I’ve got a fabulously festive DIY that’ll sprinkle a little extra magic into your holiday season. Introducing the cutest little Sugar Plum Fairy craft you ever did see – perfect for adding a dash of sparkle to your Christmas celebrations!

This adorable project is just the thing for tiny hands, ideal for kiddos aged 4 and up (and younger kids with a little help from their elf assistants, aka you, the parents).

It’s all about turning simple materials into a whimsical fairy that’s bound to become a cherished keepsake.

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Here’s what you’ll need to join in the festive crafting fun:

supplies for Popsicle stick craft sugar plum fairy christmas craft

Craft sticks (the magic wands of the crafting world)
A rainbow of acrylic paints in the softest pastels
Tulle that’s as pretty as a ballet slipper – think pastel purple and pink
Metallic silver pen for that touch of sparkle
Silver pipe cleaners, because what’s a fairy without her shimmering wings?
Felt in sunny yellow and bold black
Glitter! Because, well, glitter makes everything better, right?
The usual suspects: white craft glue, paintbrushes, a hot glue gun, and scissors

Now, don’t worry about getting it perfect. The charm is in the handmade touch! You’ll be crafting up a storm, creating not just a fairy, but also memories to last a lifetime.

Paint those sticks, layer that tulle, and add a twinkle with glitter.

As you’re painting and gluing, why not share your favorite holiday stories or belt out some Christmas tunes?

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What I absolutely adore about this craft is that it’s not just fun – it’s also a great way to sneak in some fine motor skill development.

And the best part? You get to personalize your fairy to represent the wonderful diversity of our world. Whether you’re painting your fairy with light brown skin or adding some black felt hair for an African American beauty, it’s all about celebrating the unique sparkle in each of us.

Once your fairy is all dressed up in her glittery best, she’s ready to pirouette onto your Christmas tree or dance across your mantelpiece.

And hey, why stop at one? Make a whole troupe of Sugar Plum Fairies for a full-on Nutcracker effect!

So grab your glue guns, spark your creativity, and let’s spread some crafty Christmas cheer. Happy crafting, everyone!

Popsicle Stick Sugar Plum Fairy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Create your very own enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy ornament with just a few craft sticks, some pastel paints, and a sprinkle of glitter.

This delightful craft involves painting, cutting, and gluing to transform simple materials into a charming fairy with a tulle skirt, felt hair, and shimmery wings.

It's a whimsical activity perfect for children over 4 years old, with a lovely opportunity to personalize your fairy for a diverse and inclusive celebration of the festive season.

Materials

Craft sticks
Pastel purple, pastel pink, light brown, and black acrylic paint
Pastel purple and pink tulle
Metallic silver
Silver pipe cleaners
Light yellow and black felt
White glitter
White craft glue
Extra fine tip paint brush
Angled paint brush
Hot glue/hot glue gun
Scissors

Tools

scissors

Instructions

Place 2 craft sticks side by side by carefully hot glue a small rectangle of felt to the back to make them stick together.
Repeat this step with 2 more craft sticks and then glue 1 set on top of the other set about halfway down.
Paint the dress and slippers of the Sugar Plum Fairy using a pastel colored paint.
Paint the face and legs dark brown for an African American Fairy or, paint the remaining craft stick a light brown color depending on the skin tone you need. You can also leave it plain.
Cut a strip of tulle about 6” x 5” fold in half 2-3 times and carefully hot glue on the bottom of the painted dress, pleating the tulle as you fold and glue. Glue the ends of the tulle to the back of the fairy and cut off any excess tulle if needed
Cut another piece of tulle about 3” x 4” and glue it on top of the tulle skirt. Cut the bottom into points.
Fold a pipe cleaner into two loops, one slightly smaller than the first and cut off any excess pipe cleaner. Repeat this step once more.
Carefully hot glue the Sugar Plum Fairy wings onto the back of the fairy’s dress.
Cut a nickel sized piece of felt for the hair, cut the nickel in half and carefully glue each piece at an opposite angle for three hair of the fairy.
Cut another tiny piece of felt for the bun of the hair and carefully glue it on top of the felt hair like pictured.
Use a fine tip paintbrush and black paint to paint eyes with eyelashes onto the fairy’s face.
Use a silver sharpie to paint laces onto the slippers and to outline the tip of the dress.
Use the tip of your finger to spread glue onto the dress sprinkle glitter on top, shake off over the trash and let the fairy dry.

To hang these cute DIY sugar plum fairy ornaments on the Christmas tree, just attach a loop of thread at the back, using clear tape or a hot glue gun so that you can place them on the branches of the Christmas tree.

And there you have it, folks – a sprinkle of pastel, a dash of glitter, and a whole lot of heart, and your very own Sugar Plum Fairy craft is ready to spread its wings!

Whether it’s hanging from your Christmas tree or twirling in a festive display, this sweet little fairy is sure to bring a smile to faces young and old. It’s more than just a craft; it’s a memory made tangible, a piece of holiday magic you’ve created with your own two hands.

So give yourself a pat on the back because you’ve just made the season a bit more merry and bright. Happy holidays and happy crafting

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