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20 Pool Noodle Projects You Can Make

June 17, 2020 By: Katie95 Comments

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Pool Noodles are a symbol of summer and you can find them in so many fun colors and shapes!

image of red, green, blue and purple pool noodles

Where Can You Buy Pool Noodles?

Pool noodles can be found in most Department Stores like Walmart, Target, or Amazon.

But my favorite place is Dollar Tree!

How Much do Pool Noodles Cost

It really depends on where you purchase the pool noodle as to how much it will cost. Many Place are $2 to $4 each.

But that is why I love Dollar Tree. Because they are only $1!

20 Pool Noodle Projects You Can Make

Have you ever thought about ALL OF THE THINGS you can make with a pool noodle? The possibilites really are endless! It just takes a little bit of creative thinking.

Not feeling creative? No worries, I’ve got you covered. Below you will find 20 Pool Noodle Project Tutorials. That’s right, each project includes step by step instructions so you will know exactly what to do to create your own Pool Noodle Craft.

Simply click on the title above the photo to be taken to the step by step tutorial.

1. Pool Noodle Lightsaber

image of green and orange Pool Noodle Lightsabers

2. Pool Noodle Building

image of Pool Noodle Building

3. Pool Noodle Hurdles

image of a girl jumping over Pool Noodle Hurdles

4. Floating Pool Noodle Lounger

image of a woman on a Floating Pool Noodle Lounger

5. Pool Noodle Race Track

image of two kids playing with a Pool Noodle Race Track

6. Target Practice

image of a boy throwing a pool noodle for Target Practice

7. Pattern Lacing

image of supplies used for Pattern Lacing

8. Foam Wreath Form

image of using a blue pool noodle as a wreath form

9. Pool Noodle Ring Toss

image of purple and yellow pool noodles used in a ring toss game

10. Pool Noodle Luminaries

image of electronic votive candles in Pool Noodle Luminaries

11. Pool Noodle Sprinkler

image of a girl jumping in a Pool Noodle Sprinkler

12. Toddler Bed Rail Hack

image of how to use a pool noodle as a Toddler Bed Rail Hack

13. “Stone” Decorative Column

image of a "Stone" Decorative Column

14. Pool Noodle Napkin Rings

image of Pool Noodle Napkin Rings

15. Nunchucks

image of Pool Noodle Nunchucks

16. Rocket Flinger

image of pool noodle Rocket Flinger

17. Pool Noodle Straw Toppers

image of Pool Noodle Straw Toppers

18. Paintbrush Holder

image of a pool noodle Paintbrush Holder

19. Trampoline Safety Hack

image of Trampoline Safety Hack

20. Drawing Robot

image of Drawing Robot

Whew!  That is a lot of ideas! But are you still wanting more?

In another post, I have even more Pool Noodle Craft Ideas! Click here to see them all.

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What have you used or created with a pool noodle? Share and leave a comment below.

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Comments

  1. Kelly Rowe says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Great round up! The fun you can have with a pool noodle 🙂 Hugs!

    Reply
  2. Great flower lady says

    June 17, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    FUN!!

    Reply
  3. Lorrie says

    June 17, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Awsome ideas, you were sure using your noodle!

    Reply
  4. Debbie @ OtRD says

    June 18, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    So many great idea! Who would have thought!!

    Reply
  5. Kara at Petals to Picots says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    Fun ideas!

    Reply
  6. pinkoddy says

    June 18, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    Wow what a lot of really good ideas.

    Reply
  7. Crystal says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    Love these ideas! Anytime something is used as something not originally intended, I’m in! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Crystal says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    BTW…pinning it! 🙂

    Reply
  9. thnxpinterest.com says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    Very cute ideas – like the concept of your blog. Might borrow some of these ideas as PINspiration for an upcoming blog post. Thnx!
    PS – found you via Toot Your Horn Tuesday

    Reply
  10. [email protected] Homemade says

    June 19, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    I love these ideas! I never thought to use it in any other way than the norm. Thanks for sharing!

