Handprint “Christmas Candle” Popsicle Stick Craft

You and your child are going to create so much HOLIDAY CHEER with our latest popsicle stick Christmas candle & greenery craft tutorial!

To recreate it, all you need to do is glue together some craft sticks, paint it and add some handprint cutouts to the sides, to bring it to life within minutes this season! Not to mention because it’s so easy to recreate in your home, you can make several at a time, hot glue some magnets to the back and gift them away as well! Hello easy kid-made presents under the tree for family and friends!

Now what you waiting for?! Let’s get to crafting! No need to worry or stress because ALL the crafty steps can be found below. Then when you complete the holiday candle craft, be sure to share pictures with us on our Facebook page so you can show off those beautiful handprint Christmas candles, as well. BTW – we want to see how you give it your own holiday spin so don’t be shy on changing it up either!

I’ll end my “speech” here because I’m sure you and your child are extra excited to get to it! Happy crafting, my dear friends!!! Hopefully we are able to knock off a few people from your gift list today! #gluedtomycrafts

Popsicle Stick Christmas Candle

With just a few minutes of your time, you can make an easy handprint Christmas candle craft with your child, that will bring joy to loved ones this holiday season.

Craft Supplies:

Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per candle craft}
Mini Popsicle Sticks {2 per candle craft}
Low Temp Glue Gun
White Craft Paint
Foam Paint Brush
Small Paper Plate
Craft Scissors
Green Cardstock Paper
Yellow Cardstock Paper
Pencil or Pen
Poinsettia Flower Stickers or Embellishments
optional materials – loose craft glitter

Directions:

First things first – get the glue gun hot and ready.
Assemble the base of your Christmas candle by gluing THREE jumbo popsicle sticks and TWO mini popsicle sticks together to look like a fence door {3 next to each other and the mini popsicle sticks across to secure in place.}
Allow it to dry completely. Repeat for each candle you want to make today.
Now grab your white craft paint, paint brush and the popsicle stick shape you just made.
Go ahead and paint the popsicle stick shape completely white.
At this point in time {and while the paint is still wet} you can sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top.
Set aside to allow it to dry completely.
Now grab your green cardstock paper, pencil and scissors.
Trace and cut out TWO handprints for the greenery that will go around the candle.
At this point in time you should also cut out the “flame” for the top of the candle, from the yellow cardstock paper.
Finally, the last step – gluing all the paper pieces in place on the painted wood shape. Start with the handprint “greenery” on the bottom and then work your way up.
Add any other embellishments you see fit.
Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
Don’t forget to snap a few pictures of your finished craft stick Christmas candle creations to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts

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