34 Creative Paint Stick Craft Ideas

You'll want to use the 5 gallon size paint stir sticks for making these outstanding ornaments. A great tutorial and printables for this project are found at TODAY’S fabulous FINDS .

Tip: These 5 gallon paint sticks are about 1 1/2" wide. Many large stores like Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, or Menards will give these to you free or for a minimal charge.

This paint stick project really goes with the one shown above because it uses the shaped end of the paint stick. These snowmen are so very cute that you'll want to make them for yourself and also to give as gifts. Find the tutorial at TODAY’S fabulous FINDS. See the tip above for where to get the 5 gallon paint sticks.

Make these really cool paint stick Frosty and St. Nick by following the instructions that you'll find at FDC factory direct craft . Perfect Christmas craft project to do with kids.

Imagine this pendant light in your family room, den or office. A very nice touch. Find the tutorial for making this pendant light at Enjoying the simple things.

The paint sticks for this sunburst mirror project could be painted whatever color that would enhance the room it would hang in. Find all the directions for this incredible paint stick idea at Centsational Girl .

Just think, someone thought up this great use for paint sticks. Make this beautiful table top by going to thistlewood farms for the tutorial.

You'll find a quick and simple way to make a star at leaf & letter. A perfect star for a Christmas or patriotic craft project.

Make this inexpensive picture frame to frame photos of vacation and holiday moments to remember. Make this simple, but cute, picture frame by following the tutorial at craftberry bush .

You can make your own attractive planter like this one by going to CHELTENHAM ROADand following the tutorial found there. Super project!

By changing the color and the design, you can make all sorts of unique table runners using paint sticks. For this project, go to Ruffled for the tutorial.

Look at the beautiful paint stick letters that can be made by following the instructions found at Diva of DIY.

Can you imagine how much fun the kids will have making and playing with a banjo like this one? For the instructions for making this craft, go to the Parents site.

Students always learn better when they do a hands on project with the lesson. This Presidential timeline idea is a great one, with instructions at DECEPTIVELY EDUCATIONAL. Imagine all the ways you could use these Velcro stripped paint sticks.

Make these popular decorator arrows by following the tutorial at One Krieger Chick. Very impressive.

If you like the rustic look in your décor, you'll love this piece of faux pallet art. You'll find a very good tutorial at Turning a House into a Home for making this art.

This is a very impressive turkey made using paint sticks, paint and scrapbook papers for the feathers. Find all the information for making this turkey at CRAFT goodies .

This is definitely a craft that the kids can make. Consider this as a Scout project or as an activity for the kids at a birthday or 4th of July party. The tutorial for this project is found at I {heart} crafty things .

You're garden will have some extra color, besides making it easy to name the vegetables, when you mark your garden rows with garden stakes. The directions for making these garden stakes is found at my CRAFTILY ever after .

Imagine all the ways this hanging board could be used. It would make a perfect gift for anyone on your gift giving list. Find the tutorial for making this project at Creations by Kara.

Making this very versatile basket will be easy when you follow the tutorial given at Build-Basic. Quick and easy project.

It isn't difficult to guess what this hanging flower box is made of, and that fact makes it even more attractive. Go to gimme some oven for the tutorial.

The directions for making these fairy wands can be found at Happy Home Fairy.

This flag is made very easily because the stars are made using Washi tape. This is one great idea, of many, with a tutorial at WHILE HE WAS NAPPING.

This Halloween decorate using a bats theme and make a door or wall hanging like this. You'll find the information you need to make these bats, and the patterns, at Bat Welcome Sign Craft.

This simple craft would be a perfect activity for kids of any age. The instructions for making the scarecrow are found at CRAFTS BY Amanda. A great classroom or scout project.

Kids love to get measured to see how much they've grown. This cute snowman will record those measurements for years to come. Find the instructions for this project at 1-2-3 Learn Curriculum .

Using snowflakes in your winter décor is a smart move because it can be displayed for the whole winter season and is appropriate though Christmas and New Years right up until you're ready to decorate for Spring. Karin Lidbeck-Brent is the site where you'll find the tutorial for making this snowflake door decor.

This flying bunny is so super easy to make and the littlest of kids can glue on the cotton balls. Go to Easy Easter Craft for Kids for the instructions.

There are so many times and places where you could use a nice Lady Liberty like this one. Think about hanging it in a classroom or for decorating for a patriotic holiday such as the 4th of July or Memorial Day. You'll find the tutorial for making Lady Liberty at All Free Crafts.

Very easy to make and a nice wall art project. Find the tutorial at Hey There, Home.

Making a fairy princess wand is easy when you use a paint stick for the wand handle. Find the instructions for making this princess wand at About Family Crafts .

Blue and gray painted paint sticks and sea shells for stars makes this beach flag so beautiful. You'll find a great tutorial for this project at CRAFTS BY Amanda.

Imagine all the ways you could decorate using this chicken wire backed paint stick window. It even has a window box.