"P" is for Popsicle Set

Build: knock off popsicle set

Build and paint your own wooden popsicle set just like this one:

image from Pottery Barn Kids

The Pottery Barn Kids set is not too pricey at $24 and has free shipping but it's backordered until October 16th AND it's not personalized!

I used scraps all around so this project cost me $0.

Painted wood play popsicles in their very own holder:

I added a 'G' to the heart shaped popsicle:

And personalized the front:

The popsicles fit snug as a bug all lined up in their slots:

Here's how I made the popsicle set:

1. Cut wood:

1 - 2x6 @ 5"

2 - 3/4" plywood @ 2" x 3"

1 - 3/4" plywood @ 2.5" x 3"

2 - 1/2" MDF @ 2" x 3"

2. Make paper templates for each popsicle shape and trace onto wood:

3. Cut popsicle shape with jig saw:

4. Sand:

5. Prime and drill holes for stick using spade bit to match dowel:

6. Glue stick into popsicle bottom then cut all sticks at same length, mine are 3".

Prepare to paint by wrapping stick with tape and inserting popsicle into floral foam:

7. Begin painting:

8. Add more details:

9. To personalize print out letter to size, line up on popsicle and trace with ball point pen:

10. Paint on and inside the indent then add the dot detail:

11. Spray with clear gloss poly to seal, be sure to protect the wooden sticks from spray:

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