18 Pool Noodle Crafts
Discover some of the most creative uses for pool noodles right here.
Pool noodle crafts are insanely cheap and so much fun to make. Create shockingly beautiful decor as well as cute toddler crafts with these ideas!
Below are several of our favorite things to make with pool noodles. There are great summer crafts such as making a floating cooler or backyard games, and there are clever ideas for any other season as well!
I personally love the door ideas featured below. Make wreaths for any holiday with some of these genius projects!
Last, don't forget to make some of the darling decor featured below. Need a new cat bed? A pool noodle can help. Looking for a clever hack for making floating candles? Don't miss the two versions featured below! You'll love the uniquely lovely projects featured in this collection.
Pool Noodle Crafts
Simple Pool Noodle Floating Cooler DIY
Start with this clever idea for all your pool parties, or even if it's just you and your spouse relaxing on a Saturday afternoon. Have your beverages within easy reach with this clever hack!
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Bathtime Pool Noodle Games for Toddlers
This adorable idea just requires some duct tape and your pool toys to make the kids love bathtime instead of hate it!
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Pool Noodle Lightsaber DIY Craft
Make a project inspired by everyone's favorite space opera! This is an easy craft for toddlers and older kids to make, and of course it's so much fun to play with! Use this project to customize a Halloween costume, or simply for everyday play.
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DIY Fall Wreath from a Pool Noodle
This wreath is SO clever and it's such an easy craft to customize for any season. Select your favorite wide ribbon in a gorgeous print and wrap the pool noodle, then embellish as desired!
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Pool Noodle Shamrock Wreath
Now THIS is a clever tutorial! Take advantage of the bendability of this pliable material and make a truly unforgettable St. Patrick's Day decoration!
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Life-Size Pool Noodle Ponies
These adorable ponies are PERFECT for the grandkids to play with! They're insanely easy to make, so they can even help put them together with you.
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Pool Noodle Bumblebees
This elementary school craft is great for summer fun! Make your own homemade toys using pool noodles. If the little ones love bumblebees, this is such a perfect craft to make together.
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Pool Noodle Witch Legs
Need a new Halloween decoration? It's super easy to craft your own witch legs using pool noodles. The kids will get a kick out of this one!
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DIY Giant Candy Cane
Speaking of holiday decorations, how incredibly elegant is this pool noodle craft? Turn a noodle into the cutest candy cane door decoration with this clever wreath alternative.
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Pool Noodle Lights
Make the cutest floating tealights for summer parties with this pool noodle craft!
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Holiday Pool Noodle Lights
If you love the pool noodle lights pictured above, you'll love this holiday version! If you live somewhere warm during Christmas time, you'll love the festive quality of this project.
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Sweater & Pool Noodle Pet Bed
You read that right. Make an inexpensive pet bet entirely from recycled materials! Your furry friend will love it.
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DIY Pool Float
This awesome project is a super easy hack for making a comfortable floating chair for the pool.
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Pool Noodle Toss Backyard Game
This is such a fun and thrifty way to make a classic game. Make the different hoops worth different amounts of points for a fun and challenging summer party game.
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Popcorn Kernel Fall Wreath
A pool noodle is your wreath base on this fantastic wreath idea! The tutorial says to use this wreath for fall, but if you love the colors and the overall effect, feel free to display it year round.
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Blue Jean Planter
This may not look like a pool noodle craft at first glance, but the foam is a key component of this quirky planter!
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Halloween Pool Noodle Crafts
These easy pool noodle crafts make cute and spooky decorations for Halloween. You can create the entire set in about 30 minutes. For this project, we’re going to transform pool noodles into bats, spiders, Frankensteins, and jack-o-lanterns.
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Buffalo Check Pumpkin Diy
Learn how to craft DIY buffalo check pumpkins for fall decorations! It’s made using a Dollar Tree plastic pumpkin bucket and pool noodle, buffalo check fabric, fake floral leaves and a foraged stick.
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