7 Crafts with Popsicle Sticks

This Earth Day, spend time remembering the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! While we work on reducing our sugar intake, we still find ourselves with an excess of popsicle sticks after stopping by Trucky's. Here are 7 fun crafts using popsicle or craft sticks, and the DIY instructions to make them all by yourself!

1. Garden Markers

   

   What better way to celebrate Earth Day than a garden, and what better to mark your plants this spring than a decorated popsicle stick! For a slightly more intricate version than the one shown, follow this tutorial!

2. Picture Frames

   

   A classic craft for a reason! The possibilities when decorating your popsicle stick picture frame are endless! Here's how to make your own!

3. Mini Easel

   

   A great way to display doodles, notes, or pictures for the artist in everyone! Here's the link to the exact one depicted, that we think is just too cute!

4. Key Holder

   

   I can't believe it took until 2026 to realize I can do this with my popsicle sticks! No more losing my keys or my keychains! For a cute house shaped one, follow this tutorial. I know I will be!

5. Bookmarks

   

   Not sure who else has been reigniting their love of reading, but I got a library card this year and have been swiping that thing like nobody's business! And I think you can never have enough books or bookmarks! A more advanced option can be found here.

6. Birdhouse

   

   As spring is here and the birds sing a little louder, here's a fun way to give them a little shade from the Texas sun. A great step-by-step to make your own can be found at this link!

7. Coasters

   

   For all your hosting needs, recycle your old popsicle sticks (or grab some craft sticks at your local crafting store) into new coasters! Add some paint to personalize, and voila! Host of the year!