Fun Things To Do With Pool Noodles

Fun Things To Do With Pool Noodles

Pool noodles, those colorful, buoyant foam tubes, aren’t just for the pool anymore. These versatile and inexpensive items can be transformed into a myriad of fun crafts that will delight both kids and adults alike. From imaginative toys to practical household items, pool noodles offer endless possibilities for creative expression. So, grab your scissors, glue, and a handful of pool noodles, and let’s dive into the world of crafting adventures!

Noodle Rainbow

Pool noodle craft 1

RainbowArtTeacher

Flip Flop Costumes

Pool noodle craft 2

Pepper & Buttons

Hobby Horses

Pool noodle craft 3

Buzzcuts & Ponytails

Toss Game

Pool noodle craft 4

Kiwico

Closet Hoops

Pool noodle craft 5

Pinterest

Halloween Spider Costume

Spider craft

Jill Fitzgibbons, blog.sfgate.com

Campfire

Campfire craft

Crafty-Crafty, Pinterest

Car Rack Protectors

Car rack protectors

The Family Handyman

Paintbrush Holder

Paintbrush holder

The Family Handyman

Baby Crib Rail Bumpers

Pool Noodle Baby Crib Rail Bumpers, covered in cloth, by babyneedlist.com

babyneedlist.com

Toddler Counter Bumpers

Pool Noodle Toddler Counter Bumpers, by Joellyn Benjamin Clark via Pinterest

Joellyn Benjamin Clark, Pinterest

Car Door Bumper

Pool Noodle Car Door Bumper, by Joe Truini with Todayshomeowner.com

Joe Truini, Todayshomeowner.com

Garden Hose Sprinkler

Pool Noodle Sprinkler connected to garden hose, by Make It and Love It

Make It and Love It

Bed Bumpers for Kids

Pool Noodle Bed Edge Bumpers for Kids, from Baby Needs, via pinterest 

Baby Needs, Pinterest

Garden Stakes

Pool Noodle Garden Stakes to support young plants, from Faithtap.com

Faithtap.com

Clothes Hangers

Pool Noodle Clothes Hangers, by How Does She pool noodle article 

How Does She

Boot Stands

Pool Noodle Boot Stands, from Lesley Braate, via pinterest

Lesley Braate, Pinterest

Pool Noodle Elf Legs

Pool Noodle Elf Legs by Julie Knotts via pinterest 

Julie Knotts, Pinterest 

Football Goal Posts

Football Goal Posts, from FamilyFun, now Spoonful.com. Just use wood or steel stakes to hold noodles in the ground.

Spoonful.com

Kick Croquet Lawn Game

Kick Croquet Lawn Game, by Inner Child Fun, is a fun game for kids to burn off some energy.

Inner Child Fun

Ring Toss Game

Pool Noodle Ring Toss game, from the Joys of Boys, with instructions on 5 summer pool noodle Activities

Joys of Boys

Trampoline Spring Protectors

Trampoline Spring Protectors, from SoSickWithIt.com on their page of simple ideas that are borderline genius!

SoSickWithIt.com

Backyard Water Park

Backyard Water Park ideas; from Event Horizons comes Noodle Sprinklers, with detailed pics on construction.

Event Horizons

Floating Pool Shade

Floating Pool Shade, from MyHusbandisCrazy.com, made from pvc pipe and pool noodles.

MyHusbandisCrazy.com

Floating Pool Table

Floating In-Pool Table, from Lifehacker, made from a cutting board and a pool noodle.

Lifehacker

Beverage Boat

Noodley Beverage Boat, from Instructables.com, made from a plastic storage box, string, and a pool noodle

Instructables.com

Javelin Toss

Pool Noodle Javelin Toss is from the Hallmark Channel, with complete instructions on how to make it with 8 pool noodles.

Hallmark Channel

Shopping Cart Bumper

Shopping Cart Bumper, from Living My LIfe on Purpose, safe and sanitary!

Living My Life on Purpose

Noodle Raft

Pool Noodle Raft, from the Headley House, could be a lifesaver if marooned on a desert island!

Headley House

Flip Flop Wreath

Flip Flop Wreath, from Fox Hollow Cottage, shows how to make a pool noodle wreath, for any season!

Fox Hollow Cottage

Marble Race Track

Marble Race Track, from HomeSpun Threads, easy to make race track.

HomeSpun Threads

With a little creativity and a few pool noodles, the possibilities for fun and imaginative crafts are endless. Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids on a summer afternoon or want to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor, pool noodles are a versatile and budget-friendly option. So, gather your supplies and let your creativity run wild as you embark on crafting adventures with pool noodles!

6 thoughts on “Fun Things To Do With Pool Noodles

  1. Krissy sharp

    I have a 44,000 gallon pool and I can not get it cleared up. Its cloudy in the middle and clear around the sides. I can see straight down on the sides of the pool. After trying everything I can think of and what the pool companies have told me. I put algaecide in it yesterday morning thinking well nothing is working maybe I need algaecide. My ph levels were 7.6 and my free chlorine and chlorine levels were normal as well. The pool now has a strong chemical smell about 16 hours after algaecide and if you jump in it has bubbles. Any suggestions on what I can do?

    • Hi Krissy, that smell and bubbles are from a Quaternary algaecide type. Polymer types, or copper types don’t have that odor or foam. So, that’s normal. For the cloudy water, look to your filter. Is it being run long enough each day? Run 24/7 until it clears… 44K is a big pool, is the filter also big? Is the filter media old? (sand or cartridges). I assume that you have tried a Clarifier?

      • Yes I’ve tried clarifier several different times. We just bought a new filter system for it. The guy that sold it to us told us it was plenty big. Its a glass filter system the water looks like it shots anout half way across the pool and we run the system 24/7 its been running like that since May

        • For a 44K pool, I would think the filter should be 27″ diameter, or even 30″. A 24″ tank could be too small, for situations like this. Water shooting across the pool? Perhaps the pump is too large for the filter? Just a thought, that would cause water clarity issues, if the pump was pushing water too fast thru the sand, or is exceeding the filter design flow rate, printed on the filter label.
          One ides is to add a cup of alum to the skimmer – I think Leslie’s sells it https://blog.intheswim.com/how-to-use-alum-flocculant-in-pools/ Aluminum Sulfate. Another idea is to use a pool filter cleaner.

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