20 February 2016
From what do beautiful vase to be cheap, fast and original? We offer you a master class on creating “Vases for kitchen utensils” from a jar from chips. The creation process is easy to perform and takes a minimum of time. This vase will serve as a pleasant addition to the interior, and it can also be given to your mother or friend on Valentine’s Day or March 8th.
To make a vase, we need the following materials:
- a large can of chips;
- stationery knife;
- glue gun;
- glue moment crystal;
- garden bamboo sticks;
- paper tape;
- narrow red satin ribbon;
- silver ribbon;
- two decorative hearts;
- ruler.
Using a ruler, make marks on the jar at a height of 13 cm (along its entire circumference) and cut it into two parts. We will use most of it to create a vase.
We glue paper tape (4-5 layers) to the bottom of the jar, we do this so that the inscriptions and pictures do not show through.
We take a garden stick, coat one of its sides with glue and glue it to the jar. In this case, it is better to use Crystal moment glue. Cover the entire jar.
When the last stick remains to be glued, a problem may arise - it will not fit in size. In this case, you will need to plan it from the side with a stationery knife. The jar is covered.
You can start decorating. Wrap a red satin ribbon around the jar and tie a bow (departing 4.5 cm from the top edge of the jar). As you work, fix the tape with a glue gun.
Glue one piece of red ribbon to the bottom of the vase (1.5 cm from the edge). We tie a silver ribbon into a bow and attach it to the red bow on top.
Place one decorative heart on the glue in the middle.
We tear off the lower part from another heart and glue it on top to a bow.
The vase is ready for use not only as a stand for kitchen utensils, but also as a vase for small decorative bouquets!!!
Even a child can make the resulting vase from available materials. Handicrafts develop imagination and a sense of beauty.
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Using unusual materials in work, sometimes interesting and unique things are obtained. That's what happened with this candy bowl made from regular popsicle sticks. Not expensive and certainly an extraordinary product. And for work we need sticks and a glue gun.
Do you think it’s difficult to get sticks or will you have to save them long and hard? This is not so, just find the nearest small store or pavilion where they sell ice cream and ask the seller for sticks. With each batch of ice cream, the manufacturer provides wooden sticks, which are simply thrown away as unnecessary.
We turn on the glue gun; it is better to work with it with gloves to avoid burns. On a flat surface we lay out three sticks in the shape of a triangle, at the same distance. We lay out three more on them, roughly remembering their location, and glue them. It should be a hexagon. We glue three sticks, increasing the number of rows. At the same time, shifting each subsequent row by a couple of millimeters.
Continue until small tips remain on the sticks. Next, we will increase the vase only upwards. You can make any height, it all depends on your desire and the amount of material.
Every child is crazy about ice cream, every parent knows about it. There are some interesting tips that 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 it is not always necessary 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 give new life to old popsicle sticks.
In addition, crafts made from ice cream 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 make an interesting craft, the main thing is to strictly follow the instructions. Let's say you can make a beautiful bracelet or a vase. And you can even build a real house for dolls. Agree, such an activity will appeal to almost any child. Of course, if adults help him with this and tell him what's what.
Crafts from ice cream sticks do not require special knowledge and 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, ready-made blanks 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 do decoupage using napkins or cloth. It all depends on the skills of the child and the patience of the parents. Do not forget that at the end of the manufacturing process the finished product should be coated with a special varnish.
This master class once again proves that making crafts from popsicle sticks is a very interesting and easy activity.
Making a bowl of 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 step is the selection of 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 form of a vessel.
Then use glue to attach the sticks to the vase. Then the real creative stage begins: 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 of fine motor skills, and 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 necessary set of 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 yourself, 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 perpendicularly glue 2 more that remain. 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 in the form 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.
Thus, you can enjoy an almost finished house. Then it’s up to the production of 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 kind of 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 that the master himself likes it. 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.
A do-it-yourself bread box made of wooden popsicle sticks is something. A long time ago, back in summer camp, you could see such homemade bread bins. It may seem like it will take you a lot of time, but the first time you can make such a bread bowl in 45 minutes, and subsequently in less than 30 minutes. Plus, it's very durable.
Collecting materials
For this simple project you will need
. PVA glue. If you want to be different, use hot glue, but I have found that it leaves a residue after finishing the job and is not very aesthetically pleasing.
Decorative sticks (found in the needlework department) 
Step 2. Lay out the first three sticks
Place three sticks in front of you, forming a hexagon shape with three sides missing. Now add a little bit of glue to each end of each stick. 
Step 3. Add three more sticks
Glue three more sticks to the original ones to create a hexagon with all six sides. 
It is at this stage that you need to decide on the shape of your future bread bin, because... With each new layer, the workpiece will become stronger, and therefore, it will be more difficult for you to change anything in its shape. 
