Let’s make a classic craft: popsicle stick box with lid! This craft stick box is so easy to make. Kids of all ages (toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten and even older kids) will love making and decorating this popsicle stick box. This craft stick craft is perfect to make whether you’re at home or in the classroom and makes a great kid-made gift.

Classic Craft Stick Boxes- yellow and purple made with popsicle sticks on yellow table with blue background- kids activities blog
This craft stick box is so easy to make and has so many uses!

Classic Popsicle Stick Box Craft

When I was a little girl, I enjoyed using saved popsicle sticks to make crafts. I don’t save popsicle sticks anymore. Instead, I buy a monster-sized box at the craft store so my kids can create monster-sized projects. This colorful orange, blue, yellow, and purple craft is my son’s most recent creation.

Related: More fun popsicle stick crafts

Kids of all ages will have fun making classic craft stick boxes. This frugal craft is entertaining, fun, and useful. Finished boxes make thoughtful gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays, Christmas or Father’s Day.

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Supplies Needed for popsicle Stick Box

Directions To Make Craft Stick Box

Step 1

Step 1 - Classic Popsicle Stick Craft Box - alternate craft sticks with glue to make the box- kids activities blog
Stack the popsicle sticks to make the box, alternating them.

After gathering supplies, invite kids to begin glueing and stacking craft sticks together to form a square.

Step 2

Step 2 - Classic Popsicle Stick Craft Box - Add craft sticks to the bottom to make the bottom of the box.- kids activities blog
Add craft sticks to the bottom to make the bottom of the box.

When they feel satisfied with the height of their box, invite them to glue craft sticks all along the top. This will actually become the bottom of their box when it’s dry and flipped over.

Step 3

Step 3- Classic Popsicle Stick Craft Box - Make a lid by gluing popsicle sticks horizontally to two vertical craft sticks. Don't forget about the knob! - kids activities blog
Make a lid by gluing popsicle sticks horizontally to two vertical craft sticks. Don’t forget about the knob!

As their box is drying, show kids how to make the lid. Simply place two crafts sticks on the bottom, then glue craft sticks all along the top. Glue a little wooden knob to the top of the lid. Allow the lid to dry completely.

Step 4

Step 4 - Classic Popsicle Stick Craft Box - Decorate and paint your craft stick box! - kids activities blog
Decorate and paint your craft stick box!

While the box and lid are drying, kids can get ready to paint!

Step 5

Step 5 - Classic Popsicle Stick Craft Box - painted craft stick box- kids activities blog
You can decorate it any way you want, paint, glitter, you name it!

Paint the box and lid. My son used a bunch of colors to give his box and lid a swirled, rainbow appearance.

Step 6

Allow the paint to dry. If desired, seal the paint with Mod Podge or clear acrylic spray.

Picture Step by Step Instructions

Classic Craft Stick Box Craft with steps and paint- kids activities blog
Steps to make a simple craft stick box!

Classic Craft Stick Box Craft

Classic Craft Stick Boxes

This popsicle stick box is so easy to make, budget-friendly, and great for so many things!

Materials

  • wooden craft sticks
  • white school glue
  • paint
  • paintbrush

Instructions

  1. After gathering supplies, begin gluing and stacking craft sticks together to form a square.
  2. When they feel satisfied with the height of their box, glue craft sticks all along the top.
  3. As their box is drying, show kids how to make the lid. Simply place two crafts sticks on the bottom, then glue craft sticks all along the top.
  4. Glue a little wooden knob to the top of the lid.
  5. Allow the lid to dry completely.
  6. While the box and lid are drying, kids can get ready to paint!
  7. Paint the box and lid.
  8. Allow the paint to dry. If desired, seal the paint with Mod Podge or clear acrylic spray.

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How did your popsicle stick box turn out?



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