Remember how I told you to go ahead and buy that big pack of pipe cleaners because you would have plenty of use of them? Well, today I have another 18 fun ways for you to use those pipe cleaners (also sometimes called chenille stems)
So roll up your sleeves and let’s get to crafting!
18 Creative Pipe Cleaner Crafts for Kids
Your pipe cleaner crafts can be as elaborate or as simple as you want them to be. If you don’t feel confident in exploring your crafty side on your own, give one of these crafty projects a try and then have fun playing with the finished craft.
Fun Things to Make With Pipe Cleaners
Simple pipe cleaner crafts for kids. Let us show you 20 easy ways to make cool things out of pipe cleaners.
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These simple pipe cleaner hearts make a lovely decoration, and putting them together helps build fine motor skills in little hands too!
These pipe cleaner pals are toddler/preschooler friendly and use another classic craft supply – the craft stick.
This would be great to pair with a picture drawn and/or colored by the same toddler/preschooler and then mailed to a grandparent for a bit of fun mail.
These super cute dolls are a great craft project for older kids and tweens, simply because of better fine motor skills.
Preschoolers would be able to do this with some help and they would definitely love to play with them.
An easy craft that then becomes a fun summer activity, bubble wands!
A craft that is perfect for boys, pipe cleaner ninjas!
With all the little dolls and action figures, a world of imaginative play is just waiting for you to finish your crafting!
I bet with a little bit of time and experimenting, you could create a whole fruit bowl of pipe cleaner fruit.
Glue these on to some cards and you have a quick handmade card.
Explore a bit of science with your crafting with this project.
Decorate the fridge with this beauty.
Read some books about rainbows and then get to crafting for a fun afternoon activity.
With this project, the possibilities truly are endless. You can use pipe cleaners only or pair them with just about any craft supply.
These would pair well with especially imaginative books like those by Dr. Seuss or Hervé Tullet.
Super adorable little crafts.
These cheery little flowers would make a sweet gift for Mother’s Day or any other occasion.
Add a bit of fun to homework time with these pipe cleaner pencil toppers.
Perfect for girl and boys, even parents who want to add a bit of fun to their day. This back to school craft is super easy to make, too.
These whimsical little creatures would make a fun addition to your spring crafting.
What goes better with a wand than a crown?
As girly as a fairy princess sounds, these work for boys, too. Just make sure to have a variety of different colors for your pipe cleaners.
These are a great craft for a group setting, think birthday parties and playdates.
Pair them with a fun book about fairies and you have a quick book-based activity the kids are sure to love.
Bring a bit of that first-of-the-season cheery yellow color inside without the risk of all those rogue seeds.
The variations for this are endless.
Have a favorite book? Make some finger puppets for the main characters and have fun retelling a favorite story in a new way.
These would be a great addition to a pen pal letter.
Your child could make one that looks similar to them and mail it to relatives and ask them to send a picture of them with their pipe cleaner self.
Easter eggs are plentiful in stores right now and chances are, you already have a plethora of them in the house somewhere.
Make and Takes has a super simple, but adorable craft that would be a fun addition to your spring decorating.
These 18 pipe cleaner crafts really are easy and do not take much time.
They are easily adaptable for boys or girls and some even make great gifts.
Which one would you like to try first?
Supplies
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Need even more pipe cleaner crafts? Check out our 10 Pipe Cleaner Animals post here!
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.