First have children assemble the base of their tree by gluing THREE popsicle sticks together to look like a triangle.

Set aside to let it dry.

Repeat for each craft stick tree piece you want to make today.

Next squirt some paint on the paper plate and have children paint their newly made popsicle stick shape completely green.

Again, set aside to let it dry completely.

Repeat for each piece.

Now grab your scissors and sheets of cardstock paper.

Cut out a small rectangle for the bottom of the craft, as well as a star shape for on top.

Go ahead and glue those two pieces to the popsicle stick piece to represent the trunk & star of the tree.

To finish off the Pipe Cleaner and Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree pieces - grab your pipe cleaners {about two to four per craft} and have children fold/wrap them around the popsicle stick shape to represent lights and garlands {because of the wire in the pipe cleaners, they will stay put without glue}

At this point in time, they can also glue on some glitter and rhinestones on top of the pipe cleaners as ornaments.

Once done, set it all aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!

For displaying - glue some string to the back for easy hanging on the tree or adding to gift packages!

Don't forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts