DIY Stenciled Popsicle Stick Desk Set!

BySusan Myers on kids crafts

Amy Anderson with Mod Podge Rocks! created some wonderful new adhesive stencils for Plaid.  Fortunately, I happen to know Amy, and being friends with a blogging celebrity gets me all kinds of perks.  Now if I can just introduce myself to Tom Selleck, all would be good with the world!

Anyway, Amy asked me to create a project using her stencils.  So, I created a great kids craft project using Amy’s stencils, popsicle sticks and Mod Podge!  How about a Stenciled Popsicle Stick Desk Set?  A perfect teacher gift, or Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift!

stenciled popsicle stick desk set

Okay, you can quit laughing at the my big hair and my husband’s mullet!  This happens to be one of my favorite photos, even if it is 20 years old!  And what better way to show it off than in a Stenciled Popsicle Stick Desk Set!  Really!

stenciled popsicle stick desk set

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For this project I used:

Mod Podge Rocks! Stencils in Starlite
Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks (about 3 dozen)
Mod Podge
Glitter in Gold, Blue and Purple
Spouncer
Hot Glue
Tin Can
Matching ribbon
Photo (doesn’t have to have big hair and a mullet)

stenciled popsicle stick desk set

I left the backing attached to my stencil for easier maneuvering.  Simply lift up the stencil and line up the craft stick so that a row of pattern is centered on the stick.

stenciled popsicle stick desk set

Smooth the stencil down over top of the stick, adhering it.

stenciled popsicle stick desk set

Work quickly when spouncing Mod Podge on the stencils  – Mod Podge has a reduced dry time, so you’ll may need to go over some areas a few times.

Sitcom 2 step option

stenciled popsicle stick desk set

Sprinkle the glitter generously onto the stencil, and then tap off the extra into a container (waste not, want not, right?)

stenciled popsicle stick desk set

Carefully peel back the stencil to discover your awesome sparkly design!  You can touch up any areas that you missed with a tiny paintbrush and Mod Podge/glitter.

Plaid recommends that you wash the spouncers and stencils immediately after using so that you can use them again and again.   

stenciled popsicle stick desk set

 Repeat this process until you have roughly 3 dozen crafts sticks completed and sparkly.  Twelve in each color.

Click here for the next step!

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I am an artist, crafter and humor writer living in Atlanta, GA. I attended the Atlanta College of Art, and have a background in fine arts, graphic design, and photography. I like to specialize in vintage and recycled crafts such as quilling, Ukrainian Egg Dying, batik and quilting.

29 Comments

  2. As a former Girl Scout Leader this would be a great project for scouts!

  3. This is such a cute and fun idea! Love it! 🙂

  5. I think my daughter would love this for her craft desk. I’ll have to go get her some mod podge! Pinned to my DIY project board ; )

  6. Anonymous says:

    I think my daughter would love this for her craft desk. I’ll have to go get her some mod podge! Pinned to my DIY project board ; )

  7. Tree bark stencil is interesting. I have used larger types of stencils & lettering..these create patterns i hadn’t thought of even painting as borders, etc

  9. I like the tree bark especially when crafting for family reunion keepsakes.

  10. I like the chevron stencil.

  11. Bridget Allen says:

    They all look amazing, but I am definitely a “Key” girl. The keys are my favorite! Can’t wait to try them all. I’m already thinking of some projects to use them on!

  12. Michelle C says:

    Chevron peel & stick

  13. Very nice! I always liked that picture too.

  14. OMG Suzy this is brilliant! No surprise – you are amazing! Thank you thank you!

  15. Jackie L. says:

    Love the skeleton key. Thanks

  16. Ratna Fleig says:

    I like the chevron and skeleton keys.

  17. I think I like the Skeleton Keys. On a frame with a photo of a loved one inside, you could add the wording, “You hold the key to my heart!” That would be a lovely gift, don’t you think?

  18. I like the Skelton Keys and Tangiers.

  19. I really liked all of them but I would
    Probably go with skeleton keys

  20. Cookie 17 says:

    I saw some these at Micheal’s the day before storms hit,lol I like them all but Tangier one stands out to me Thank’sCookie17

  21. I like the dots the best but they are all neat.

  22. Love the dots. Your project is great.

  23. What a cute project. I even have a whole bunch of those sticks in my craft stash.

  24. Lillian Tremblay says:

    They are all very nice but I think I like the woodgrain the best.

  25. Karyle Byrd says:

    I like the chevron. Cute project.

  26. ColleenB. ~ Texas says:

    I like the Tangier
    Thank you for this opportunity
    ColleenB.

  27. I like the wood grain and the keys.

  28. I really like starbrite but the key stencil is hard to resist. Thanks for the chance to ein. Jackie

  29. I really like the chevron and the woodgrain ones!

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