Birthday Candles Made From Popsicle Sticks
Inspired by my birthday last week and just the fact that you should celebrate EVERYDAY – today I present to YOU our Popsicle Stick Birthday Candles idea!
Perfect for pretend play {we put them in playdough} or you can actually use them for actual cake decorations!
Best part? They are super simple to make so the kids can get involved in the creation part!!!
Did I mention they only cost a few cents to make? Awesome – right?! So let’s grab those supplies and CELEBRATEÂ in true crafty style!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished pretend birthday candles made from popsicle sticks, on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to admire them! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR CANDLE CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Birthday Keepsake
Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – one per candle craft
* Craft Paint {or paint markers}
* School Glue
* Loose Craft Glitter
* Yellow Cardstock Paper
* Scissors
Directions:
* First things first – paint your jumbo popsicle sticks {one per birthday candle} however you like. You can do a solid color or even a patterned design.
* Once done, add a line of school glue and loose craft glitter on top.
* When done, set aside to let them dry completely.
* While those are drying, go ahead and cut out some “flames” from the yellow cardstock paper.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Candles – glue the paper flames in place and let them dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly!
PAIR YOUR BIRTHDAY CANDLE CRAFT WITH —> Clay Unicorn Magnets
Are you by chance looking for another simple popsicle stick craft ideas from Glued To My Crafts? Then be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Birthday Cake Slice craft tutorial!
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Popsicle Stick Candles
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
Instructions:
- First things first - paint your jumbo popsicle sticks {one per birthday candle} however you like. You can do a solid color or even a patterned design.
- Once done, add a line of school glue and loose craft glitter on top.
- When done, set aside to let them dry completely.
- While those are drying, go ahead and cut out some "flames" from the yellow cardstock paper.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Candles - glue the paper flames in place and let them dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly!
