offer decor options and the child will be busy with interesting things. And making them is quite simple.
A selection of interesting craft ideas using wooden ice cream sticks.
Summer. Heat. Ice cream is a great way to refresh yourself, and if you use your imagination, it’s also an extra reason to show your creativity.
Crazy BY brings to your attention 10 interesting (and sometimes even useful:)) things that you can make with your own hands from ice cream sticks.
№1. This is not really a craft, just an idea to decorate the finished item using wooden popsicle sticks, but the finished result looks good.
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№2. You can make a simple flower vase using an aluminum coffee can and popsicle sticks.
№3. On the Internet you can find many master classes on making photo frames from ice cream sticks, but usually, apart from the decor, they are no different. We were able to find one interesting idea from a girl named Syafa Saurus who showed how she makes simple but interesting photo frames from ordinary popsicle sticks. And if you glue a magnet to the back side of such a frame, you will get an interesting refrigerator magnet.
№4. You can give ice cream sticks a second life by making jewelry out of them. After “cooking” in boiling water, the wooden sticks become more flexible, which will allow them to be bent and made into a base for a bracelet, which remains to be decorated.
№5. This idea comes from the book Seaside Tinkered Treasures by Elyse Major. With the help of paint, imagination and some little things, ordinary popsicle sticks can be turned into a cute decorative house.
№6. A catapult made from popsicle sticks, rubber bands and a disposable spoon. This toy will appeal not only to children, but also to adults (if you get bored working in the office).
№7. Did you know that you can even knit a scarf using Popsicle sticks? Making a small loom of wooden sticks and a piece of cardboard or plywood is easier than it might seem at first glance.
№8. Popsicle sticks are not only suitable for “children’s” crafts. Wooden sticks can be used in the interior, for example, to make original shelves for the wall.
Every child is crazy about ice cream, every parent knows this. There are a few interesting tips, which will allow you to combine business with pleasure. Crafts made from ice cream sticks provide an opportunity to spend time usefully and have a lot of fun; the child will learn useful things and will be able to realize his creative plans.
If you teach your child to collect sticks from all the ice cream he eats, then in the end you can explain to him how many sweets he eats. And, of course, to show that you don’t always need to throw away all unnecessary things. It is better to try to make a necessary and original piece of furniture or decoration out of them. There are many ways to help give new life old popsicle sticks.
In addition, crafts made from popsicle sticks are very simple, photos of them can be easily found on the Internet, just make the right request. But even without a photo you can take interesting craft The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions. Let's say we can do beautiful bracelet or a vase. You can even build a real house for dolls. Agree, almost any child will enjoy this activity. Of course, if adults help him with this and tell him what’s what.
Crafts made from ice cream sticks do not require any special knowledge or skills. For example, to make a bracelet, you need the simplest materials:
- favorite popsicle sticks;
- paints (this can be watercolor or gouache);
- tweezers;
- paint brush;
- the most ordinary kitchen bowl;
- glass, volume 200 ml.
The first step is to collect water in a bowl. Then the sticks are placed there. They should stay there for about a day. If the material is very thin, then 12 hours is enough. As for the glass, you need to choose a container whose diameter corresponds to the size of the baby’s hand. After the glass is selected, place the soaked sticks into it. Moreover, this must be done in such a way that the material takes the shape of a semicircle. They should be left in this position until completely dry.
Next we need tweezers. It is with its help that you need to remove the chopsticks from the glass. As a result, finished products are obtained. The next stage of this master class will allow the child to show all his creative talents, because next he will need to decorate the blank. Since it was previously announced that this craft will require paints, we will talk about decorating the bracelet. But, this is not the only way to decorate it. For example, you can make decoupage using napkins or fabric. It all depends on the child’s skills and the patience of the parents. Do not forget that at the end of the manufacturing process ready product should be covered special varnish.
This master class once again proves that making crafts from popsicle sticks is a very interesting and easy activity.
Making a vase from ice cream sticks
In addition to the bracelet, there are many other items that can easily be made from popsicle sticks. For example, a vase.
