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  • SellClean May 3, 2012 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Does anyone remember the Popsicle sticks that had holes in them to build with after you ate the Popsicle? Those were great! And you got to eat a lot of Popsicles!
  • J-Ellen Mar 28, 2012 @ 9:50 am | delete
    Great job on this lens. Lots of ideas.
  • brynimagire Mar 27, 2012 @ 12:12 am | delete
    Interesting lens ! Nice post, thanks for sharing this wonderful and usefull information with us.
  • Showpup Jan 17, 2012 @ 9:41 am | delete
    I knew popsicle sticks were useful but, wow! So many uses. Love the craft projects.
  • Traceeshobbies Jan 11, 2012 @ 5:59 pm | delete
    I love the nail polish holder. My daughter will probably be using our saved sticks now!
  • Tolovaj Jan 8, 2012 @ 6:15 am | delete
    So many good fun projects for rainy days. Thumbs up!
  • vallain Jan 1, 2012 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    I was wondering what to do with a batch of these that I found in my cupboard. You've answered the question (and then some). Thanks.
  • Hannah Feb 29, 2012 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    you are so very welcome!!
  • jadehorseshoe Dec 20, 2011 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    VERY useful info.
  • aLundy Nov 19, 2011 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    fun and interesting
  • KathyMcGraw Nov 5, 2011 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    I like how this is set-up, so easy to find the different uses for popsicle sticks, for all sorts of cute crafts.
  • ratetea Sep 30, 2011 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    There are also some great games you can make out of popsickle sticks. One of my friends made an Apples-to-Apples like game out of popsickle sticks, using sharpie markers to paint the ends red and green, and then writing things on each stick. That's just one of an endless set of possibilities!
  • adamfrench Sep 28, 2011 @ 8:00 am | delete
    Impressive lens, thumbs up
  • Michelle77 Aug 4, 2011 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    I really like that little sled ornament made out of popsicle sticks! :)..I will be making some of those! great ideas all over this lens!!
  • ClassyGals Aug 1, 2011 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    I love the many uses you've featured for popsicle sticks. It brings back the days of my childhood when we loved crafting with them.
  • craftelf Jun 16, 2011 @ 10:06 pm | delete
    You have a great collection of Popsicle stick crafts. I've made a picture frame that i would like to share from recycled Popsicle sticks. http://www.craftelf.com/Craft_elf_general_Popsicle_stick_Picture_frame.htm
  • Irenemaria Jun 14, 2011 @ 2:40 am | delete
    This is so funny and smart and good! I have used them for many years to stir and mix colors when I paint. Children I know, save them for me =D
  • blue22d May 11, 2011 @ 10:49 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. We always saved our ice cream sticks and they work well for little job around the house, especially applying glue. I must give you a Squid Angel Blessing.
  • NYThroughTheLens Apr 23, 2011 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Very useful!
  • Green_Apple Apr 11, 2011 @ 4:48 pm | delete
    nice lens, thx for your sharing
  • Craftybegonia Mar 24, 2011 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    Popsicle sticks are a wonderful craft material! Thank you for sharing!
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 16, 2011 @ 3:20 pm | delete
    fantastic ideas!!
  • Brite-Ideas Feb 19, 2011 @ 12:34 am | delete
    very useful tips and ideas, :)
    Barb
  • BigGirlBlue Jan 1, 2011 @ 5:42 pm | delete
    I wish we had this list when I was a kid. I used to collect them like crazy.
  • Dec 31, 2010 @ 6:14 am | delete
    Nice to see someone who loves to this theme and sharring usefull info
  • mysticmama Dec 22, 2010 @ 11:37 pm | delete
    ~ Blessed >*
  • ezpostcard Dec 9, 2010 @ 6:38 am | delete
    had a project of this when I was in grade school, maybe I'll try it again. I like the kitchen utensil holder.
  • artgoodman Nov 26, 2010 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    Great lens, I used to build stuff all the time as a kid. Thanks for sharing this great lens.
  • manndtp Nov 18, 2010 @ 2:59 am | delete
    No more throwing them away for me. Wonderful lens.
  • manndtp Nov 18, 2010 @ 2:57 am | delete
    No more throwing them away for me.
  • AmbrosiaPopsicle Nov 13, 2010 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    I love popsicles, so happy to see the many uses! :)
  • puzzlemaker Nov 11, 2010 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    More ideas here than I could have every imagined. I like the trivet idea and plant labels. Lensrolling to Popsicle Stick Ornaments.
  • KM9999999 Oct 25, 2010 @ 12:02 am | delete
    I really like the popsicle basket. That's cute.
  • alteredkat Oct 15, 2010 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    I'm a huge fan of your green lenses...I couldn't go around blessing green lenses without including one of yours...you are the Queen of Green! Blessed & featured here: http://www.squidoo.com/100-blessings
  • Sep 27, 2010 @ 4:22 am | delete
    There are so many great ideas for re-using our popsicle sticks that I had to bookmark the page! We use them for simple crafts but there are several here I want to make. Thanks, Michelle!
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 19, 2010 @ 10:26 am | delete
    We don't eat popsicles, but what fantastic ideas, and so many, for reusing them! Well done! - Kathy
  • mukunda22 Sep 17, 2010 @ 9:16 am | delete
    What a novel idea! One thing I am sure none of us wants, though, is a bunch of popcycle sticks cluttering up our house, with the intention of doing something with them--someday!!
  • measthebeast Sep 15, 2010 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    I had no idea that you could use Popsicles for so many different things. I used to like to use them to build mini log cabins. Arts and crafts work is really fun and entertaining. http://www.gadgetree.com
  • Elanie Jul 19, 2010 @ 8:21 am | delete
    I love your ideas!

