Question

Popsicle Stick Sleds

Answer

Add some excitement to your seasonal decorating or gift wrapping with these DIY popsicle stick sleds! Use as an ornament or tie with a ribbon around a gift for a personalized touch.

Things you’ll need:

• Small popsicle craft sticks (5) or mini craft sticks (7)
• Large craft sticks (2)
• Glue
• Paint
• Paintbrush
• Yarn or twine
• Embellishments  (optional)

Directions:

Step 1: Glue four of the small craft sticks or six mini craft sticks together staggering the outsides slightly lower that the two in the middle. Allow to dry completely.

Step 2: Paint the small craft sticks any color you choose and allow to dry. This will be your sled base.

Step 3: While the small craft sticks dry, paint the large craft sticks a darker color (or you can use wood stain as well). These will be your sled runners.

Step 4: After all craft sticks are dry, glue on the sled runners to the bottom of the sled base. Allow room at the top of the sled to glue an additional small popsicle stick.

Step 5: Once dry, trim the final small craft stick to the desired length for the cross bar and glue horizontally across the front of the sled.

Step 6: (Optional) Add embellishments of your choice.

Step 7: Cut a piece of yarn or twine to your desired length and attach to the underside of the cross bar using wood glue. Let dry.

Step 8: Hang up as a holiday ornament, incorporate into your gift wrapping routine, or give as a mini gift!