Popsicle sticks

[Lwalker]

Does anyone know where to get pre-drilled popsicle sticks? Cricket and Watson love a toy I get that has popsicle sticks on a wire separated by wooden beads. Problem is, they demolish it in about 20 minutes. I would love to make them but dont have a drill to make holes that won't break the sticks. Sigh. Parront problems.
:hammer:

 

[saroj12]

Cabirdnerds should have it.

 

[Lwalker]

Cabirdnerds should have it.

Thanks!

 

[iamwhoiam]

Could you use something like this to make the holes?
Crop-A-Dile Eyelet & Snap Punch | Jo-Ann

 

[EllaMay]

Could you use something like this to make the holes?
Crop-A-Dile Eyelet & Snap Punch | Jo-Ann

What an awesome idea! I have drilled tongue depressors to the point of really this is no fun! This would so much easier. Off to order!

 

[iamwhoiam]

Do a price comparison before you order. Maybe cheaper elsewhere.

 

[EllaMay]

Do a price comparison before you order. Maybe cheaper elsewhere.

Thank you! No worries ordered off of Amazon big savings, my go to place love Prime.

 

[Lwalker]

Could you use something like this to make the holes?
Crop-A-Dile Eyelet & Snap Punch | Jo-Ann

Hmmmm....That looks like it would work as long as it doesnt crack the sticks.

 

[iamwhoiam]

I wonder if a dremel or leather punch would work, too. Here is an example of punching holes in popsicle sticks with the Crop-A-Dile.
Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

 

[Lwalker]

I wonder if a dremel or leather punch would work, too. Here is an example of punching holes in popsicle sticks with the Crop-A-Dile.
Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

I love those decorations!

 

[JLcribber]

I think they have "pink" drills just for ladies at Home Depot. A good investment for you.

 

[rocky'smom]

I use tiny little hand drill bit, if you want picture please use @rocky'smom

 

[Lwalker]

I think they have "pink" drills just for ladies at Home Depot. A good investment for you.

Ladies "pink" tools? Uhm....

 

[mstomcat65]

I think they have "pink" drills just for ladies at Home Depot. A good investment for you.

I was looking at one for myself!

 

[Lwalker]

I was looking at one for myself!

I Googled and I am sure the tool is great. It's the marketing that I have a problem with.

 

[iamwhoiam]

A pink drill for ladies....
My yellow and black DeWalt drill aka "Bumblebee" is just fine for me.

 

[EllaMay]

A bit of a update, I received today the Crop-A-Dile Eyelet & Snap Punch I ordered off Amazon. It makes the easiest hole ever with no effort in the Large size tongue depressor type sticks. I did over 300 in no time, first punch I was so surprised how easy it punched with no effort was a bit scary. No more drilling holes for me!

Thank you iamwhoiam for the awesome suggestion!

 

[iamwhoiam]

You are welcome and glad that it worked out for you.

 

[Lwalker]

Thanks @EllaMay and @iamwhoiam !
I will look into getting one.