It’s time to bust out the halloween decorations, and the last thing that’s probably on your mind is buying pool noodles! However, after you see these easy halloween DIY with pool noodles, you’ll be searching your local dollar store for any and all pool noodles left in stock. Set those pool noodles aside after the pool is closed, and get ready to make some spooky decorations and halloween crafts with these easy pool noodle hacks.
Pool noodle pieces make for some pretty useful crafting materials! They aren’t just for summer anymore! These creative ideas will have you saving up your pool noodles to make holiday decor all year long.
From spooky candles to easy wreath ideas for your front door, you’ll love all of these easy and fun halloween theme pool noodle DIY projects! The best part about making halloween decorations out of pool noodles is that it’s a super affordable craft. Most items for the DIY’s listed below can be found at your local Dollar Tree or other dollar store…yes, even the pool noodles!
Prepare your home for spooky season and halloween parties without busting the budget, with these 5 super easy Halloween DIY with pool noodles.Β
5 Spooky Halloween DIY with Pool Noodles
Grab your pool noodles and get ready for spooky season with these 5 cheap and easy halloween DIY projects.
These easy DIY halloween candles are easy and cheap to make using dollar store supplies. Grab some tea lights, black spray paint, low temp glue gun, and extra pool noodles and you have a fun DIY project for the weekend. Pool noodle halloween candles are a great way to create a spooky scene for your halloween party this time of year. Β There are so many fun ways to display your pool noodle candles, don't miss your chance to try this project!
If you're looking for a more kid friendly project this halloween, these super cute (and spooky) creatures made out of pool noodles will do the trick! Simply use different colors of pool noodles, some googly eyes, and other fun supplies to complete this easy craft project. This pool noodle DIY would be fun for a kid's halloween party, school project, or to make at home and use for halloween decor. Give this easy tutorial a try this halloween season!
Check Out This Easy Buffalo Check Pumpkin No-Sew Pumpkin Craft!
This no sew pumpkin is a great way to make use of old pieces of pool noodles. All you need for this simple craft project is an old halloween pumpkin bucket, some fabric, and a pool noodle to hold a large stick to use as the stem. Add some dollar store fall florals and you have the perfect fall decoration for the halloween holiday.
Unique Halloween Decoration: How to Make a Witch Crashing into a Door
This fun halloween DIY uses pool noodles to create the witch legs sticking out of the door wreath! I love the way it looks like the witch is crashing into the door. Such a fun and spooky halloween decoration, and love that it uses pool noodles as an easy way to create the 3D look of the wreath.Β
A pool noodle wreath is easy to make if you're looking for ways to make a homemade halloween wreath! In this tutorial, I used a wreath form from dollar tree, so instead of using that, try using a pool noodle glued end to end to make a circle. This is a great way to save a little bit of money if you have some old pool noodles lying around the backyard or stored in the garage. If you are an experienced crafter (or even a beginner), it can be really fun to find new and creative ways to use items around the house to turn into different things.Β
More Halloween Pool Noodle DIY Projects
- Pool noodle halloween ghost: These adorable pool noodle ghosts use boots and a pool noodle underneath a sheet to create an easy front porch spooky friend.
- Lightsaber pool noodle halloween hacks: Is your family a huge fan of Star Wars, or planning a family costume including Darth Vader and the gang?! Another fun way to use leftover or damaged pool noodles from summer is to turn them into light sabers for your childβs halloween costume. It might be a little annoying to you…but your kids will definitely enjoy using old pool noodles as new play “weapons” this spooky season!
- Horse pool noodle halloween hacks: Reimagine your summer pool noodle as part of a child’s halloween costume! It’s another easy way to reuse and save money this halloween. Turn your little one into a cowboy for halloween and create a horse out of your old pool noodle with this tutorial.
Where to Buy Pool Noodles
You can buy pool noodles for your craft projects at almost any dollar tree or dollar store, however stores like these will usually only have them in stock during the summer months.
You can also buy them online at Amazon pretty much year round. Pool noodles can also be found at most outdoor or sporting good stores like Dick’s, Academy, Home Depot, and Lowe’s. Β
Conclusion
Halloween is not just about the spooks and treatsβit’s also a season for creativity and fun! With just a few simple materials, namely pool noodles, we’ve discovered five inventive ways to add a touch of originality to our holiday decorations. These DIY projects are not only budget-friendly but also an excellent activity for families to bond over.
I love the way these pool noodle DIY projects can be made using recycled materials that you already have around the house. Anytime we can keep our crafts budget friendly and reuse things we already have (or are done with for the summer) it’s definitely a WIN!
The versatility of pool noodles once again proves that with a pinch of imagination, ordinary objects can be transformed into extraordinary Halloween delights. So, as October 31st approaches, why not dive into your creative side and give these DIY ideas a whirl?
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Will you try one of these extra spooky Halloween DIY with pool noodles projects? I’d love to see your finished project! Make sure to post on social media and tag me @makingfrugalfun so I can see how it went. Let me know in the comments which project is your favorite?!