Below you will find many Ideas for Toothpick Arts & Crafts Projects & Activities with Toothpicks for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers.
This craft is suited for young and older children. To complete this fun craft, you will need a container of toothpicks, some glue, some cardboard, and a pair of scissors. Remember that a little glue goes a long way with toothpick building. You can build a lot of different types of things, such as buildings, boats, sleds, rafts, 3-dimensional figures, and any thing else you can think of. Remember, toothpicks are made from wood so they turn out looking quite beautiful when finishd.
Make an Umbrella for your Doll with Toothpicks
To make this umbrella for your baby doll, you will need a cork 3/4 of an inch in diameter, 8 toothpicks, a long wire pin with a bead head, and colored yarn. Have your Mom or Dad Cut the cork to form a section I/2 inch in thickness. Into the cor, insert 8 toothpicks at equal distances from each other. Fig. I. Fasten a piece of colored yarn to one of the toothpick-ribs making this fastening close to the cork. Begin weaving in and out among the toothpicks until you have made a pretty covering. Fasten the end of the thread about one of the toothpick ribs, Fig. 2. Insert a long wire pin with a beadlike head into the center of the underside of the cork to form the parasol rod with a decorative handle. A short wire hairpin can be substituted for the long wire pin. Bend one end of the hairpin to form the handle. Fig. 3.
How to Make Paper Toothpick Umbrellas
It is pretty easy to make these paper toothpick umbrellas. Cut out a circle from colorized or decorative paper. Cut a tiny triangle from the circle. Then fold forwards and backwards, forwards and backwards in an accordion fold as seen in figure #5. Then open it up and glue the edges together. Push a toothpick through the center and it is as easy as that.
More Toothpick Crafts Below
Valentine's Day Heart and Arrow with Peas - Learn how to make this neat Valentine's heart made wtih peas and toothpicks.
Peanut Giraffes with Toothpicks and String - Make a Toothpick Giraffe with Peanuts inside their shells.
Make a Sailboat with a Nut Shell & Toothpick - Making a Sailboat is a lot of fun, especially when they actually work...find out how to make it here.
Make a Toy Birdhouse and Wax Birds - This toy miniature bird house is made out of spools, twig, cork, toothpick, and jar lid.
African
Trade Beads - - Kids
learn about African history and geography as they create beautiful
necklaces, bracelets, and ankle bracelets. Wear them everywhere!
A
Winter Craft - -
Here is one simple idea of craft fun with some things you probably
already have in your pantry somewhere.
Beaded
Cupcake Food Picks - -
This project shows you how to make your very own cupcake toppers or
food picks using crafty items you probably already have.
Begging
Puppy - -
Here's a happy puppy you can make from clay.
Birthday
Bug - - Great
package decoration! Recommended
for ages 6-12.
Black-Belt
Broken Boards - -
Make your own action figures with Model Magic®! Show your best
karate moves. Invent exciting self-defense scenes.
Bridge
Over Cardboard Water - - A
group of triangles can be joined together to form a truss. There are
many different truss designs, including the Pratt, Whipple, and Fink
(sounds like a law firm). Although truss bridges are not as good for
spanning great distances as other bridge designs, they are extremely
strong. Steel trusses, for example, are often used in railroad
bridges. To build your own truss bridge, you need a steady hand and a
bit of patience. But if you stick with it, you will have one terrific
truss bridge.
Bunny
Rabbit Easter Craft - -
In this one we made an Easter Craft. The bunny rabbit is really
simple to make.
Cardboard
Fort - -
Since Loïc's least favorite part of this was the painting of the
fort at the end, we came up with the idea of using black cardboard
and corrugated cardboard.
Chanukah
Dreidel Decoration - -
Contribute to your holiday festivities with beautifully decorated
dreidel.
Christmas
Dough Ornament Craft - -
This shiny Christmas dough ornament craft is the perfect finishing
touch to decorating the tree. It can also be altered and made into
lapel pins, magnets and.pngt-toppers.
