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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Toothpicks Crafts for Children
A toothpick to most people may be just a small stick that remove food from in between the teeth but to others it can be an essential material to use in craft making.
Holding clay together is a very popular use for toothpicks in crafts. You can use also toothpicks to make those adorable paper umbrellas that are used in tropical drinks. Toothpick are also often used in edible crafts (to keep it all together).
Place a small handful of toothpicks on a table and you are ready for toothpick play. Here are a few things you can make.(1) Place your toothpicks so that they form stars and squares. (2) See how many numbers you can make by placing the toothpicks in different patterns. Go from 1 to 10. Make several alphabet letters too. (3) You can make a house and a garage and a large office building with your toothpicks. Or, you can make a car or a boat or an airplane. (4) See if you can make a tree and a flower. Be creative, see what else you can draw or design with these little sticks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spinning Tops with Toothpicks & Paper Strips - All you need are some paper strips, glue, a pen, and a toothpick. You will see how easy these are to make and how much fun they are to play with.
Cork Bunnies - Make a cork bunny with the following easy-to-follow directions with a cork, cotton ball, toothpicks, and a few other items.
Traveling Zoo or Circus Cars - Make a traveling circus with moving circus cages.
Making Toothpick Christmas Ornaments - Learn how to use styrofoam ball or clay as the base to stick toothpicks.
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.
Cork & Toothpick Ostriches - With a little bit of elbow grease, you can make these birds with toothpicks, feathers, and a cork.
Viking Ships with Toothpick Oars - Learn how to make this viking ship out of real wood, toothpick oars, cork shields, and popsicle stick prow.
Cork Zebras - Make this cute zebra with corks, toothpicks, and some paint.
Gumball Cars with Toothpick Axles - The axles of a car are very imporant...this car has axles made out of toothpicks. Find out how to make these.
Soap and Oil Experiment - Use a toothpick to perform this Science experiment.
African
Trade Beads - Kids
learn about African history and geography as they create beautiful
necklaces, bracelets, and ankle bracelets. Wear them everywhere!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Empire
State Toothpick -
This toothpick skyscraper can inspire word problems!
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.
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.
Marshmallow
People -
Have fun making these marshmallow people with your kids.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Toothpick
Bow and Arrow - This is a bow i thought up when i was
looking at the popsicle stick bow and arrow.
Tree
Ornament - Tooth Picks - This quick Christmas craft project is so easy
to make but looks so effective.
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!