21 Pool Noodle Crafts That Are Loads Of Fun

Are you having a boring day and in need of something to pass the time? Maybe you’re looking for an easy and creative DIY craft that’s sure to be loads of fun? Or something to include the kids and keep them occupied for a while? Then these pool noodle crafts are exactly what you need!

It’s shocking to see the amazing things you can make using these long and colorful tubes. From party decorations to fun activities, to backyard games, we have just about every cool diy project you can make using them!

Here’s a great tip: If you don’t want to spend money purchasing pool noodles, head down to the dollar store and you might be in luck!

Let’s get crafting then, shall we?

Exciting Pool Noodle Crafts Worth Trying

1. Gorgeous Heart Wreath

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Idea via bowerpowerblog

Make this fun and pretty wreath for your front door by shaping the pool noodle into a heart shape, securing, and wrapping yarn to cover the pool noodle. Add a few flower embellishments on one side to finish things off.

2. Pool Noodle Race Track

Idea via ramblingsfromutopia

Kids’ toys can be pretty expensive and they grow out of them fast and the next thing you know, its collecting dust in the garage.

Save a few bucks by making this cool race track made from pool noodles. The kids are sure to find it equally satisfying and so much fun!

3. Pool Noodle “Candle” Centerpieces

Idea via gahangirl

How cool does this pool noodle craft look? Stunning, right? All you need to do is cut the pool noodles down to various sizes and pop those luminaries at the top!

4. Backyard Noodle Games

Idea via parents

This backyard game is ideal for summer and is sure to be loads of fun shooting pool noodles through the hoops. However, you’ll need some open space for this one, so be sure to prepare for that.

5. Straw Party Centerpiece

Idea via obsessivelystitching

Add a bit of fun to your party decorations by cutting out flower shapes from a pool noodle and sticking straws through them.

This particular one is sure to wow every kid at the party and soon enough they’ll be beaming with joy!

6. Pool Noodle Light Sabers

Idea via The Crafty Blog Stalker

Is anyone also very much into Star Wars? Then your kids are going to love these makeshift lightsabers.

7. Pool Noodle Rainbow

Idea via Sew Bright Creations

Are you throwing a party soon but need an amazing idea for cheap and cost-effective party decorations? Then try this easy rainbow backdrop using pool noodles and tissue paper for the huge puffy clouds!

8. Indoor Basketball

Idea via everneveragain

Need a fun game for those boring rainy days? Then this indoor basketball hoop is sure to occupy the boys for a few hours.

All you have to do is bend a pool noodle into a circle and secure that with duct tape to the door.

9. Pool Noodle Monsters

Idea via createcraftlove

Make these adorable pool noodle monsters that are sure to be a delight for the young ones. You’ll need straws, glue, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners.

10. Pool Noodle Lollipops

Idea via flickr

Here’s another brilliant party decoration idea using pool noodles! Though it’s a bit time-consuming, these giant lollipops are easy to make and they look awesome!

11. DIY Footstool

Idea via hometalk

Okay, let’s stop for a minute to appreciate the genius of this tutorial. This is hands down a brilliant way to make a footstool for almost next to nothing!

All you need to do is cut the pool noodles to a certain height, tie them together, and cover them with fabric.

12. Pretty Hanging Flowers

Do you need an easy diy project to pass the time? Then why not create a pretty hanging flower? All you have to do is cut the pool noodle into a flower shape and there you have it. It’s an awesome pool noodle craft that turns out to look fabulous.

13. Noodle Wicket Fun

Idea via parents

Here’s another fun backyard game for kids who love to play soccer or kick a ball around. To spice things up, have a competition to see who can shoot as many as possible in the wickets.

14. Pool Noodle Dinosaur

Idea via Make•Film•Play

15. DIY Luminaries

Idea via createcraftlove

Light up a room with these awesome pool noodle luminaries. The good news about this craft, you’ll only need one pool noodle since it only takes small pieces.

16. Noodle Ring Run

Idea via parents

You know that first backyard game we should have earlier? This is an alternative way to use the shooting hoop game but instead, they use it as a ring run.

17. Pirate Raft For Kids

All on board! Make this awesome pirate raft by joining a few pool noodles together, two more on either side, and a few other steps to finish it off.

18. Christmas Wreath

Idea via sweetpickinsfurniture

I’m always looking for cheap yet gorgeous wreaths to make and holidays are usually a costly time of the year. That’s why this pool noodle wreath is great if you want to cut down on a few odds and ends.

21 Pool Noodle Crafts That Are Loads Of Fun