    Visiting from Whimsically Homemade!

    Reply
  11. Jenn @ One Thrifty Chick says

    June 20, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    I just found you through 733, but you should link up to Fox Hollow Cottage. She just did a Pool Noodle link party yesterday!! Yours it so much fun, and not like the others I saw linked up!!

    Thanks for the great ideas!

    Reply
    • Katie Adams says

      June 21, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks for the heads up. I linked up!

      Reply
  12. Sylvie Créative - Créations Ma Déco Maison says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    I use it to hang my necklaces 😉 http://madecomaison.blogspot.com.es/2011/10/porte-colliers-encore-plus-stable.html I’ve loved your post!

    Reply
    • Katie Adams says

      June 21, 2012 at 1:38 pm

      I love it! So smart! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  13. Kayla A. says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    This is so great! I love all these great ideas! Thanks for the post! =]

    shesfreakingcrafty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Jessica Kielman says

    June 21, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    Thanks for linking this to our noodle party! A whole plethera of pool noodle ideas!!!

    Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    Reply
  15. Debbiedoo's says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Oh my gosh! talk about oodles of noodles inspiration here! I love it. Thanks for joining in on the fun!

    Reply
  16. The Stuff of Success says

    June 22, 2012 at 12:32 am

    These are some great pool noodle ideas! Thanks for linking to TheStuffofSuccess. Athena

    Reply
  17. The House at Bluebird Lane says

    June 22, 2012 at 3:01 am

    Great round-up of noodle ideas! Who would have ever guessed that pool noodles could be used in so many different ways? Thanks so much for sharing! Visiting from the Pool Noodle Party at Fox Hollow Cottage.:-)

    Reply
  18. Claiming Our Space says

    June 22, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Love this round up! I think I need to get a stash of noodles. Thanks so much for sharing at Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you next week.

    Reply
  19. Crafty Mischief says

    June 23, 2012 at 12:22 am

    Wow! Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Jen says

    June 23, 2012 at 3:18 am

    We put pool noodles under the front of our couch to keep toys from running away, it worked like a charm.

    Reply
    • Katie Adams says

      June 27, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      Another great use! Thank You!

      Reply
  21. Karen at Bargain-ista.com says

    June 23, 2012 at 4:24 am

    This is a great post! I read it the other day, and saw pool noodles at the 99 Cent Store, and thought of you. I wish they had the flower shaped ones because I totally love that party curtain!

    Reply
    • Katie Adams says

      June 27, 2012 at 2:38 pm

      Oh you thought of me?! Thanks! I agree the flower shaped ones do make some cute things.

      Reply
  22. Michele says

    June 24, 2012 at 3:55 am

    well i had no idea all the things one could do with a pool noodle! very cool. happy passion parade friday. xo

    Reply
  23. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says

    June 25, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    LOTS of cool ideas! Love the headboard!

    Reply
  24. DebbieDoesCreations says

    June 25, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    Love this round up. Thanks so much for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday 🙂

    Reply
  25. [email protected] says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Awesome round-up!!!!!

    Reply
  26. Christa says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:28 am

    What really cute ideas!

    Reply
  27. Cheryl @ Sew Can Do says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    There are a lot of fantastic ideas here – thanks!

    Reply
  28. Michelles Tasty Creations says

    June 26, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    These are awesome ideas! I’m pinning this today. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday 🙂 Have a great week.

    Reply
  29. Karima says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Oh Wow – so many uses – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    July 3, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Stuff them in your knee high boots so they stand up straight

    Reply
    • Katie Adams says

      July 6, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      Great tip!

      Reply
  31. Chelryl says

    July 6, 2012 at 10:51 am

    the bed bumpers for toddlers works well for older adults; we use these in the nursing home for those who roll out of bed. I also use it as a leg pad on my son’s wheelchair.

    Reply
    • Katie Adams says

      July 6, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      Pool noodles are just amazing! Thanks for another great tip!

      Reply
  32. Julie says

    July 7, 2012 at 2:58 am

    I just put one of the larger diameter ones down between my daughters bed and the wall to keep stuff from falling down behind the bed! Works GREAT!!!

