I remember being 8 years old and collecting my popsicle sticks in the hope that one day I would make a crafty decor out of it. Alas, that dream never saw fruition. If you’re one such individual who is obsessed with the idea of making something crafty and pretty out of these silly little sticks, we at Abir Pothi have gathered a bunch of ways you can make wall decor out of popsicle sticks just for funsies and give your space a more earthy look.
Materials Needed For Popsicle Stick Crafts Wall Decor
- Popsicle sticks
- Craft paint in various colours
- Paintbrushes
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Cardboard or foam board
- String or wire (optional for hanging)
- Decorative items like beads, sequins, or buttons (optional)
Steps for Wall Decor Popsicle Sticks
- Paint the sticks: Add your favoured paint to all the sticks if need be. For a more natural look, you may skip out on the paint and just add a bit of oil/lubrication to give it a smooth look.
- Create the base: Start laying out the base of your work. The structure should be mergeable and well connected for wall decor hanging.
- Layer for Sturdiness: layer the sticks one on top of the other to provide a sturdier and non-fragile structure.
- Add Decor: Add a bit of sparkle, beads or whatever else you might see fit.
- Build Wall Decor: Add a base of cardboard or foam to the base to create a wall-hanging
- Reinforce: Glue it all together. Ensure that everything stays together and is fixed tight.
- Hang it Up: After the glue dries up. Hang your finished popsicle wall hanging to any desired location of your walls.
Ideas For DIY Popsicle Stick Wall Decor
Following are a few ideas for wall decor made out of Popsicle Sticks:
1. Animal Structure
Create a geometric structure resembling that of an animal. These look majestic on walls if done right.
2. Arrows
Colour your sticks a more earthy brown and design multiple arrows up on your walls. You can even add in a heart for an extra detail.
3. Christmas Decor
Shape the sticks into a snowflake, add in the fake leaves and voila! a perfect Christmas decor.
4. Tiny Shelf
Layer the sticks in bulk and create multiple small shelves for your bedroom.
5. Wall Hanging
Go for a good old wall hanging. Use the threads and beads and let the creativity cook.
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