Popsicle Stick Fairy Garden Doors Tutorial

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Create several of these whimsical using different colors and notions. Go for fun and quirky! You may add magnets to these, or attach them to a canvas for a fun piece of artwork to hang on your wall.

Difficulty level: Easy
Time to complete: 1 hour, includes drying time
Age range: 10+

Things you’ll need:
Popsicle sticks
Acrylic paint
Buttons
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Scissors
Card stock

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Things to do:
1. Decide on the shape of the doors you’d like to make.
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2. Paint the craft sticks as desired.
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3. Warm up your hot glue gun. Cut out a piece of card stock slightly smaller than the shape of the door you’re creating, so that the card stock is hidden behind the sticks as much as possible.
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4. Glue the sticks onto the card stock.
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5. Trim and paint some other craft sticks and attach to the doors.
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6. Glue on buttons for door knobs.
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7. Add other embellishments, such as glitter, beads, or sequins.
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