    This is what happened to mine... http://www.fueling-christian-life.com/bug-crafts.html
  • totalhealth May 17, 2010 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    lots of creative ideas on how to use popsicle sticks for crafts. there are actually unlimited to number of ways to make beautiful things out of them
  • a_willow May 28, 2010 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    Yes. Popsicle sticks and craft sticks can be used in unlimited ways for crafts projects. Only limit is our own imagination! :)
  • renee7 Apr 3, 2010 @ 2:30 pm | delete
    Popsicle crafts for little kids goes way back, but I love some of the newer ideas that you have like the purse. Great lens!
  • kathys55 Mar 30, 2010 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    Great site! Saw some ideas I never thought of! Its a 5 for you. Lensrolled you to my http://www.squidoo.com/recycleyourstuff
  • corinnemwestphal Mar 26, 2010 @ 1:39 am | delete
    I do some collections of every day items for an elementary school in S. Africa. Your tips are fabulous and will be very helpful to the teachers in desperate need of new ideas.
  • mainmom7501 Mar 7, 2010 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    Great Lens ! It got brain to working on some other ideas. Thanks !
  • Jewelsofawe Feb 7, 2010 @ 8:15 pm | delete
    Great ideas!
  • lasertek Dec 14, 2009 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    Nice! Popsicle sticks come in handy. Moreover, it can be used as an art piece. i like the ideas that you've shared here. Great job!

    Hope you could visit my lenses as well. Thanks
  • Dec 6, 2009 @ 11:53 pm | delete
    Hi again Michelle - another fantastic re-purposing lens. 5 stars. You really have a gift!

    Mahogany
  • nextchapterlearning Dec 1, 2009 @ 10:34 pm | delete
    Great ideas! LOVE the Christmas craft projects to make with popsicle sticks!

    Thanks!
    Jenn
    http://www.Glass-Block-Crafts.weebly.com (free Christmas craft ebook!)
  • 007 Oct 30, 2009 @ 11:04 pm | delete
    Great Ideas ( :
    Very much appreciated.
  • spunkyduckling Oct 24, 2009 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    Oh my gosh willow! Teach me how to get those beautiful orange headers. Email me or do it in ning. thanks. 5* Love this lens. Original. Design look's like popsicle sticks
  • Oct 18, 2009 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    I love the color schemes in your lenses- gorgeous! Brilliant job, very creative -:) With love, Darcie
  • Earth_Friend Oct 17, 2009 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    5 *****! Great ideas for something so simple as popsicle sticks! I love it! Those would be fun activities for kids too. Take a look at my lens, http://squidoo.com/greentipsforkids I think you might be interested in the information there too. Once again, good job!