    Reply
    • Katie Adams says

      July 7, 2012 at 3:52 pm

      Great idea thanks!

      Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:44 am

    I used one to make my own draft blocker. I cut 2 lengths the width of my door and encased them in material with a small strip between them the size of the bottom of the door. You just slide it under the door and it works just like the ones they sell for $19.00. There’s only 3 seams needed:) and I used scrap fabric so the whole thing just cost alittle over a dollar, actually less than that because it’s a good use of the noodles when your done with them for the summer:)

    Reply
  34. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2012 at 1:28 am

    I cut a slit in a pool noddle and slid it on our glass top tv stand to use as a baby bumper pad. Much much cheaper then the legit baby proofing products.

    Reply
  35. MamaAllie says

    July 20, 2012 at 1:30 am

    I cut and taped one around the metal edges of our bed frame. Keeps from knocking your shin on it in the middle of the night. No more bruised shins!!!

    Reply
  36. Anonymous says

    July 20, 2012 at 4:42 am

    Not sure if anyone posted this idea yet, but I cut pool noodles to size and use them as boot forms. You can get them at the dollar tree and (depending on the height of your boots), fill 2 – 3 pairs!

    Reply
  37. Anonymous says

    July 23, 2012 at 1:53 am

    I like the sprinkler ideas I’m a kid and love the water (I’m 11) but VERY mature for my age

    Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    July 23, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I have a fireplace hearth that has a rough granite edge. Instead of buying expensive fireplace guards for children, I split noodles on one side, all the way down and pop them on my hearth edge. When our daughter was three, she was excited and ran to jump into some large floor pillows. She overshot the pillows and opened up her forehead on the edge of our brick fireplace hearth. Now I use the noodles for my grandchildren’s safety. Works great!

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    • Suzy McCarty says

      July 23, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      Slit one side of a noodle and pop it on your pipes under your house. No more buster pipes or frozen pipes in the winter!

      Reply
    • Suzy McCarty says

      July 23, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      I meant busted pipes.

      Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    July 24, 2012 at 5:03 am

    We mounted one to the side of the garage so our son wouldn’t hit the doors on the wall!

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    July 28, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    cut a slit down them and put them on the rungs of your dorm loft or bunk bed to climb up and down without hurting your feet. (probably not recommended for young children though, could be too slippery)

    Reply
  41. Anonymous says

    July 29, 2012 at 5:39 am

    LOVE the joust sticks!

    Reply
  42. Great Oldies DJ says

    July 29, 2012 at 10:26 am

    One or two make a good Limbo pole.

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    July 29, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    We cover our baby swing ropes with pool noodles when they start to fray, and cover the chalk board rails on old style chalk / white boards so kids don’t bump their heads 🙂

    Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    July 30, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Great ideas! You can also cut a small piece of the noodle to put between a seat and an the base for baby carriers in the car to help the seat sit level opposed to tilting to far up

    Reply
  45. Creations By Cindy says

    August 1, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    This is awesome! So glad I came on this. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    Reply
  46. Amy says

    August 12, 2012 at 12:04 am

    I used one to decorate a lamp in our toddler’s room. –Lake County Mama

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    • Lucy Arden says

      February 21, 2013 at 1:10 am

      Aww, what a cute idea. I’d love to see how you did that.

      -Lucy @ A Crafty Pinner
      pinterest.com/acraftypinner

      Reply
  47. Lesley says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:36 am

    A few years ago, my son was a log truck for Halloween and we used pool noodles (we cut them down and painted them) for the logs.

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  48. Anonymous says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    cut a slit and wrapped it snug around the edge of a 5 gallon bucket and uses it for a camping potty. Works great when you’re 9 months pregnant and can’t make it to the potty 🙂

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  49. Anonymous says

    August 21, 2012 at 8:33 am

    I put them on the microphone stands that I use to hang the banjos and fiddles on so the instruments don’t bang on the metal stands. I think I will slit some and put them on the bottoms of my metal lawn chairs so they don’t scratch my floors.

