Easy Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

Make this easy popsicle stick Christmas tree craft for kids! A simple, kid-made holiday activity that can stand up, become a photo frame, or be decorated any way you like.

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If you’re looking for a quick and easy Christmas craft for kids, this popsicle stick Christmas tree is perfect! My daughter actually came up with this idea all on her own, and I instantly fell in love with it. The simple triangle-fan shape makes the cutest little Christmas tree, and kids can decorate it any way they like. You can even add a photo inside to turn it into a picture frame keepsake!

One of my favorite parts? You can use it in so many different ways. Add your child’s picture to turn it into a photo frame ornament, let it stand up on its own as a DIY Christmas decoration, or fill in the middle for a full Christmas tree craft. Or, like my daughter, keep it simple with the classic popsicle-stick outline.

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Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft

Keep things simple and grab a copy of the printable directions, available at the end of this post.

1. Paint the Popsicle Sticks

Start by painting your popsicle sticks green. You’ll need enough sticks to create two “fan” shapes—usually 6–10 sticks depending on the size of your tree.

Option: Use already colored popsicle sticks for faster crafting.

🎄 Ways to Use This Craft

• Christmas tree table decoration
• Photo frame ornament
• Classroom craft for December
• Hand-made gift for grandparents
• Holiday activity for parties or centers

⭐ Why Kids Love This Craft

Kids get the satisfaction of making something sturdy and “real,” and the fan-shape gluing is great for practicing fine motor skills. Plus, the decorating options give them creative freedom—whether they like a clean, simple design or a sparkly, full Christmas tree.

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Easy Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft for Kids

This easy Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft is perfect for kids of all ages! With just a few painted sticks, little ones can create a simple tree, a photo-frame version, or a fully decorated Christmas tree.

Total Time20 minutes mins

Keyword: Christmas, Craft

Materials

• Popsicle sticks
• Green paint
• Glue
• Paintbrush
• Optional: Christmas stickers, mini pom poms, sequins, or white paint for snow, child's photo

Instructions

• 1. Paint the Popsicle Sticks

  Start by painting your popsicle sticks green. You’ll need enough sticks to create two “fan” shapes—usually 6–10 sticks depending on the size of your tree.

  Option: Use already colored popsicle sticks for faster crafting.

• 2. Create Two Fans

  Divide the painted sticks into two groups. Glue the tips together so each group forms a fan shape. Let the glue dry completely.

  We used 4 popsicle sticks on each side to make our Christmas tree photo frame.
• 3. Form the Christmas Tree Shape

  Glue the two fans together at the top so they make a triangle-shaped tree.

  Optional: Glue a popsicle stick to the back so the tree can stand on its own.
• 4. Decorate!

  Kids can keep the tree simple or decorate it:

  Photo tree: Glue a child’s photo to the back to turn it into a photo frame keepsake.Paint ornaments: Use the back of a paintbrush to dot colorful circles.Snow: Dot white paint for a snowy effect.Stickers: Add Christmas stickers for easy decorating.

Notes

🎄 Ways to Use This Craft

• Christmas tree table decoration
• Photo frame ornament
• Classroom craft for December
• Hand-made gift for grandparents
• Holiday activity for parties or centers