Clay
Pot - Flower Lady - -
Before we even begin the instructions, the materials need a small
note. These material might be a little confusing, since you sort of
"make your own" for this project. Here is more information
about what you need to use.
Clothespin
Vampire Bats - -
These adorable little blood suckers are easily put together with some
paint, a wooden clothespin and some felt. Make a whole bunch of them
to line your window sill or put in a circle on the table!
Coffee
Filter Angel - - This coffee
filter angel craft is very easy to make, yet it looks very impressive. This
craft is easy enough for most children to make, all by themselves.
She will look very elegant hanging as an ornament on your Christmas
tree. These are hot sellers at craft fairs, and they are inexpensive
to make. The Styrofoam
cones and balls, and the gold rings, are usually sold in multi-packs. This
makes it cheaper to make several angels than just one, perfect for
Sunday school projects. This angel would make a wonderful.pngt!
Coral
Reef and Seaweed - -
There are thousands of species of beautifully colored plants and
animals in the world’s oceans. Create your very own bright neon
species!
Craft
Stick Eiffel Tower - -
On July 14th every year, France celebrates Bastille Day, their
national holiday. Each year fireworks are set off from the Eiffel
Tower, creating a beautiful display in the sky. Make your own Eiffel
Tower, complete with fireworks, to celebrate with the French!
Easy
Kids Craft: Origami Kites - -
Spring is here, and I’ve been getting my craft on lately. I
decided I wanted to make some pretty paper kites, ones I could use to
decorate my daughter’s room, hang in front of windows, or make
into a mobile. I also didn’t want to take a lot of time to make
them either. ‘Cause I’m impatient like that. This is what
I came up with – start to finish, less than 15 minutes.
Egg
Cup Ships - -
This Columbus Day, make your vary own mini versions of the Nina,
Pinta, and the Santa Maria! This fun recycle project is easy to put
together and great for a classroom activity.
Empire
State Toothpick - -
This toothpick skyscraper can inspire word problems!
Fishies
Swimmin in the Sea - -
Beautiful fish of any color you can dream of will happily swim
wherever you put them.
Flight
on the Beach - -
In December 1903, the first controlled airplane flight took place
over the dunes near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Recreate the Wright
brothers’ Flyer and the moment that changed transportation.
Football
Snack Toothpicks - - Make
our mini friend toothpicks for your Super Bowl party and your hors
d'oeuvres will never look so cute!
Frosty
Friends: Build a Snowman from Cotton Balls - -
Depending where in the world you live, your winters may or may not
involve snow. And while it is a big slushy mess after it melts, it sure is beautiful to look at
while it glistens in the sun or moonlight. One of the many benefits
of crafting is that with a little magic of your own, you can make
your own snow, or at least enough for a miniature snowman!
Glittering
Foil Craft - -
Dazzle your family with this decorative, flashy foil art.
Googly
Eyed Necklace - -
This is an original necklace you can make with your kids.
Graveyard
Ghouls - -
Try your "hand" at making these ghoulish Halloween ghosts
this Halloween to display in your home. Watch out for more ghosts
lurking in the background of the Rattlin' Bones Graveyard.
Gumdrop
Pumpkin - - Crafting
a pumpkin from orange
slice gumdrops,
toothpicks and a Styrofoam
ball is a great way to keep the kids entertained and results in a
beautiful centerpiece you'll just want to eat up.
Gumdrop
Christmas Tree - - Make
some gumdrop trees to decorate your holiday table. Then, let your
guests snack on the trees after dinner. Fun holiday activity!
Halloween
Decoration - Witchey's Toe Jam - - You will enjoy making this witchey’s tow jam with your kids.
Halloween
Frame - - Display
your favorite trick-or-treat photo in a "spooktacular" foam
frame the kids can make themselves.