    Matthew
  • Beetlemania Oct 10, 2009 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    Great ideas!
  • armhida Aug 18, 2009 @ 5:40 am | delete
    It's a great thing that popsicle sticks can be recycled. Hope everything on Earth can be recycled.
  • Ladydove62 Jul 1, 2009 @ 7:09 pm | delete
    Your lenses are terriffic!
  • Senora_M Jun 14, 2009 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    Good ideas! We're not eating popsicles yet (9 months old) but we'll remember some of these projects when we do!!
  • lukegeothermalsales Jun 6, 2009 @ 11:23 am | delete
    This is great! I love popsicles so I'm going to have to use some of those ideas! check out http://www.geothermalsales.net
  • GingerAlly May 22, 2009 @ 9:52 am | delete
    thanks for the great recycling tips, I'm really going to collect those popsicle sticks now, I just love red ones! 5 stars ~~
  • spirituality May 15, 2009 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • ChineseKitesforKids Apr 21, 2009 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    great lens! time to get busy with the kids
  • GreenProducts4Me Apr 12, 2009 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    Good lens. I am going to try to do the frame with the kids.

    Monique
    www.greenproducts4me.info
    www.greenproducts4me.net
  • Apr 10, 2009 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! I'm going to try the basket :)
  • Rewards4life Apr 9, 2009 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    This lens is as pretty as it is useful! Many great ideas you have here. A brilliant job!
  • SemperFidelis Apr 8, 2009 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel today!
    www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
    ~ Colleen :o)
  • GreenEcoBean Apr 7, 2009 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    what a great lens idea!! I have a few green ones too, one is squidoo.com/green_lifestyle you might like it. Keep up the good work!
  • kiwisoutback Apr 6, 2009 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Now that I've had the chance, this lens is blessed! Incredible work as always. I see you have some wings yourself now!
  • poutine Apr 5, 2009 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    I love that tip: "Emergency Splint for a Finger"
  • CCB Apr 5, 2009 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    My wife insists on recycling everything. Its a good habit to get into.
    Thanks for sharing
    CCB
  • dustytoes Mar 27, 2009 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    I love the idea for remembering the paint color. You always have great ideas. Very nice.
  • stargazer00 Mar 1, 2009 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    Welcome to the Money Saving Tips
  • Tipi Feb 25, 2009 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    I always reuse popsicle sticks. Love your lens! :))
    Gained some great ways to reuse them.
    Susie
  • gods_grace_notes Feb 24, 2009 @ 4:49 pm | delete
    Paint swatches? Yep
    Garden labels? Yep
    Kids crafts? Yep...
    Great ideas, love 'em all!
    You have made a great lens, too!
    Connie
    : )
  • Belindance Feb 14, 2009 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    Very cute lens, makes you want summer to hurry up....more popsicle sticks available.
  • spirituality Feb 13, 2009 @ 1:54 am | delete
    Wow. Great ideas. I especially liked the one to make puzzles out of popsicle sticks :)
  • Carol Wingert Feb 3, 2009 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    I remember the Sled Christmas Tree ornament. My son made one when he was in grade school, and we still have it!! (he will be 31 in May!!!)
  • chloecavanaugh Jan 12, 2009 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Angel Blessings from Squid Little, aka Chloe Cavanaugh!
  • The_Party_Animal Jan 1, 2009 @ 10:38 am | delete
    Yahoo you are a winner in The Squidoo Home for The Holidays Lens Contest So Go Grab your badge.
  • aj2008 Dec 16, 2008 @ 10:22 am | delete
    More great ideas, Michelle. Lensrolled to my green lenses & 5 lollypops for you!
  • Wysiwigs Dec 12, 2008 @ 8:13 am | delete
    What a great lens...love your ideas (not to mention the fact that it's a great excuse to eat LOTS more Fudgesicles :o)
    Http://www.squidoo.com/ConnieCrankpot
  • ClaudetteKeith Dec 11, 2008 @ 12:34 am | delete
    GREAT Crafts
    I Loved it.
    Claudette
  • poutine Dec 4, 2008 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    Good craft ideas in this lens. Perfect to amuse the little ones.
  • Dec 1, 2008 @ 9:03 am | delete
    Fantastic idea! I remember that my nephew once had a project of this in grade school.
  • mistyblue75605 Nov 30, 2008 @ 11:13 am | delete
    I love this stuff! Will have to do some projects with the kids for Christmas! 5*'s
  • TheGreenerMe Nov 5, 2008 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    You always come up with the most creative ideas for recycling, this is a great idea! Lensrolling to one of our recycling lenses.
  • poddys Nov 3, 2008 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    QA very good lens and some very inventive ideas. Love the associated pictures. 5*****
  • pmolinero Oct 29, 2008 @ 3:58 am | delete
    Great lens,and interesting ideas. It is going to my bookmarks for the time when I can use this for crafting with my little one. 5*
  • saraht43 Oct 28, 2008 @ 9:00 am | delete
    Wow, you have got me drooling over the fun crafty ideas. What an awesome idea for a lens. Definately a 5* rating. Gonna favor and twitter this one as well. Great Job
  • The_Homeopath Oct 27, 2008 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    Don't laugh - but I use popsicle sticks to spread the hot wax when I wax my brows.
  • LucyVet Oct 27, 2008 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    Lots of great tips! I feel like I need more popsicle sticks!
  • WhitU4ever Oct 27, 2008 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Brings back memories... Great lens!
  • aquariann Oct 27, 2008 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    Neat lens and interesting ideas! Those Cool Treats pinback buttons are too cute.
  • MarcoG Oct 27, 2008 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Very nice lens with lots of lovely and creative ideas :) I like it a lot :)
  • daria369 Oct 27, 2008 @ 11:42 am | delete
    That is so funny and neat - ideas like these always fascinate me...
    Another great lens, willow - cestitam!
  • ChristiannaGarrett-Martin Oct 26, 2008 @ 5:18 pm | delete
    Great Lens! Useful things to do with the sticks. :)

