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Materials

  • 20 popsicle sticks (regular size, 4.5” long)
  • Acrylic paint (red, white, black, orange, light blue)
  • Small paintbrush set (1 fine, 1 flat)
  • 10-12 Mini sequins or rhinestones
  • Red and white twine (12 inches for hanging loops)
  • Mini pom poms or small buttons (optional)
  • Hot glue gun or craft glue
  • Scissors
  • Permanent black marker for faces and details

Instructions

  • Paint several sticks white for snowmen, red for Santa, and light blue for ski ornaments. You leave a few natural for the star. Let them dry fully.
  • For the Santas, paint the top part of each stick beige for the face, add a red hat tip, and draw small eyes and a pink nose. Use a gold sequin as the belt buckle for detail.
  • For the Santas, paint the top part of each stick beige for the face, add a red hat tip, and draw small eyes and a pink nose. You can use a gold sequin as the belt buckle for detail.
  • To make the star, glue five sticks in a crisscross pattern, forming a perfect five-point shape. Hold each connection for a few seconds until secure.
  • For ski ornaments, cross two light-blue sticks, glue them in an X, and tie red-and-white twine through the top for hanging. Then add a small bow for cuteness.
  • Once dry, arrange them together, you’ll have a cozy little collection of handmade Christmas decorations that radiate rustic charm and holiday spirit.