Handmade
paper roses - -
Give a really special Mother's Day.pngt by crafting these Handmade
paper roses. It tends to get a bit messy, but is lots of fun and the
finished flowers look wonderful.
Handprint
Peacock - -This FreeKidsCrafts.com craft combines the fun of a free
printable and a handprint craft. We've even added a little extra
sparkle and shine with sequins.
High-Ceiling
Mosaic - -
Islamic architecture is striking and beautiful. Explore the use of
geometric shapes in mosques.
Hooked
on Earrings - -
Do you love funky jewelry? Why not make your own accessories to match
your wardrobe?! These earrings make great.pngts, too!
How
to Build a Toothpick Bridge - - Building
Toothpick Bridges is a common hobby that has no age limit. Building
Toothpick Bridges is also a common school project giving to kids with
the goal to build the strongest in the class. This article will cover
the basics to building a simple strong Toothpick Bridge.
How
to Make a Toothpick Star Ornament - - Here
is a really simple ornament that you don't even need glue to make.
Toothpick star ornaments are so pretty when they hang on a Christmas
tree. In fact, you can use these ornaments to fill up a tree. Add
some mirrors and lights and your living room will be elegant and
unique. The only thing that a child should not do alone is the spray
painting at the end.
How
to Make Mini Hair Ornaments - -
Miniature hair ornaments are a beautiful touch to any hairstyle. You
can recreate the look of these accessories at home (whether you
prefer tiny beads or charms) with a few simple craft supplies.
If
Dogs Could Fly - -
Imagine animals with amazing abilities! These wacky block print
creatures will tickle your fantasy.
Ivory
Soap Easter Bunny - -
This project is rated Easy to do and very cute.
Let
Me Tell You About... - -
Classmates collaborate to illustrate—and then present a mock
talk show—about a country’s land formations and features.
Prepare bright neon topographical maps and a riveting script!
Lifesaving
Layers -Earth’s Atmosphere - -
What’s happening above your head? You can’t see the
Earth’s atmosphere, but its layers are waiting for you to
explore!
Log
Cabin Bank - -
Learn to make a log cabin from toothpicks.
Lucky
Leprechaun - -
The clever little
Leprechaun is a charming addition to the St. Patrick's
Day decorations.
Maggie's
Glittery Toothpick Stars - -
Maggie has been crafting by herself and she's come up with something
very pretty: delicate, glittery, toothpick (and craft stick) stars.
Magic
Skittles Game - -
It's always fun to go bowling! Make your own tabletop skittles game
to play with friends and family.
Making
window clings with your kids - -
Most kids love to create things, especially if they can get the
credit. Window clings are a fun and simple project for them to make
and a lot of pride will go into telling everyone they know that they
made them.
Marshmallow
People - -
Have fun making these marshmallow people with your kids.
Martin
Luther King Jr. Rainbow Pin - -
Every Martin Luther King Day, I take the kids that are out of school
(many of them we watch for parents that are working) and so a special
craft or activity with them. This way they are learning something
about why we celebrate this day as a nation. This is the one that we
did last year as a group.
Me,
Myself, and I - -
Children demonstrate their individuality by crafting personal finger
puppets. They can write their own life story and act it out for the
whole family!
Microwave
Soap - -
If you want to add your favorite scent to this you are welcome to do
so when adding color but be careful with mixtures. You may want to
add potpourri or be creative. Wrap up the soap to give as a.pngt or
use for the entire family.
Mini
Mummy Pin - - Whether
you are celebrating the study of Egypt or celebrating Halloween this
is a fun hands-on project kid will love to make!
Mother's
Survivial Kit - -
I have a great.pngt that I received when my child was first-born, it
was htis Mother's Survivial Kit.
No-Melt
Snowmen - -
These merry snowmen get their roly-poly forms, red scarves, and
carrot noses from rolled fondant, a thick, pliable sugar mixture
often used to give wedding cakes a smooth finish (you'll find it at
baking-supply stores). Chocolate sprinkles stand in for coal eyes and
buttons; licorice drops make the hats.
