artsandcrafts

This is a cute craft I saw elsewhere.  It’s one that the smaller kids will like.

First, you’ll need a handful of craft sticks (popsicle sticks), a bit of glue, and some decorative elements such as glitter, paint, or rhinestones.  You’ll also need an Xacto knife, which naturally should be left to the adult to use.

Using one of the craft sticks, lay it in front of you so that it’s facing vertically on your workspace.  Next, start at the bottom and cut the very ends off the sticks.  Only cut about an 1/8″ from each end.  Leave a finger width of space at the bottom of the vertical stick, and glue the other (with the ends removed) so that it faces horizontally across the other.  On the next craft stick, cut a little bit more.  You should continue cutting more and more from the sticks as you progress up the tree.  At the very top, it should be very skinny.

Use your paint to color it green, and then attach rhinestones and beads.  Tinsel can be painted with the glitter.

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