A bit of the view from our campsite Summer in Norway might surprise you by being amazing warm and sunny! There is nothing like having an ice-cream in a hot sunny day to cool yourself off. Now that you enjoy your ice cream, what's next with those empty sticks? But have no fear, you can recycle those sticks and turn them into great crafting materials in just a few simple steps! Node (19) = 9 Wonderful Ice Cream Stick Crafts from Kaixuan Wood for Norway Kids in Hot Summer.
9 Popsical Stick Ice Cream Crafts for Kids
Windmill-See the colorful windmills spinning to glory when you visit Norway. Create A Windmill At Home With Ice Cream Sticks or any Woodwork, Colourful Paper And Glue It’s a fun project! You can even paint your windmill in the colors of Norway to really make it something unique!
If you have a special photo to share, why not frame it in this charming Summer time picture. She simply could not pass up the opportunity to make a themed photo frame with all of her best pictures on display! Remember to use things like ice cream sticks, re imagining puppet legs and arms decorations with liquid colors etc. So that you can personalize a little more your photo frame.
Bird Feeder- Norway has many beautiful birds, and make a homemade bird feeder to bring them to your garden! It’s easy! Just hang some string on ice cream sticks with birdseed and create a cozy chicken where the birds can come to feed.
Popsicle Stick Jenga — I mean, who doesn't have fun playing jenga? Here is how you can create your own version of this fun game using ice cream sticks. Easy one, just pile them into a stack and then take turns pulling ones out without letting the tower fall. That is a really fun way to spend time on hot summer days!
Mini Sailboat, Norway has beautiful waters and wonderful fjords. Make a mini sailboat of your own using ice cream sticks with paper to represent the sails, and fix it up on top with a toothpick. Then sail away in your teeny, tiny little saily-friend to the local stream or pond!
Picture Puzzle – Puzzles lover, enjoy making puzzles by having sticks in picture form. Markers or paint over sticks in different pictures and lay them out on the ground. Mix them and compete with your friends to see who can put the picture back together. It’s both fun and creative!
Wind Chime-Create a gorgeous wind chime to hang in your backyard. Ice cream sticks, colored beads and a piece of string can be used to create an ornament that is not only beautiful but also great for making sounds with the wind. It is a great little detail that you can add to the front of your porch or window.
DIY Mini Painting Easel - If painting is your thing, then make a mini easel for yourself with ice cream sticks, glue and rubber bands. This small easel will be a good place to show off your paintings or drawings, and help you feel like one of the artist!
Norway is famous for those wonderful fairy tales and the folklore, so this charming Fairy House craft will fit in perfectly. It is fun and easy to make your own enchanting fairy house by gluing the ice cream sticks together along with decorations you like using paint. Who knows? Hopefully the fairy will come along and pay you a visit!
More Fun Craft Ideas for Kids
Homemade Ice Cream - A disappointment for all ice cream fans! Combine some milk, sugar and vanilla extract in a Ziploc bag then freeze it for 2-3 hours. Conclusion: Shake occasionally and you have yourself a wonderful, cool dessert.
Flower Press - Known for their beautiful wildflowers (Norway) Hereis a way to save some of the beautyApply ice cream sticks, skewers and cardboard. Create your very own flower press. After pressing the flowers you can do so many different crafts and decorations with them later.
Nature Scavenger Hunt — Embark on a fun nature scavenger hunt to uncover the natural beauty of Norway! Create a Scavenger Hunt List like types of rocks, colorful flowers, interesting animals) to find you may see along your walk or hike. You can even make it a competition within your family and friends!
3 Rock PaintingRockimniskol-Rock formations in Norway are just too fascinating You can set up similarly small rock versions using paint. Get creative with it and think of fun designs to do, you could end up making an entire rock landscape!
Summer Picture Friendship Bracelets let others know who your friends are and friendship pictures help kid making new summer selfie with their Bestie. Have fun while making friendship bracelets with colourful embroidery floss and ice cream sticks as the loom. To remember your summer full of punk rock fun, these bracelets are something special to hold onto.
Origami - Origami Print out some simple instructions for origami and you have a wonderful way to pass the time. Base: You can always make your own origami arrangement over some ice cream stick. The Combat possibilities are infinite and you can create any type of crazy shapes or figures!
Sunprints: Create sunprinted images of your favorite things with construction paper and objects such as leaves, flowers; Put the items on the paper and leave in direct sunlight for a few minutes, remove your 1 of 1 print.
Creating DIY Watercolor Paints - You can make your own watercolor paints at home with some ingredients such as; Baking soda, cornstarch and food coloring. So grab your paints and paint!!
Cool Off with Water Balloon Piñatas Cool down and have fun at the same time by bursting water balloon Piñatas. Water-filled balloons hanging If you are angry with them, then one by one burst their heads using sticks. A great and cool way to keep yourself entertained from the summer heat.