Orange
Cloves Christmas Ball - -
Start by using the toothpick to make holes in your orange. This hole
will be used to put the whole clove into. Keep adding the cloves
until your whole orange is covered.
Painting
with Ice Cubes - -
Make unique paintings with ice cubes.
Paint
Stick Scarecrow - -
This adorable scarecrow makes a great decoration for your kitchen,
garden, porch, or just about anywhere you want to "stick"
him! Use scraps of material and inexpensive felt to put this cutie
together.
Pine
Cone Skier Craft - -
Instructions to make a cute skier out of a pine cone submitted by
Ruth.
Playful
Santas - -
Add some fun to your holiday with these merry Santa figurines.
Porcupine
Prickles - -
Stand back! W-a-y back! Real porcupine quills can prick! Will your
critter be friendly or fierce?
Prayer
stone - -
These stones are great little trinket.pngts and can be added to.pngt
cards or book marks.
Preschool
Arts and Crafts Fish - -
Fish are always a fun topic for preschoolers. Here are some great
preschool arts and crafts fish you can make with your little one.
Quilled
Snowflakes - -
Not all crafts are perfect for the smallest crafters and this one is
suited for the older pre-teen or teenager. When finished you can be
sure these beautiful snowflakes will bring a twinkle to the eye of
young and old alike.
Quilled Summer
SWAPs - Use
quilled ice cream miniatures to make swap pins. You can also decorate
picture frames, make cards or scrapbook.
Recycled
Rain Stick Craft - - Here's a neat project that uses toothpicks and used paper towel
rolls to make a rain stick! Just turn it upside down slowly to hear
the 'rain' falling inside!
Roly-Poly
Piglet - -
Here's a plump pig you can make from clay.
Salt
Dough Bag Pins - -
These playful and summery ornamental pins are perfect for hanging on
backpacks or beach bags. Make several and give some to your friends!
Salt
Dough Halloween Creatures - -
Halloween is a fun time of year filled with lots of traditional
characters. Why not bake up some fun Halloween crafts to paint this
Halloween season. Use them to decorate your house, yard, or party!
Salt
Dough Halloween Ghosts - -
These little Halloween craft ghouls are so easy to make your kids
will be howling for more. Make a big batch of dough and put together
as many Halloween ghouls as you can handle. These make great
Halloween windowsill decorations!
Sandal
Favor Box - - Decorate
a cardboard sandal and fill it with candy to give out at your luau
party.
Seed
Topiary - - Gather seeds and beans to create a wonderful geometric design in a
clay pot. Learn how to divide and measure a round object the easy
way, using rubber
bands.
Silver
Starburst Centerpiece Tree - - Silver
paint and glitter transform toothpicks and foam balls into
sophisticated centerpiece.
Singing
Spider - -
Just a little bit o' clay and wire and this spider will be singing a
happy tune!
Sleeping
Kitten - -
Here's a dreaming cat you can make from clay.
Smiley
Daddy & Me Magnet - -
Everyone knows what smileys are, so why not make one of you and your
dad? This adorable magnet is perfect for attaching to a filing
cabinet, refrigerator, or even a tool box.
Snowman
Ornaments - -
Add some glee to your tree with these adorable little snowmen.
Sparkle
Bracelets - -
Dazzle friends with bracelets that glitter with flowers and loops.
What could be more fun that making your own jewelry? Making bracelets
for.pngts!
Spoon
Percussion Mobile - -
Create a melodic mobile with recycled spoons. Visit flea markets or
yard sales to find spoons that will glimmer and sing at your touch!
Stamped
Wristbands - -
Sport your team colors. Show your manly style with wristbands that
are punched with texture. Best of all, they’re fun to make.
Stand
up Pig - - Fold
a piece of pink construction paper in half and draw a pig shape
leaving the fold as the pigs back. Children cut out the pig shape and
attach a piece of pink curling ribbon for the tail.
