Popsicle Stick
Coaster!
Naptime creations are craft ideas for school age children and parents. I made this craft for the first time while sick with mono in 1994, I was couch bound and bored to tears, and my sister needed coasters for her college dorm room. So since all I ate for 6 weeks were popsicles I made the coasters out of the sticks. She still has them 14 years later
- Gather your materials. You will need many popsicle sticks, markers, glue, a paint brush , small dish and some water.
- Start by using the markers to color half of the popsicle sticks. Permanent markers will work the best, but you can use regular ones and seal it later.
- Lay out the other half on a scrap piece of paper.
- Cover it with glue.
- Lay out your colored sticks on top going in the opposite direction.
- Let dry.
- Mix glue and water together to make a seal, you can also buy craft sealer at a art supply store but , I am way too lazy to drive 20 minutes just for that! I did 4-5 easy coats, applied after the previous was dry. If you are not using permanent markers your colors will run when you brush the glue glaze on it. I liked the effect! I haven’t had any color running since the seal but I would test it out on a washable surface first!
- Let it all dry and make some coffee!
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cute story! i had mono too but i was only 7 so i just vegged lots!
anyway like the coasters! great idea and cheaper then using ceramic tiles and permenant markers!
Funny story! Great idea for bigger kids to make.
I know my girls would be excited beyond belief if they got to eat popsicles in order to make this craft (I know you can buy the sticks in the store- but still it’d be funny!).
I wonder if pre-coloured popsicle sticks from craft stores would work too? I assume so. This is a great idea for my daycare kids. Thanks! I love your crafts!
Oooh, that’s cute! We might have to try that for the grandmas!
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