25 Thanksgiving Popsicle Stick Crafts
Cheap fun and easy for all ages, these Thanksgiving popsicle stick crafts are the best Creative Thanksgiving Ideas to do during Thanksgiving break.
Are you a parent of young children who are home during Thanksgiving break? Or maybe you’re inviting a bunch of family over for the holiday, and you’re looking for activities for the kids. Of course, you could also be looking for crafts to make yourself like these Fall mason jar crafts!
It doesn’t matter the reason, I have the crafts for you! The ideas in this list span the spectrum from simple enough for toddlers to more detailed for older kids and adults.
And if you are looking for other types of crafts, check out these Thanksgiving Turkey Projects And Crafts!
The one thing all these crafts have in common is they all have fall or Thanksgiving themes. There are a bunch of turkeys, apples, pumpkins, and even Pilgrims and corn.
I love popsicle stick crafts because the supplies are really cheap and easy to find. A lot of these crafts can be made with supplies from the dollar store.
They are so easy and so affordable, that you might even find yourself (or your kids) making all 25 of them. So, have fun scrolling through the ideas and click through to the ones that you want to make.
Things To Make With Popsicle Sticks
What kind of crafts can you make with craft sticks? Oh, there are all sorts of things! In this list, I found 25 unique and fun things that fit in perfectly with fall and Thanksgiving themes.
The easiest thing to make is anything with a face. Make acorns and give them eyes, or create a craft stick jack-o-lantern. Turkeys, pilgrims, owls, and any animal can all be made out of craft sticks – and they are on my list.
Food crafts are also some of the easiest Thanksgiving craft stick projects that you can make. Pie slices are triangles, which is a really easy shape to make with craft sticks.
Corn is another food-themed craft you can make out of popsicle sticks.
You can also make useful things or things to give as gifts. Think about fall-themed picture frames. Or fill a decorated tin with things you’re thankful for, each written on a separate craft stick.
You’ll find tutorials for these crafts and so much more here on this list. Create memories together and have something that you can look back on.
Just because they’re simple doesn’t mean they are just for kids. Get some friends together and have a craft night!
Or turn on your favorite RomCom and make some crafts while you’re on the couch. There’s always a good reason to make one of these cute little projects.
Must-Have Popsicle Craft Supplies
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Before you buy a bunch of popsicle sticks, think about all the other supplies you will need before you begin.
You can easily find these things at places like Walmart or Target. But if you’re really busy (and who isn’t) I suggest buying all your supplies from Amazon.
The most common supplies that you’ll need for all of the crafts in this list include:
Click through to each craft to get the full list of supplies and step-by-step tutorials. Some ideas in this list use cotton balls. Others use paper plates.
The best way to know which supplies to buy is to read the tutorial and then add the items to your Amazon shopping cart.
Thanksgiving Food Ideas
Now that you have a bunch of craft ideas, you can focus on the food! Here are just a few of my favorite types of Thanksgiving recipes and ideas.
- Thanksgiving Cookies are super easy to whip up and will add a sweet touch to your festive feast.
- Festive Thanksgiving Jello Shots are a playful way to jazz up your dinner and fit seamlessly into your Thanksgiving party with their vibrant flavors and festive appeal.
- 25+ Delicious Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas For The Family are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
- Best Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes are perfect for getting into the festive mood and are some of my favorite creative Thanksgiving ideas to serve at your gathering.
- Kids Thanksgiving Printable Juice Box Covers are a fun and simple way to dress up their beverages and add a festive touch to your Thanksgiving celebrations.
And I have a bunch more, too! Just use the search bar to look for a specific ingredient or idea and you’re sure to find it.
Are you ready for the list of fun Thanksgiving popsicle stick craft ideas? Here you go!
25 Thanksgiving Popsicle Stick Crafts
Thanksgiving is a great time to get creative with fun popsicle stick crafts. These 25 Thanksgiving Popsicle Stick Crafts are perfect for kids and adults, making it a fun family activity.
One popular craft idea is making turkeys out of popsicle sticks. You can glue the sticks together to form the body and add feathers made of paper or felt.
Make a cute scarecrow using popsicle sticks for a fun Thanksgiving craft! You’ll need some popsicle sticks, paint, and glue. Use fabric scraps for the scarecrow's clothes and twine for extra details. This easy craft is great for kids and will look lovely in your home this fall!
This project is great for kids and adults. You’ll need popsicle sticks, colored paper, googly eyes, and glue. You can use this cute turkey as a decoration or a fun centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table!
Make a fun Apple Popsicle Stick Frame to show off your favorite fall pictures! This easy craft uses popsicle sticks to create a frame that looks like an apple.
This cute frame is perfect for holding a family photo or a drawing and is a great decoration for your home in the fall!