Stiffened
Fabric Ghost - -
This fabric stiffened ghost is a very fun Halloween
decoration to make, and it is much easier than it looks. The end result is
very eerie, because the
ghost doesn't have anything supporting it at all. Children will love
picking it up and checking it underneath. The hollowness inside
is achieved by using a fabric stiffener to the white cloth and
allowing it to dry overnight.
Styrofoam
Snowman - -
Your little one will have fun crafting this snowman out of Styrofoam!
Survival
Kit - Friendship - - Make
this creative.pngt for a friend. Purchase a small.pngt bag and fill
with the items below along with a label explaining each token.
Thanksgiving
Apple Turkey - - After
you take the kids apple picking, here's a perfect craft for the fall
season. Using many fun snack foods, your kids can make an apple
turkey from Education.com. The perfect kitchen craft, your kids will
have an exciting time making this fun character. They can name him
and put him on display for the big Thanksgiving meal.
Tissue
Paper Ornaments - -
Learn to make these tissue paper ornaments with the help of
toothpicks
Toddler
Craft – Styrofoam Wolf - - This
is a really simple craft-another in my series on projects you can
make from styrofoam balls. The possibilities of projects is endless!!
My son inspired this one. I asked him what he would like to
make and he said a Wolf, so off we went. You might want to read
a book like Little Miss Riding Hood when creating this craft.
Toothpick
Art - -
This is an easy art and craft project for kids.
Toothpick
Bow and Arrow - - This is a bow i thought up when i was
looking at the popsicle stick bow and arrow.
Toothpick
Cactus - - Learn
to make this toothpick cactus with your kids.
Tooth
Pick Ornament Crafts Activity - -
Make these quick and easy ornaments. The one to the left was made by
my daughter in 1984 at the age of 7. I have also used this craft in
my age 5 Sunday school class.
Toothpick
People: An Easy Way to Make Your Own Worry Dolls - -
Toothpick people make great.pngts, since they can be customized to
look like whoever you choose. You can even modify the same process to
make the toothpick person walking a dog, riding a horse, or riding a
dragon (with some tissue paper for the wings).
Toothpicks
Toys Craft for Kids- - The humble wooden toothpick - a slender
sliver of birch wood - is designed to help people remove bits
of food from between their teeth. These tiny pieces of wood are
produced by toothpick-manufacturing machines, the first of which was
patented on this day in 1872 by Silas Noble and J.P. Cooley. Thanks
to these long-ago inventors, modern parents can buy inexpensive boxes
of toothpicks and let kids make fun things with them.
Tree
Ornament - Tooth Picks - This quick Christmas craft project is so easy
to make but looks so effective.
Tzedakah
Box - - Make a Tzedakah Box to
remember the needy during the holiday season.
Watch
Me Grow Handprints - -
With a little personal touch, you can capture your children's
handprints in Crayola® Model Magic®. This keepsake wins hands
down with parents, kids, and relatives!
Watermelon
Flower Garden - -
Make this refreshing watermelon Flower Garden for your next party and
impress kids and grown ups alike made with Toothpicks.
What
Do We See... Under the Sea? - -
Dioramas are creative and appealing ways for kids to express their
ideas and apply their knowledge. Developing three-dimensional
displays flexes their creative and academic muscles.
Where
Do Bike Tires Start - -
Where do your bike tires start? Create a realistic scene to show how
rubber tappers in Brazil gather latex in huge rain forests.
Wild
Roller Coaster Ride - -
Draw a 3-D scream machine complete with all the thrills and chills of
your favorite amusement park. Use Crayola Twistables® and Toothpicks Crafts for Kids---what
else?
Wire
Decorated Frames - - These trendy wire frames make great.pngts and
they are easier than you would think!
Yarn
Rainbow - - Now
matter how rainy the day you can make the sun come out with your own
rainbow.
