Popsicle Stick Ski Ornament
‘Tis the season to decorate the tree. Even though I’ve been collecting ornaments most of my life and have more than can fit on one tree, I love to craft new ones.
We haven’t started decorating for Christmas, but when we do, an addition to this year’s tree will be a popsicle stick ski ornament inspired by Country Living Magazine. When I saw this ornament in the December 2014 issue, I knew that I would have to make a version for my own tree.
This is an easy craft. I started by painting two popsicle sticks red and two toothpicks white. When the white paint was dry, I painted the end of each toothpick black.
After the paint was dry, the popsicle sticks were glued together to resemble crossed skis.
Glue a metal snap to the end of each toothpick. Cut a small strip of felt and glue it into place to resemble ski pole handles.
Glue a toothpick ski pole to one popsicle stick and then cross the other toothpick over it. Glue in place.
Glue a piece of bakery twin to the back to make a hanger.
This craft is easy enough for an older child and doesn’t take long to make.
Wouldn’t the skier in your life like one of these for their Christmas tree?
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This is so cute, Paula!! I think I need to make one, or 10! 😉
They are adorable Paula!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
What a cute and clever ornament! i love it! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on FB! Have a great week!
Kim
These are ADORABLE and a handful of people come into mind that these would be perfect for – LOVE!
This is precious! At first glance I thought these were actually bigger reproductions (that’s how real they look to me!). What a fun ornament to have on the tree!
Adorable, thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!
Cute idea!! These would look adorable on a rustic ski lodge tree!
Thanks for sharing with us on the Family Joy Blog Link Party!
>> Christene
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Super cute ornament! Would also work as a gift topper for a ski lover. Found you via All Things Creative hop.
I’m actually making these now… but let me ask you: what type of glue did you use for this craft? I can’t get the toothpicks to stay together. I’m now using hot glue, but that leaves a lot of glue on the ski that is visible. Thanks for the help!
Hello, Whitney! I honestly can’t remember exactly what I used but if hot glue isn’t working, try E6000.
Paula