Step 4. Repeat steps 2-4
Repeat the steps further until your bread box has the height you need. If you're in doubt about the height, just stop. You can always add more. 
Step 5. Making the bottom
By now you should have realized that we only made the top part of the bread box.
Now start gluing the next three sticks towards the center. 
Make sure that the sticks do not overlap each other. Obviously, in the first row they will fit close to each other, but there will be a lot of free space between subsequent rows.
Continue in this manner until the sticks begin to overlap each other. 
If something is not clear to you, refer to the photo. 
Step 6. Making the bottom (part 2)
This is what we got. 
Now apply glue to the entire surface of the bottom of the workpiece and close the hole by gluing a large number of other sticks to the sticks. 
Step 7. Turn over and admire
By this point, you should, in principle (I write “in principle”) have a fairly strong structure that you can turn over and admire yourself and your work. 
Do not use the bread box for another day or two until it is completely dry.
You can create incredible crafts from such waste material as ice cream sticks. For children, this creative process will be especially exciting and useful, because its implementation contributes to the development of fine motor skills, attentiveness and perseverance. Using scrap materials, glue and wooden sticks, you can make not only toys, but also useful items for the home.
Plant tags
Popsicle sticks can be used as plant tags. These tags are convenient for marking seedlings in pots, a greenhouse or a box, but they can also be used in open ground. The inscription on the stick can be applied in any convenient way; if necessary, it can be covered with a protective layer.
Bracelet
A bracelet made from ice cream sticks can become an original decoration. To create it, sticks need to be soaked in water for 1-2 days or boiled. Then carefully insert the sticks into the glass or mug until they take the shape of a circle. After complete drying, they must be pulled out with tweezers. Ready-made bracelets can be decorated with paints, sparkles, rhinestones, fabric, or decoupage.
Doors
You can create miniature fairy doors using popsicle sticks. The required elements of a magic door are: an irregular, asymmetrical shape, a metal door handle, mandatory crossbars, the presence of a peephole or window, simulated forged hinges and a keyhole with a key.
House
A doll house is the dream of every girl, which you can easily make with your own hands. By gluing together ice cream sticks, you need to make 6-7 blanks corresponding to the size of the intended house and use cross bars to fasten them together. Assemble a house of the desired shape from the blanks. You can also make a fence, stairs, furniture and more from sticks.
Bookmark
If you simply decorate a popsicle stick, you can easily get a simple bookmark.
In a more complex version, two sticks of different lengths must be glued together at one edge and the attachment point must be covered with a decorative element, for example, a plaster heart.
Toy furniture
Bed
Do-it-yourself toy furniture will delight kids not only with the result, but also with the manufacturing process. With just two dozen popsicle sticks you can easily make a baby doll bed. This craft will not take much time and will easily fit into a doll’s interior.
Easel
Popsicle sticks can be used to make a mini easel for photographs. To make it you need 9 sticks of the same size, one even stick and a toothpick. Each easel leg consists of three glued sticks, they are fastened together with a toothpick; the role of a stand is played by a stick attached across.
Desk
Making it will require a lot of effort, and in addition to sticks and glue, you will need cardboard for flexibility and stability. If you add a bouquet and congratulations to the finished craft, you will get an excellent souvenir for a first grader.
Bench
To make a mini-bench, you should take cardboard blanks as a basis, fasten them together and cover them with wooden sticks. Then the bench can be painted and varnished.
Coach
Making a carriage out of popsicle sticks is not an easy task. Although, in essence, you can build a simple house with a flat roof and attach wheels to it, you will get something similar to this.
To create a more elegant option, you will have to work hard, thinking through the design and small details.
Ship
You can build a wooden boat from ice cream sticks. This craft will definitely not leave any child indifferent. To create it you will also need matches, toothpicks, and kebab skewers. An old handkerchief will do for the sail. If desired, the boat can be checked for buoyancy.
Bird feeders
One of the easiest options for making a bird feeder is using popsicle sticks. For the bottom you need to take 10-12 sticks and fasten them together, gluing two sticks to the edges of the structure. For the walls, you need to lay out the sticks in the shape of a square in several rows. All that remains is to secure the rope and hang it on the tree.
Magnets
If you glue a magnet to a photo frame made from popsicle sticks, you will get an interesting refrigerator magnet. This craft can be presented as a gift to grandparents if you place a photo of the child in it.
New Year decoration
On winter New Year's Eve evenings, you can keep your child busy making Christmas tree decorations. In skillful hands, ice cream sticks can turn into funny people and snowmen, cute angels, a snowflake, a Christmas tree, a star or a Christmas candy. You can fantasize about the New Year theme endlessly.
