How to make a Popsicle stick sled ornament for under $2

Step 3 We're painting the popsicle sticks red!

OK, now that you have the Popsicle sticks shaped the way you want, it's time to paint them. Lay down some newspaper or paper towels and get out your acrylic paint and paintbrush. You want to paint one side at a time and then let that side dry for about 30 minutes (or however long it says on the paint) and then paint the other side (don't forget the edges!). Let this dry for a couple hours (overnight is best).
When you are done they should look like the picture below.