The box was an assortment of items with and really no theme:
- Marble Accents
- Dress It Up Big Glitter Dots
- Pigment Ink Pad
- Prang Colored Pencils
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Matte Mod Podge
- Fleur de Lis Stencil
- Raffia
- Rub-On Quotes
- Ferrero Rocher Truffles
Additional supplies that I used to finish this project:
- Regular size craft sticks
- Hot Glue Gun
- Paint Brush
In middle school I remember making these awesome bracelets out of tongue depressors. We all thought that they were da bomb, baby! We painted and tricked them out and wore them around with pride. Today I’m going to show you how to make your own, as well as a sweet little box to hold them in.
Warning: This does take some prep time! Mama can get everything ready before inviting the kiddies in to help decorate, though older children may enjoy the whole process. animal coloring pages for kids
SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE POPSICLE STICK BRACELETS:
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Embellisments to decorate – paper, Mod Podge, paint, glitter, rhinestones, etc.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Step 2: Add in the jumbo popsicle sticks. Chances are you will break at least one during this process, so put in a few more than you need. Let soak for 15 minutes.
Step 3: While sticks are boiling locate a small glass, jar or other object that is about the size of a wrist. Also grab some elastic bands if desired.
Step 4: Remove sticks one at a time and slowly bend them and work them into the inside the glass. You can also wrap them around the cup and secure with an elastic band, though I prefer working them into the glass). Make sure to work carefully so you don’t break them. Set these aside to dry for 24 hours.
While those are drying, grab some regular sized craft sticks and a hot glue gun so we can get building a little box to keep the bracelets in!
SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE POSICLE STICK BOX:
- Regular sized Craft Sticks
- Hot Glue
- Embellishments – paint, rhinestones, etc
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Create the base by lining up 11 craft sticks side by side.
Step 2: Using hot glue, adhere a stick along the top edge of the 11 sticks. Do the same for the bottom.
Step 3: Add a bead of glue on the left hand ends of the stick and place a stick on top, alternating sides and direction (see photos – it’s like your making a bridge between each stick).
Step 4: Once you have your box high enough to fit your bracelet, you are going to create your top. Again line up 11 sticks and this time, glue a stick on the top and the bottom, at least one stick width in from the edge.
Step 5: Decorate the top as desired. I used the Fleur de Lis stencil and glued on a marble accent to act as a handle. Place the lid on and ta-da! Your simple gift box is complete!
BACK TO THE BRACELETS:
Now that you the popsicle stick bracelets are completely dry , remove them from the glass. Gather any supplies you want to use to decorate them. I used Mod Podge, paint, glitter dots, rub-on-sayings and hot glue. I also printed off some designs I created on the computer and some scrapbook paper.
Step 5: Use a jumbo craft stick and a pencil to trace the shape onto some scrapbook paper and then cut it out.
Step 6: Slather Mod Podge onto your bracelet. Lay the design you just cut out onto the bracelet and press it down flat, making sure to work out any air bubbles. Set aside to dry.
Or if you prefer, you can paint your bracelet with craft paint (I enlisted a helper) and set aside to dry.
Step 7: Using 150 fine grit sand paper, sand the edges of the bracelet and paper to get rid of any overhang and to create smooth edges.
Step 8: Add embellishments as desired.
That’s it! Your bracelet and box are finished! Wouldn’t these make a fun gift idea? Check how cute it looks all packaged into a sweet little gift presentation.
No comments:
Post a Comment