Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Internet Access
- Printer
- Printer Paper
- Various Craft Supplies per project
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Step 1
Make Glitter Stars for a child's room decoration, or for Christmas. For instructions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below) and enter: http://www.dixonusa.com/pdf/Activity_Glitter_Stars.pdf
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Step 2
Use them for plant or herb markers in your garden. Simply write the name of the plant, flower, or herb on one end and place in the soil near each one.
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Step 3
Use them to stir paints. These come in handy when paints require stirring. Keep a few stored in the same place you store your paint brushes for convenience.
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Step 4
Make Christmas Star Ornaments for the holidays using ten Popsicle sticks. For instructions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below) and enter: http://crafts.kaboose.com/popsicle-stick-star-ornament.html
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Step 5
Make a Popsicle stick basket. This project is requires patience and time, probably for adults or teenagers. Make these unique baskets and fill with homemade foods/treats, or handmade gifts for the holidays. For instructions copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below) and enter: http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Basket/
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Step 6
Make a Popsicle stick sled ornament for the holidays. Save money on decorations and make these yourself. For instructions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below) and enter: http://www.mycraftbook.com/craftidea.asp?craftID=172
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Step 7
Make a God's Eye Ornament. They are easy and fun to make. For directions, copy and paste the following web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below) and enter: http://www.make-stuff.com/recycling/gods_eye.html
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Step 8
Make Fish-Stick Go Fish game. Keep kids busy during summer or holiday school breaks with this game. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box and enter (or click on the link in resources below): http://www.highlightskids.com/Express/Crafts/Games/C0602_fishStick.asp
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Step 9
Make a Farewell Gift with Popsicle sticks. When a family member is going away to school, folks visiting are leaving, or a friend is moving away, make this craft. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below): http://www.highlightskids.com/Express/Crafts/gifts/C0697_farewell.asp
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Step 10
Make ponytail barrettes. This is a nice boredom buster project for young girls. For directions and a photo, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box and enter (or click on the link provided in resources below): http://www.highlightskids.com/Express/Crafts/Wearable/C0795_barrette.asp
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Step 11
Make bubble wands. What great indoor fun when kids can't go outside. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box and enter (or click on the link in resources below): http://www.highlightskids.com/Express/Crafts/Toys/C0498_bubblewands.asp
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Step 12
Popsicle Business Card HolderMake a business card holder. This easy craft recycles popsicle sticks into a nice gift or present for anyone. For complete directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box and enter (or click on the link provided in resources below): http://crafts.kaboose.com/business-card-holder.html
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Step 13
Make a candy plant craft. Kids can make these for holiday or special event table center pieces, presents, gifts and for holiday decorations. For directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box and enter (or click on the link provided in resources below): http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/makingflowers/l/blcandyplant.htm
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Step 14
Pencil HolderMake a pencil holder using a recycled toilet paper tube. Visit Web site, http://www.makingfriends.com/pencil_holder.htm, for complete directions. Or click on the link provided in resources below.
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Step 15
Make a dragonfly craft. They are easy and cute to make. Visit Web site, http://familycrafts.about.comhttp/cs/dragonflycrafts/l/bldragfly.htm, for complete directions on how to make these. A link is also provided in resources below.
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Step 16
Make a kitchen utensil holder. Kids can make these easy utensil holders as Mother's Day gifts or for fun. Visit the Web site, http://www.makingfriends.com/gadget.htm, for a photo and complete directions on how to make one. A link is also provided in resources below.
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Step 17
Make a peppermint candy frame for a Christmas present. For easy directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below): http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/christmas.html#
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Step 18
Make a Lincoln Log Cabin Craft. This is a fun craft for President's Day. For directions visit the Web site, http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/lincolnlogcabin/. There is a link in resources also.
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Step 19
Make Plant Pals. This is a fun rainy day or boredom buster craft for kids. Spruce up your indoor plant pots with these. For directions visit the Web site, http://www.makingfriends.com/Plant%20Pals.htm. A link is provided in resources below.
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Step 20
Make a Moving Weight Lifter Craft. This is great for scout activities or crafts at home. For directions visit the Web site, http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/moving/weightlifter.html. There is a link provided in resources also.
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Step 21
Make a Moving Rail Road Crossing. Boys will love this craft. For complete directions, copy and paste the following Web side address to your computer's address box and enter: http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/moving/railroad_crossing.html. You can also click on the direct link provided in resources below.
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Step 22
Make a popsicle stick angel ornament for Christmas. For complete directions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box and enter (or click on the link provided in resources below): http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/1141/popsicle_stick_angel_ornament.html
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Step 23
Use them to make Rock Candy. This activity will require parental guidance and caution. For directions visit the Web site, http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-15481_19268_20778-52395--,00.html, or click on the direct link in resources below.
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Step 24
Make a paper lantern (see resources).
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Step 25
Make a mail holder and recycle the top of a cereal box too. For instructions, copy and paste the following Web address to your computer's address box (or click on the link provided in resources below) and enter: http://www.highlightskids.com/Express/Crafts/Decorations/C1001_mailHolder.asp
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Step 26
Donate them to local Scout troops, Elementary Art Teachers, local MOPS groups, Library crafts, Schools and Preschools. Especially during an economic time where these types of groups have very little money or no money to purchase such items.
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Step 27
Make a Popsicle purse. Now this will take you some time. For complete directions, copy and paste the following Web site blog address to your computer's address box and enter: http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-to-make-popsicle-stick-purses.html (or click on the direct link in resources below).
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Step 28
Use them in baking, such as baking hot dogs wrapped in bread stick dough, bake cookies on a stick and more.
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Step 29
Make Bible Bookmarks. They could even be used for small puppets instead. For directions visit the Web site, http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1469 (or click on the link provided in resources below).
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Step 30
Make a unique hot plate craft. You can view this craft project and directions by visiting the Web site: http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/misc/hot_plate.html. Or you can click on the scout craft link in resources below (photo and step-by-step instructions).
