Don't pack away those pool noodles just because summer is over. These versatile foam tubes are perfect for year-round fun, especially for creative winter crafts. With a little imagination, you can turn simple noodles into festive decorations and fun indoor activities. Best of all, these projects are suitable for a wide range of ages, making them perfect for family time.
Below are some fun winter crafts for your kids to enjoy making with pool noodles.
Festive Wreaths
A pool noodle provides the perfect base for a custom holiday wreath. Simply bend the noodle into a circle and securely tape the two ends together. From there, wrap the foam circle with festive fabric, ribbon, or garland. And with adult supervision using hot glue, the kids can attach pinecones, ornaments, faux berries, or even small toys.
This project allows everyone, from toddlers to teens, to design a wreath that reflects their own personal style. Then let them hang it on their own bedroom door.
Indoor "Snowball" Toss Game
When it's too cold to play outside, bring the fun indoors with a safe and simple snowball toss game. Cut a few pool noodles into different-sized rings and tape them together to create targets that lie on the floor or attach them to a cardboard base for a standing target. For a more challenging setup, you can hang the rings from a doorway at different heights.
Use soft "snowballs" like cotton balls or crumpled paper for tossing. You can assign point values to each ring to add a friendly competitive element. This game is entertaining and helps younger children develop their motor skills.
Simple Snowflake Stamps
This craft turns pool noodles into a tool for creating beautiful winter art. Cut a noodle into several short, two-inch thick slices. For this project, white foam noodles work especially well for a snowy theme. An adult can carve simple snowflake patterns into one flat end of each slice.
Pour some washable paint onto a paper plate and let the kids dip their new stamps into the paint. They can press the patterns onto construction paper, gift wrap, or holiday cards to create unique, frosty designs. It’s a low-mess way to explore printmaking and create personalized winter artwork.
Create Crafts With Your Kids Today!
These fun winter crafts for kids to enjoy making with pool noodles show just how versatile these fun tubes are. Start your next project with Honor Trading Company. We offer a wide selection of foam noodles for all your winter crafting needs and beyond.