Just in time for the holidays, learn how to make a DIY Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament with wooden craft sticks, glue, and paint. This easy handmade Christmas ornament is fun for kids to make at home or school, and is a beautiful keepsake craft that will be treasured for years to come.
They look beautiful hanging on the Christmas tree as a decoration or dangling from the ribbon of a Christmas gift!
Related: Popsicle Stick Snowman Hat Ornament
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament
Our wooden sled ornaments were inspired by Richard Scarry’s The Animals’ Merry Christmas, a delightful book containing 18 short stories and poems. My children have always enjoyed Richard Scarry’s characters and simple old-fashioned stories.
One of the short stories in the book, The Golden Sled, is about a bear who asks Santa for a golden sled. Will he get his request?
You’ll have to read the story to find out!
When the story is finished, kids of all ages will enjoy creating and painting miniature wooden sled ornaments for their Christmas tree or imaginative play. We even made a golden sled in honor of the story!
Related: Popsicle Stick Reindeer Ornament
Supplies Needed for Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament
- Miniature craft sticks
- Standard craft sticks
- Twine
- Tacky craft glue or hot glue
- Red paint
- Silver paint
- Antiquing medium
- Paper towels
- Paintbrushes
- Wax paper
- Scissors
Directions for Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament
1. After gathering supplies, lay 3 miniature craft sticks flat on a piece of wax paper. Stagger them slightly so the middle stick pops out, then glue them together side by side.
2. Use sharp scissors to snip a small board from the extra craft stick (about 1 1/4 inches long).
3. When the glue is dry, invite your child to paint their sled, board, and sled runners. We painted our sled ornaments red and yellow and painted our sled runners silver.
4. When the paint is dry, invite kids to apply the antiquing medium to all of the sled pieces with a brush. Remove excess medium with a paper towel, then allow the ornament pieces to dry completely.
5. Attach the runners and board to the sled with hot glue or tacky craft glue.
6. Next, glue a loop of twine to the back of the ornament.
7. If desired, use a metallic Sharpie marker to label the sleds with the year and your child’s name.
8. Your rustic wooden sled ornament is complete!
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Popsicle Stick Sled Ornament
Just in time for Christmas, learn how to make a DIY wooden popsicle stick sled ornament with craft sticks, glue, and paint. This simple holiday craft for kids is perfect for home or school!
Materials
- 3 Miniature craft sticks
- 4 Standard craft sticks
- Twine
- Tacky craft glue or hot glue
- Red acrylic paint
- Silver acrylic paint
- Antiquing medium
- Paper towels
- Paintbrushes
- Wax paper
- Scissors
Instructions
- After gathering supplies, lay 3 miniature craft sticks flat on a piece of wax paper. Stagger them slightly so the middle stick pops out, then glue them together side by side.
- Use sharp scissors or shears to snip a small board from the extra craft stick (about 1 1/4 inches long).
- When the glue is dry, invite your child to paint their sled, board, and sled runners.
- When the glue is dry, invite your child to paint their sled, board, and sled runners.
- Attach the runners and board to the sled with hot glue or tacky craft glue.
- Next, glue a loop of twine to the back of the ornament.
- If desired, use a metallic Sharpie marker to label the sleds with the year and your child’s name.
- Your rustic wooden sled ornament is complete!
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Jen says
Oh totally adorable. I have never used antiquing medium, will have to check it out
Melissa Lennig says
We love it. Here’s another craft of ours that uses it: http://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/2014/01/12/antiqued-wooden-heart/
KD says
Try a bit of slightly dilute brown or black craft paint rub on wipe off
Melissa says
I think the yellow one is my fav!! So fun!
Melissa Lennig says
I do love his “golden” sled!
Shelah says
This is such an awesome craft. It is simple to make and absolutely adorable. I know some kids who will love making this craft.
Melissa Lennig says
Thank you for your comment! 🙂
Carolyn Wilhelm says
I love how old fashioned and rustic the craft is, it is very appealing to both boys and girls. I hadn’t thought of the Richard Scarry book in awhile, thanks for the idea. Pinned and shared.
Amanda @artsy_momma says
You have the cutest ornament crafts 🙂 Love this!
maryanne @ mama smiles says
This is such a sweet classic ornament!
Julie says
This is absolutely so adorable – and clever! Another reason to LOVE popsicle Sticks!!
Kelsey says
Where do you find the antiquing medium?
Melissa Lennig says
There is a link in the post Kelsey, but you can also find it in the paint section of most craft stores! Hope that helps!
Bonnie Dewkett says
Super cute idea. I love crafts that don’t cost a ton of money to buy supplies for. These are awesome!