DIY Ice Cream Stick Crafts for cold winter days
Kongs in the Castle and Popsicle Stick Sleds: Norway is perfect every winter. You can even paint it or color with markers.
Winter Scene Diorama -- Have kids use ice cream sticks and construction paper to lay down the grounds of their very own snow globe. Nothing says snow quite like building a cute little frosty friend, but there is so much possibility with winter scenery: from the quaintest icehouse to a scene that makes you feel festive and ready for yuletide time!
Skiier Christmas Ornaments — Norway has an amazing ski history, with some of the best skiers in all-time. Ice Cream Stick and Pipe Cleaner Skier Ornaments They make great ornaments for a holiday tree, or can be strung up in festive bunting to decorate the room all winter long!
Ice Rink Ice Cream sticks and plastic wrap. Make a mini ice rink with your children cuts from an old project or bought online to create fun winter memories.
Ice Castle - Use ice cream sticks and hot glue to make your very own magical Ice castle. You can paint it blue and white for a nice icy aesthetic so you could display in the winter season.
Ice cream stick snowflakes -Unique in design, no two ice-cream sticks are the same as they will always have a few subtleties between them. Enter snowflake making on a stick with some paint and glitter! Hang them around your house to decor for Winter!!!
Skis - Make min skis by using ice cream sticks and toothpicks. You could even have races with your friends to see whose skis were the fastest!
Snowman Picture Frame by The Miami Moms - Display all your favorite wintery memories in a snowman picture frame. Make a pretty frame using ice cream sticks, paint and some fun decorations to hold up your winter moments.
Ice Cream Stick Snowshoes- for trekking through the deep and making your own snow shoes with ice cream sticks, rubber bands and string. You can even walk on the snow like real Norwegians do!
Cool down with Ice-Cream Stick Projects
Ice Cream Stick Fan - Keep cool this summer by creating your own fan. Make a portable cooling fan using ice cream sticks and paper.
It is a popsicle holder: Make Your Own Popsicle Holder - eat frozen nuggets without getting your hands all sticky. Create fun and functional holders using ice cream sticks and glue!
Sun Visor: Keep the sun off your face with a DIY visor. You can create an elegant visor of your taste using ice-cream Sticks, Paper and Elastic to protect yourself while playing outside.
These Water Balloon Launcher - Show the sun who's boss and have a water balloon war! Build a launcher by attaching ice-cream sticks together with rubber bands to be able for them burst balloons 100 feet high!
Popsicle Stick Sun Catcher — This is a neat little sun catcher that you can make to catch the rays. Create a colorful window decor with ice cream sticks, glue and tissue paper.
Outdoor Games - Keep your little one entertained with outdoor activities such as Tic Tac Toe, Hopscotch. Paint them with ice cream stick paint, then have hours of outside playtime for the game the pieces.
Lollipop Garden: Sweeten up your garden with a lollipop garland! This is one of the best and wonderful Ice Cream stick art project ideas for making a decoration piece with ice cream stands, paints, pom poms in various colors to have some happy vibes added.
Homemade Bubble Wand Blow bubbles with your very own bubble wand! Make a wand, ice cream sticks and pipe cleaners and whichever shape you like to make bubbles everywhere.
Paddle Ball - Play a good old fashioned game of paddle ball using ice cream sticks and rubber ball. You can also paint or colour your paddle for an even more unique look!
Here Are The Ice- Cream Stick Projects To Try
Holi Photo Frame - You can demonstrate such a beautiful artistic craft by making one Picture frame using ice cream sticks and colorful decorations! You just got fancy with showing off your memories.
Puppet: Create your very own puppet and put on a show! Use ice cream sticks, some paper and glue to give life to a character that will surely entertain your family or friends.
Bookmark-Easy and beautiful Bookmark making using Ice-cream sticks, which you can keep between your favorite book. It is a basic project with some simple way but its actually very useful.
Jewelry Box - Make a decorative jewelry case using ice cream sticks and glitter to keep all of your special treasures in. A great way to keep them safe and it looks pretty as well!
Coaster - Make a coaster out of ice sticks or Wooden cutlery to protect your furniture. And then you can paint it to match your decor!
Ice cream stick Christmas Tree- Cherish the holiday mood with ice cream sticks. Accessorize it, and use it to give a festive vibe to your home!
Flower Pot - Put some fun in your room with a self-made flowery pot using ice cream sticks, and plastic cups. Too Cute for Your Fave Plant.
Desk Organizer : make a desk organizer with ice-cream sticks to keep your work area clean and in order. Practical + Cool.
Ice Cream Stick Birdhouse: With ice cream sticks, glue and paint you can build a comfortable bird house in which some active friends of the garden will not be indifferent. Which will provide an excellent nesting place for birds!