Educational material
Wooden sticks can be painted and used to teach counting. Also, ice cream sticks glued together will help you learn and remember geometric shapes. Sticks painted in different colors can be laid out according to given patterns, observing the location and color order. Such games contribute to the development of thinking.
Weapon
Crossbow
Using two popsicle sticks, a rubber band, a binder and a paper straw, you can build an original working mini crossbow that can shoot pen refills. You just need to glue the sticks together in the shape of the letter “T”, secure the binder with superglue, it will act as a trigger, thread and tighten the elastic band. A paper tube is needed to fix the “arrow”.
Catapult
A popsicle stick catapult is a fun activity for kids. You can shoot soft paper balls from such a weapon. For the base, it is enough to take 7 sticks, and for the trigger, 2 sticks and a metal bottle cap or plastic spoon are enough. All elements are fastened together with rubber bands, and the lid is attached with double-sided tape.
Gun
A miniature pocket pistol can be easily made using Popsicle sticks. Like a real weapon, it has a movable trigger, and instead of bullets there are rubber bands. This craft will not leave any boy indifferent.
Slingshot
Such powerful and compact weapons can also be made from wooden sticks. In this craft, the main thing is to secure all the parts well with glue and then with electrical tape. You can shoot from such a slingshot with paper clips, but under no circumstances should you aim and shoot at people. It may be dangerous.
Puzzles
For little ones, you can make puzzles from wooden sticks. The easiest way is to draw geometric shapes on several sticks laid out in a row, and then mix them.
Using the same principle, you can make puzzles using stickers or more complex designs.
Home theater characters
A home puppet theater will amuse kids of all ages. Characters on sticks are quite easy to make, so you just need to involve children in the manufacturing process. Heroes of your favorite fairy tales can be drawn on sticks, or created using applique.
Decor items
Vase
Wooden ice cream sticks will help you make an original decorative element from an ordinary glass vase. The sticks need to be soaked in boiling water or left in cold water for a day. Then use tweezers to lower the soaked sticks into the vase so that they take its shape. At the same time, it is better to lay them with a slight shift.
Decorative pendants
This type of pendant is quite simple to make. It is necessary to glue the sticks together into the desired shape, paint them and apply a pattern using the decoupage technique.
Jewelry holder
To ensure that your earrings are always visible and not lost, make a convenient holder for them.
Flower pots
By decorating ordinary plastic pots with wooden ice cream sticks, you can get original flowerpots for indoor flowers. To decorate them, you can use paints, appliqués, beads, ropes or ordinary wire.
Well
A decorative well can become an element of a more complex composition. For its base you need to choose a jar or box of a suitable size, and for finishing - ice cream sticks. In fact, the production of this craft has many variations and depends on the imagination and hard work of the master.
Hot stand
A convenient and useful thing is a hot stand, which can be made using ice cream sticks and wooden beads of two sizes. You need to make 3 holes in all sticks and assemble the stand using thread, alternating beads with sticks.
Shelves
Ice cream sticks are a material from which you can build a full-fledged shelf on the wall. A similar shelf in the shape of a honeycomb, made by yourself, will become an original element of the interior and will look very cute and stylish.
Framework
With the help of wooden sticks, even a child can make a stylish photo frame on his own. First you need to paint the sticks in the desired color. Then fold them into a square shape and glue them together. Sequins, appliques and stickers are the right decor for this product.
Lamp
A good option for using wooden sticks is to make a lamp. It is enough to make four identical rectangular blanks from thin slats and ice cream sticks, which will need to be connected to each other. By placing an ordinary light bulb inside the blank, you get a magnificent lamp.
Dishes
You can use popsicle sticks to make a fruit or candy plate. To do this, you need to lay out the sticks in the shape of a hexagon and glue them together. Having determined the height of the plate, make the required number of such layers.
Casket
Older girls will love a box made of wooden sticks. You can make it yourself and store jewelry and other valuables in it. A box with a removable lid can be decorated with flowers made using the quilling technique or decoupaged.
Airplane
Making an airplane will be a very interesting activity for a child. A few simple steps, glue and wooden sticks will be needed to create such crafts. A child's joy will know no bounds if he makes a whole flotilla of colorful airplanes.
Sled
A sleigh made from ice cream sticks is a cute New Year-themed craft that can be used as a Christmas tree decoration and as a souvenir. All rounded parts of the sled must be made from pre-soaked sticks. Bright colors and sparkles are suitable for decoration.
Handbags
An exclusive wooden handbag made of ice cream sticks will definitely not leave its owner unnoticed. With your imagination, you can build an accessory of any shape and size, and borrow the handles from an old bag. The main thing is not to get caught in the rain with such a handbag.