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  50. Girl Scout Troop 591 says

    August 25, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    WE made a rosary for our religious ed class out of pool noodles, it is made by cutting the noodles into “beads” and using a clothes line, it is probably 6ft. in circum. WE made it as part of class, trying to get them to understand the rosary. WE now hang it on the side of the pool deck, towards the play area, it is so sweet to have the kids seeing it as they play.

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  51. Anonymous says

    September 3, 2012 at 12:11 am

    My daughter had a small turtle. He lived in a small plastic tank. I cut the noodle in half then I cut pieces to fit snugly in one end of the tank above the water level. He was able to crawl up and get out of the water easily. When I cleaned his tank and washed the rocks I threw that one away and put a new one in. One noodle lasted a very long time.

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  52. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2012 at 6:42 am

    This is a great find. So many great uses. I typically use them for car seat installations, that’s one of my many jobs. I have a stash of them, will be trying out a few of these ideas, especially the toddler bed idea. I’m a nursing mommy who co-sleeps.

    Reply
  53. Connie Crass says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Cut a noodle in 4 pieces run a rope through it and set your cooler inside for the pool with ice and drinks you are ready for some fun in the sun.

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  54. Connie Crass says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Cut a noodle in 4 pieces run a rope through it and set your cooler inside for the pool with ice and drinks you are ready for some fun in the sun.

    Reply
  55. Christine Ekhelar says

    November 24, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    I use the pool noodles on my baby’s crib instead of a bumper. The wood slats that are vertical on the crib, I cut the noodles to length and cut a slit the length of it and wrap them around the slats.

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  56. Ami says

    January 2, 2013 at 3:27 am

    We used them for tracks for mighty beanz, circular, long… made pathways from cafeteria table to floor to walls.

    Duct taping ten of them lengthwise makes a good resting mat or air mattress for the pool. Tape does leave divots, though, so don’t expect them to look perfect after use.

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  57. Anonymous says

    January 15, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Hi I’m looking for pattern for Lincoln log house from pool noodles pinterest didn’t have it thanks Diane [email protected]. your ideas are really all great too.

    Reply
    • Katie Adams says

      January 17, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      I am sorry but I have not come across that in my “travels” but it does sound fun! If you find it I would love for you to share!

      Reply
  58. Caitlin Gray says

    January 21, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    I am a SPED teacher, I have used them for bumpers so my wood cubbies don’t get scratched on the chalk holder lip of the chalk board. I also use them for different therapy activities in class. Now that I am thinking about it, I may try to use it for a student who is wheelchair bound as a support to help her sit up straight and not lean to one side. I might also try putting it on the bottom of some of my small bookshelves so that when I need to move them I can just scoot it and don’t need to get another adult to help me.

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  59. Anonymous says

    February 7, 2013 at 7:15 am

    Cut into all kinds of shapes and make bath time building blocks.

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  60. Rose M Beck says

    February 18, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    make a Freezie holder for kids to hold that stick of ice

    Reply
  61. Lucy Arden says

    February 21, 2013 at 1:08 am

    There are SO many awesome ideas in this post! I love the pretend cupcakes and the party curtains–they’re definitely on my to-do list! Thanks for this super-crafty post. 🙂 Repinned!

    -Lucy @ A Crafty Pinner
    pinterest.com/acraftypinner

    Reply
  62. Soozalou says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:14 am

    We put them on the ropes that are staked into the sand from our canopy at the beach so people don’t run into the ropes. Just cut a noodle into 4 sections and slide it over the rope before driving the stakes in!

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  63. Anonymous says

    March 1, 2013 at 4:12 am

    I cut one about the width of a carseat base (for infants) to help level out the seat so my baby was more horizontal when she was rear faced.