The manufacturing process itself is slightly different from the above-mentioned bracelet, but in general the procedure begins similar to that described above. First, soak the sticks in a container of water.
Attention! If you need to complete a craft quickly, then you don’t have to wait a day for the material to soak in water, but simply pour boiling water over it.
The next stage is selecting a vase. It is best to choose transparent dishes. Then we begin to carefully lower the sticks into the vase itself, for this we use tweezers. Moreover, this must be done in such a way that they take the shape of the vessel.
Then use glue to attach the sticks to the vase. Then the real thing begins creative stage: you need to paint the resulting craft. Here you can already use various tools for decoupage, paints and other materials for appliqué.
Of course, DIY crafts made from ice cream sticks will be very useful for your baby. They contribute to the development fine motor skills This task also develops perseverance and attentiveness in the child. The main thing is to interest the little one so that he wants to do something with his own hands and show the result of his labors to everyone around him.
House for your favorite doll
Many parents are interested in the answer to the question of how to make crafts from ice cream sticks. There is nothing complicated in this process, you just need to prepare the right set tools and materials, and then follow a clear pattern.
It should be noted that crafts made from ice cream sticks allow you to make any child’s creative dream come true. Let's say a child asks his parents to buy him a toy house for his dolls. Of course, you can go to the store and buy this toy, but it’s better to make it with my own hands, especially since there is nothing complicated in this process.
So, first, let's prepare the following set of materials:
- stationery scissors;
- silicate glue or PVA;
- popsicle sticks;
- any fabric, as well as padding polyester.
Of course, these popsicle stick crafts require a little more effort and attention. For example, before starting work, you should accurately calculate the number of sticks that will be used to implement the planned craft. To do this, you should draw your future house and accurately calculate the amount of material for each wall. Usually 14 sticks are enough for each wall and separately for the floor.
The next step is that the sticks should be laid out on a flat surface, and not all 14 should be laid out, but only 12. They are glued together with glue in the side area. Then we glue the remaining 2 more perpendicularly. It should be borne in mind that they should be located closer to the center, because their task is to support the main structure.
In general, according to the same scenario, 7 more blanks need to be made. Only now 2 of them are fastened with 3, not 2 sticks.
Then we move on to those blanks where 3 sticks were attached. These products are glued together in the shape of a triangle. This is very easy to do: first, 1 stick is glued to one of them, and in such a way that half of it protrudes beyond the workpiece itself.
This way, you can enjoy the almost finished house. Then it's up to manufacturing textile products- pillows, carpet, you can make a staircase or other decor.
Why do many people like wooden crafts?
It should be noted that crafts made from popsicle sticks are a great way to develop good creative skills in your child; videos of such master classes can easily be found on the Internet.
Attention! Souvenirs made from ice cream sticks can be given to friends or acquaintances; you can decorate your own home with such details, and every day they will remind you of a pleasant pastime and acquiring new skills and knowledge.
Many parents know that almost all children love to collect unnecessary things; they collect candy wrappers, stickers, popsicle sticks and other materials. But you don’t need to immediately scold your child; if you stretch your imagination a little, you can make very interesting and original objects from the above materials.
For example, crafts made from wooden ice cream sticks can be used to make various products. These can be vases, bracelets, photo frames, bread bins, pencil holders, flowerpots and much more. Some examples of simple master classes have already been mentioned above. Now you need to figure out how to make an original and stylish photo frame. So, for this you will need:
- 6-7 spatulas;
- any glue;
- paints (it is best to use acrylic);
- any beads, rhinestones or some pictures.
By the way, if we talk about decorating the product, you can use almost any material. The main thing is that it matches the color of the main interior of the room where this frame will be installed, and also pleases the master himself. After the spatulas are decorated, they need to be laid out on a flat surface. But first, we are posting only 2 of them. They should lie parallel to each other across the width of the frame itself. The result is the top of the product. Then we fasten them together using two more spatulas. If you want to attach the structure, then you can glue 2 more sticks on the back, which will be located perpendicular to those that were attached first. Well, don’t forget about the last spatula, it acts as a support.
