Craft Stick Bracelets (Fun Kids Craft Idea)

Looking for a fun craft to do with the kids?
Make customized and wearable bracelets out of ordinary craft sticks! Simply boil jumbo craft sticks in water to soften the wood, shape into curved bracelets, and then embellish or paint them however you’d like. We decided to add craft tape to some and decorative paper to others using Mod Podge decoupage.

DIY Craft Stick Bracelets
Supplies Needed:

Jumbo Craft Sticks or Tongue Depressors
Decorative Craft Washi Tape
Mod Podge Decoupage and Scrapbook Paper

Directions:

Boil craft sticks in water on the stove for about 15 minutes. Let them sit in the water for another 30 minutes afterwards. You want the sticks to soften and be able to bend without breaking. (Tip: Boil a few extra sticks in case some break.)

Gently bend bracelets and place in small jars or drinking glasses to dry overnight.

After craft sticks are completely dry, embellish bracelets as desired.
Craft Supply Ideas to Embellish Bracelets :

Wood Stain
Craft Paint
Nail Polish
Craft Paint
Sharpies or Paint Markers
Decorative Wash Tape
Duct Tape
Mod Podge Decoupage & Paper
Glitter
Vinyl Stickers or Letters

To decorate a bracelet using Mod Podge, first use a craft stick to trace the shape on paper, then cut it out using scissors. Brush on a layer of Mod Podge, stick paper to bracelets and then finish with a couple more layers of Mod Podge on top of paper, letting each layer dry in between applications.

My kids really enjoyed making these bracelets over their Spring Break! Such an easy and creative craft idea!