    Reply
  64. Anonymous says

    March 7, 2013 at 2:29 am

    Love all of the creativity! We used them as bumpers around our coffee tables (cut a slit and slid them on) after I spent big bucks buying all of these fancy bumpers. The kids toddled right over to them and ripped them off the corners! I then purchased a roll of white paper and cut it the size of the table, tucked it under the noodles, and instant coloring area! The crayons do not roll of either! The other way noodles have been great for us is preventing slamming fingers in a doorway. We cut an 8 inch section, placed a slit in the side and put it on top of the kids doors. They are unable to close the door completely so no little fingers get pinched, no one gets locked in, and eventually no slamming doors in protest! Keep on creating!

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  65. Anonymous says

    March 12, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    When I worked in a store that sold kayaks I suggested you put a strap through them and thread the strap through your car doors to secure them to your roof. Cheap, easy, temporary roof racks for carrying things on your roof without damaging it!

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  66. Anonymous says

    March 15, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    We just recover our trampoline poles with noodles. They worked great!

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  67. Anonymous says

    March 21, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    cut to length and insert into boots when you store them. keeps the boot from flopping over and helps keep them in good shape.

    Reply
  68. Anonymous says

    March 25, 2013 at 5:20 am

    draft guards for interior doors

    Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    March 28, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Cut a small wedges from a noodle end a poke a hole in them, then slide them over the temples of your eye glasses, so they sit up in the open area near the hinges. You can wear your glasses into the water, and they will float instead of sink if they fall off your face.

    Reply
  70. Anonymous says

    April 1, 2013 at 3:55 am

    Use a slice of pool noodle as the tip of an arrow for a pvc pipe bow and arrow. My dad made us one when we were little and we all loved it!

    Reply
  71. Anonymous says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:53 am

    I think I shall use noodles to mark the ropes when we tie up our boat this summer!

    Reply
  72. Anonymous says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Have this 2×4 beam in the basement my tall husband kept hitting his head on. Split the noodle, shoved on beam, no more ” *%^%$%^#@#$ ” from the basement when I send him after something !!!

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  73. Cindy says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:21 am

    You can cut the noodles into sections about 3″ or so and throw them into a wading pool for a homemade ball pit. They are softer than the ball pit balls and a lot less expensive. And you can find really inexpensive wading pools. We bought ours for $6 but you could probably find one exen cheaper than that. And the kids love it!

    Reply
  74. Twinkle Star says

    May 4, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Who would have thought they were so versatile? I made a hook a duck game out of a yellow one!

    Estelle x

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  75. CandisJames says

    May 17, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Brilliant! Thanks for so many great ideas!

    Reply
  76. Marilyn Clark says

    June 18, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Wow, what a great round up! Thanks for putting together such a great set of pool noodle inspirations!

    Reply
  77. Yaumara Lindo says

    August 1, 2013 at 3:26 am

    Who would have known?! So many possibilities. Thanks for sharing these great ideas!

    Reply
  78. Tom A says

    August 31, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Dirtbike riders have used pool noodles in their tires. The cut them up to fit inside the tire. If they get a flat on the trail the noodle helps support the tire till they can get back to the tow vehicle and fix it.

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  79. Tom A says

    August 31, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Dirtbike riders have used pool noodles in their tires. The cut them up to fit inside the tire. If they get a flat on the trail the noodle helps support the tire till they can get back to the tow vehicle and fix it.

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    • Katie Adams says

      September 3, 2013 at 4:51 pm

      That is a great [email protected] Thnk you for sharing Tom! I had no idea

      Reply
  80. tonyA says

    January 5, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Didn’t/couldn’t read all the reply’s but….we cut them in 2″ chunks or so and have a bag full for tower building in my preschool class. Kids won’t hurt each other with them and when they throw them…no harm no foul!

    Reply
  81. Serra noventions says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    These ideas are great! You should check out canoodle toy pool noodle connectors. They help you make really neat pool noodle structures

    Reply
  82. Jennifer (aka hint mama) says

    May 20, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Great round up! And how about using the noodles as bed rails!

    Reply
  83. sandra WALTON says

    August 6, 2015 at 12:44 am

    I love all of the ideas , using some of the noodles games for my family reunion !!! THANK YOU .

    Reply

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