How to make red, white, and blue popsicle stick stars. This easy kids craft project is perfect to make for a summer craft, Memorial Day, or the 4th of July.
These popsicle stick stars make the perfect family-friendly craft.
If you’re looking for a super easy and versatile craft to add a festive touch to your home, this one will do it. It takes very few supplies and leaves you with something you can use again and again.
At first glance, you may think 4th of July decor; however, you can actually make these for other times of the year. They would also be totally cute for a nautical-themed room or as birthday party decorations.
The possibilities are endless!
Supplies You’ll Need:
- Popsicle sticks (I buy the wide ones at the dollar store)
- Acrylic craft paints – red, white, and blue
- Wide paint brushes
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Twine
- Scissors
- Optional: small wooden stars
How to make popsicle stick stars
I made this easy craft project with my son, so he joined me for this video tutorial. 🙂
- Gather all your supplies on the table (for quick access).
- Fill three spots in your paint tray with red, white, and blue paint.
- Using a dry brush, start painting the crafts sticks. You’ll need 5 for each color (to make a star).
- Set the painted stick to the side to dry.
- Using a hot glue gun, place a small dot at the top of a popsicle stick and attach another one in an angle.
- Continue placing dots and sticks, making star shapes with each color.
We decided to make a star garland and attach small, unpainted wooden stars to add a bit of flair to the overall craft. A piece of Dollar Store twine will work just fine for making the garland.
More Popsicle Stick + American-Themed Crafts
- If you have tons of extra popsicle stick laying around, consider putting them (and your kid’s energy) to use by making popsicle stick puzzles. They’re super easy and fun to make, not to mention unique.
- I absolutely love the farmhouse theme and adding an American touch to it tops it off. Upscale your room with these American Flag crafts.
Instead of tossing your tin cans, consider hanging on to them. They can be upcycled into things like these red, white, and blue patriotic painted tins!
Red White + Blue Popsicle Stick Stars
How to make red, white, and blue popsicle stick stars. This easy kids craft project is perfect to make for a summer craft, Memorial Day, of the 4th of July.
Materials
- Popsicle sticks (I buy the wide ones at the dollar store)
- Acrylic craft paints – red, white, and blue
- Wide paint brushes
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Twine
- Scissors
- Optional: small wooden stars
Instructions
- Gather all your supplies on the table (for quick access).
- Fill three spots in your paint tray with red, white, and blue paint.
- Using a dry brush, start painting the crafts sticks. You'll need 5 for each color (to make a star).
- Set the painted stick to the side to dry.
- Using a hot glue gun, place a small dot at the top of a popsicle stick and attach another one at an angle.
- Continue placing dots and sticks, making star shapes with each color.
Don’t forget to pin these crafts for later!
