Let's get creative this winter! Put on your best Ugly Sweater and invite the gang over for some DIY fun.
The holidays are here, and it’s time to embrace the wonderfully tacky tradition of ugly Christmas sweaters. But what if you could capture that same festive spirit in a fun craft project that the whole family can enjoy? Enter today’s popsicle stick ugly sweater craft tutorial – a delightfully simple yet creative way to bring holiday cheer to your home while keeping little hands busy during winter break.
This charming craft combines the nostalgic appeal of popsicle stick art with the playful absurdity of ugly sweater designs. Whether you’re planning a holiday party activity, looking for a rainy day project, or searching for homemade decorations that won’t break the bank, these miniature sweater masterpieces deliver maximum holiday joy with minimal effort.
The beauty of this craft lies in its simplicity. You don’t need expensive materials or advanced crafting skills. Most supplies can be found in your junk drawer or picked up at any dollar store. Yet the results are genuinely charming – perfect for displaying on mantels, giving as gifts, or using as unique gift tags.
Craft Supplies:
Before diving into the creative process, gather these basic supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
- School Glue
- Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Wiggle Eyes
- Sharpie Markers
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per ugly sweater friend} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each piece you want to make.
- While your shape is drying, choose a sheet of colored cardstock for inside your sweater.
- Cut out a triangle out of it, that will fit inside the popsicle stick design you just made. This will be the body of the friend and the inside of the sweater shape, as well. Set aside.
- Now grab your remaining cardstock paper and cut out a circular head, arms and legs for your piece.
- Draw on facial characteristics on the head with your Sharpie markers. Set all of it aside.
- When the popsicle stick shape is dry enough, take your Sharpie markers {or craft paint} and give the popsicle stick shape you just made, some color.
- Finally, take your various paper pieces that you just cut out and glue them to the popsicle stick shape, in their designated spots.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Ugly Sweater Friends – decorate the inside of the sweater shape with ANY and ALL embellishments you want.
- Be sure to go to town and really give it your own spin!
- When done, set it all aside in an undisturbed area so it can dry completely before you display!
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Popsicle Stick Ugly Sweater Craft Idea For Christmas
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