It’s pretty amazing what you can make with some popsicles sticks and a hot glue gun! This popsicle stick barn is a great addition to a miniature fairy garden. Style it with pops and add it to your new display!
Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 30 minutes
Age range: 12 and up
Things you’ll need:
Popsicle sticks
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Moss
Wood stain
Foam brush
Things to do:
1. The first step is staining your popsicle sticks. Use a foam brush to apply an even coat and let them dry completely before moving on to the next step.
2. When your popsicle sticks are dry, it’s time to build, starting with the back wall. Lay two popsicle sticks perpendicular to each other and glue six popsicle sticks in between them. To finish the wall, glue two popsicle sticks in an “X” shape over the back.
3. Next comes the two side walls. Lay two popsicle sticks perpendicular and glue four popsicle sticks in-between them. Repeat this step, so you have two walls.
4. Now you need to make two roof pieces. Glue popsicle sticks side by side until you reach your desired size. Make another roof piece that is the same length.
5. Use hot glue to attach moss to the roof pieces.
6. The final step is assembling your barn. Use hot glue to attach the sides and the back. When the glue is dry, the three pieces should be able to stand on their own.
7. Complete the project by attaching the roof. Run a thick line of hot glue down a popsicle stick and attach it to the two roof pieces. When they’re secure, use hot glue to attach the roof to the barn.
