[For Christmas parties and bento] Handmade Christmas food picks
Food picks that brighten up lunch boxes and dishes.
They’re especially handy at Christmas parties because they’re easy to grab and eat.
Some schools ban picks in young children’s lunch boxes, but at home or potluck parties they’re sure to shine.
Why not try making your own festive, Christmas-themed picks? In this article, we share DIY pick ideas that take just a little extra effort.
Change the colors and patterns, and you can use these ideas not only for Christmas but for everyday occasions too—so be sure to keep them in mind!
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[For Christmas parties and bento] Handmade Christmas food picks (1–10)
Ribbon-shaped pick
Introducing a super easy ribbon-shaped pick you can make with washi tape! Cut two strips of washi tape to a suitable length, place a toothpick in the center, and stick the pieces together.
Next, pinch in from both sides to create a ribbon shape! It’s cute as is, but you can also wrap a thinly cut strip of washi tape around the center for an extra touch.
This design really showcases the pattern, so if you find a washi tape you love, give it a try! It’s great not only for Christmas but also as a fun accent in everyday bento boxes.
Picks made using small Christmas motifs
Why not try making your own Christmas cake toppers? If you buy a cake from a bakery, it usually comes pre-decorated, so you don’t often make them yourself.
Using small Christmas-themed ornaments available at craft or baking supply stores, you can easily put them together—give it a try! For ornaments with attached wire, use them as-is; for those without, wrap wire around them first.
Then bundle them together and secure with more wire.
To finish, wrap floral tape around to hide the wire, and you’re done! If you want to use it as a cake pick, wrap aluminum foil around the part that will go into the cake.
Picks made using stickers
Here’s a perfect idea for anyone who wants to make party goods by hand without spending much money.
Add a small touch to store-bought stickers and create Christmas picks! The method is very simple: sandwich a toothpick between two round stickers, stick them together, and add a decorative sticker.
You can also cut out paper printed with Christmas motifs and attach that.
Why not make colorful, festive picks to match your Christmas dishes?
[For Christmas parties and bento] Handmade Christmas food picks (11–20)
Picks made with tissue paper
Let me introduce picks made from tissue paper that can brighten up your table without costing much.
If you use 100-yen shop flower paper, they’re super easy to make! First, cut origami paper into a rectangle, fold it in half, apply double-sided tape along the top edge, and make fine cuts with scissors.
Wrap it around a toothpick or bamboo skewer to create the pistil.
Next, fold a rectangular sheet of tissue paper several times and cut it into petal shapes.
Apply double-sided tape along the straight edge, then wrap it around the pistil while gathering it to create ruffles—that’s it! Using tissue paper in Christmas colors will enhance the festive feel.
Picks made using photos
How about creating unique picks using your favorite photos or pictures of your kids? They’re not only great for livening up a Christmas party, but they also make lasting memories.
All you have to do is print your chosen photos on sticker paper, cut them out, and stick them onto toothpicks.
You could also edit the photos and combine them with Christmas-themed backgrounds for a lovely finish.
Plus, try adding materials like ribbons or holly to enjoy customizing them while getting into the Christmas spirit!
Small flower pick in Christmas colors
Why not use a flower-shaped craft punch to make mini floral picks in Christmas colors? They’re simple yet so stylish! You can use them not only as picks, but also for Christmas cards and ornaments.
Punch out two flower shapes—one in red and one in green—then attach a pearl bead to the center of one flower, fix it onto the other flower, and you’re done in no time! You can also curl the petals of the top flower to give it a three-dimensional finish.
Besides red × green, combinations like red × white, green × white, or even patterned paper would look lovely too.
Handmade chenille stem ornament pick
Easy DIY with 100-yen colored pipe cleaners! These handmade pipe-cleaner ornament picks are great to make with your kids.
All you do is twist the colored pipe cleaners into Christmas-themed shapes! Try your favorite motifs like Christmas trees, stars, or wreaths.
After forming the shapes, twist the ends to finish them off.
Pipe cleaners are softer than regular wire, so it’s easy to shape them with just your hands—perfect for kids to work on safely.