    Christianna
  • naturegirl7 Oct 25, 2008 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    Welcome to the Naturally Native Squids group. Don't forget to add your lens links to the appropriate plexos and vote for them.
  • lakeerieartists Oct 25, 2008 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    This is a great, great lens. Terrific job, Willow!!
  • ByRoy Oct 25, 2008 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    Where do you get all these great ideas from? Great lens, well written. 5*'s.
  • BeautifulDreamer Oct 24, 2008 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    What great ideas! What a fun lens! 5*
  • dreamsgate Oct 24, 2008 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    I loved it. I'm going to have to try some of these with my little girl. Bet we have a ball.
  • susannaduffy Oct 23, 2008 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    I had a great laugh reading this. They have always just looked like icey-pole sticks to me, I don't have your amazing eye 5*
  • ArtByLinda Oct 23, 2008 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    These are some fun ideas, I love the little picture frame idea. I think it will work for all my little ACEO's too! Linda
  • dandepp Oct 23, 2008 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    Nice ideas - the kids will love them as much as they enjoy the popsicle! (or lolly as us English say!)
  • Belindance Oct 13, 2008 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    This is how we use to be when I was a kid, we use to recycle more. We used our clever minds to create new things from things around the house! Thanks for sharing!
  • StephanieManning Oct 13, 2008 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Nice lens! 5* If you haven't already, you should enter this into the The Squidoo Lens Contest under the craft section!
  • BethErickson Oct 7, 2008 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Nice lens. For sure my grandchildren will love this. I have lots of Popsicle sticks left from birthday parties that's just sitting inside the cabinet. I can't wait to see them having fun making arts. :)

    5 stars for a wonderful lens!

    Please take some time to visit my lens. :)
  • drs2biz Sep 27, 2008 @ 9:04 pm | delete
    Great fun... great ideas!
  • mulberry Sep 25, 2008 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    There are people like me who just see a popsicle stick and then there are people like you who see art, a story, a tool, and like a billion other things! Thank goodness for people like you.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Sep 25, 2008 @ 7:07 am | delete
    How fun! There will be stars on sticks!
  • cnight07 Sep 19, 2008 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Great Ideas's for the kids. My little one loves to to arts and crafts. Check out this lense yo might be interested in it since your a greeny too!
    http://www.squidoo.com/TopFord65MPGcar
  • Barkely Sep 17, 2008 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    Thanks for adding this great lens to the Fun For Kids Group:)
  • GreenRevolution Sep 16, 2008 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    Wow! Great ideas on how to reuse popsicle sticks and help the environment. Excellent work!
    5 ***** & faved

    ~Bruce~
    Save Gas. Save the Planet.
  • OhMe Sep 14, 2008 @ 10:14 am | delete
    I remember doing crafts with popsicle sticks as a child and that was a long time ago. I will enjoy some of these with my grandson. Great lens. 5*
  • Joan4 Sep 14, 2008 @ 6:53 am | delete
    Great ideas! Helpful lens! Looks like good ideas for me and the grands!
  • rms Sep 4, 2008 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    I love popsicles! Great lens!
  • beeobrien Sep 4, 2008 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    Fun ideas! When I was herding cub scouts, we always did some kind of popsicle stick project.
  • ThomasC Sep 4, 2008 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    My granny was great at saving Popsicle sticks and then when each of her Grand kids came by, she would show us how to build things with them! Great Lens, I am blessing it for you!
    ThomasC

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