Paint 2/3 of the popsicle stick with red paint as well as a small portion at the top for the hat.
Once the paint is dry, add a white stripe at both red edges as well as a black stripe around the center of the popsicle stick. Use a Q-tip to help make an even line.
Use the back of a paintbrush to add 2 small black dots for eyes.
Using the glue gun, add a white pom pom to the hat and a yellow pom pom on the black stripe for Santa's belt.
Add a tiny red pom pom for the nose, just underneath the eyes.
For Santa's beard, stretch out a cotton ball and glue it to the bottom of the face.
Glue a 4 inch loop of red ribbon to the back of the popsicle stick for hanging.