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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.