Make a fun and easy Thanksgiving craft with this Craft Stick Thankful Bucket! It’s a great activity for kids and adults, and you can find everything you need at the Dollar Tree.
This fun craft will help you and your family think about what you are thankful for. It's a lovely way to celebrate the holiday together!
Using simple materials like popsicle sticks, colored paper, and glue, children can create adorable turkey decorations. The craft is easy to follow, and a free template is provided to help make the turkey's features like its face.
Start by painting several popsicle sticks in bright red, green, and brown colors to represent an apple. Once the paint dries, arrange the sticks to form the shape of an apple core, using glue to hold them together. Add fun details like paper leaves or a cute face to give your apple a personality!
Using just a few popsicle sticks, you can create adorable pilgrim hats to decorate your home or share with friends. You can also personalize your hats with your family members' names or use them as place cards for your Thanksgiving table!
This easy project is perfect for kids and families to celebrate Thanksgiving together. Using simple materials like popsicle sticks, glue, and colorful decorations, you can create a beautiful frame to showcase your favorite autumn photos or seasonal artwork.
These cheerful decorations help bring the spirit of Thanksgiving to life and can be displayed in homes or classrooms. It’s a great way for children to express their creativity while learning about the history of Thanksgiving.
It looks like a corn cob made from bright yellow popsicle sticks. Green leaves made from paper add a nice touch at the bottom. This craft is great for kids and brings a cheerful look to your Thanksgiving decorations. It's a simple way to celebrate the harvest season!
Features bright yellow popsicle sticks that look like a corn cob, complete with green paper leaves at the bottom. This cheerful craft is a great way for children to be creative while celebrating the harvest season.
The Popsicle Stick S’mores Craft is a fun and simple way to make a cute version of the yummy campfire treat. This craft uses popsicle sticks to create layers that look like a s’more: a brown bottom for the graham cracker, a fluffy white marshmallow in the middle, and a rich chocolate top.
Made from brown-painted popsicle sticks, this wreath showcases a warm, earthy tone that evokes the essence of the autumn season. The craft sticks are arranged in a circular shape, creating a sturdy base.
This craft looks like a small stand filled with colorful pumpkins. You make it using popsicle sticks arranged to look like a wooden stand. You can even add small decorations like scarecrows or a sign that says “Pumpkin Patch.”
It looks like a slice of pumpkin pie made from popsicle sticks. The sticks are painted orange for the pie filling and brown for the crust. You can add white paint or use cotton balls to make whipped cream on top.
This cute project looks like a slice of apple pie made from popsicle sticks. The sticks are arranged in a triangle shape to create the pie slice and painted in warm colors like brown and yellow to look like a crust.
This craft uses popsicle sticks to create cute acorns. Kids can paint the sticks brown or tan to make the acorn caps and use a different color for the bottom. They can also add stickers, glitter, or drawings to make their acorns special.
It looks like candy corn with popsicle sticks painted in bright yellow, orange, and white. The sticks are arranged in a triangle shape, making it easy to recognize. You can add glitter or stickers to make it even more fun!
This craft shows a little wagon filled with bright orange pumpkins, perfect for the fall season. The wagon is made from popsicle sticks and can be painted in warm colors like red or brown. The pumpkins can be made from painted paper or colored card, making them look playful and inviting.
This craft features adorable owls made from painted popsicle sticks, giving them vibrant colors and unique patterns. With big, expressive eyes and cute, feathery wings, these owls are sure to capture attention.
It uses bright orange popsicle sticks arranged to look like a pumpkin. Kids can make it their own by adding drawings, glitter, or stickers. A green paper leaf and a little brown stem finish it off nicely.
This colorful jar can be decorated with paint, stickers, or markers, making it a fun and personalized craft. Once decorated, kids can fill the jar with small notes or drawings that express what they are thankful for, creating a beautiful collection of positive thoughts.
It features colorful popsicle sticks arranged like feathers in bright colors such as red, orange, and yellow. The turkey's body is made from brown popsicle sticks, giving it a solid shape.
To make it even cuter, you can add googly eyes and a red paper wattle. This cheerful turkey craft is a great way to celebrate the holiday and can be used as decoration or a special gift.
These coasters are made from simple popsicle sticks, which you can paint or decorate to make them look nice. They help keep your tables safe from water rings when you set down drinks. Each coaster can be different, showing off your style and creativity.
It uses painted popsicle sticks to make a cute turkey. The body of the turkey is made with brown sticks, while colorful sticks in red, orange, yellow, and green are used for the feathers.
I hope you enjoyed this list of Thanksgiving popsicle stick crafts. If you did, please pin it to Pinterest so you can find it next year (and every year after that).
Susan B
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