Pipe Cleaner Crafts Kids Will Go Crazy For (Over 50!)

These pipe cleaner mermaid dolls make a whimsical summer craft for kids that’s great for ocean or beach theme projects. I love their pretty yarn hair!

This DIY tiara is the perfect mommy and me craft. You’ll love how easy it is to make this crown that’s great for playing dress-up.

Here’s a fun monkey craft for kids of all ages! Grab some pipe cleaners and some wooden beads and transform them into a cute poseable monkey. These little guys can even hang onto a pencil.

Some pipe cleaners are fuzzier than others, and you should pick some really fuzzy ones to make some fun flamingoes! Love the use of feathers and their cute, long legs.

If I could ski on popsicle sticks I'd probably try! I love this downhill racer with his pinecone body and felt/toothpick accents. Make for Christmas decor or to hang on your tree.

These heart rings are SO EASY to make and are perfect for Valentine’s Day. All you need is one pipe cleaner (or two pipe cleaners if you want to make a double heart ring). You can make a pipe cleaner ring in about 5 minutes!

With practice, you'll be able to make a hat out of pipe cleaners in just a few minutes! These little chapeaus are crazy cute, and you can use one technique to make a variety of styles.

Bring out your craft sticks and pipe cleaners to make these clever crocodiles. These little fellows look super fun, and what’s even better is that once your kids make them, they will be able to play with them.

Ever try your hand at growing crystals . . . on pipe cleaners? Here's a super easy way to grow your own crystals overnight. All you need are Borax, pipe cleaners, and some hot water to create your own sparkly sculptures!

These tissue paper flower bracelets make sweet gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day (especially for a Mother’s Day tea in the classroom) and would also be fun for Cinco de Mayo. So cute and colorful!

These colorful skeletons are all ready to dance the night away, that’s for sure! Make a bunch of them for Halloween, or when studying the human body. They're very cool as a colorful banner.

This pipe cleaner tree was made for a train set, and I'm a big fan of the combination of colors and the glitter! Grab metallic chenille stems, or white . . . make Christmas trees in any shade you like.

This pipe cleaner rainbow project is a fun and colorful idea for kids of all ages. Make the rainbow and add soft cotton balls as well a smiley face sun for a cheerful craft.

April showers bring May flowers! If you’re looking for a quick way to add a pop of color to your home for spring and summer, this floral wall hanging is made from felt and pipe cleaners. It comes together in almost no time. 

Bubbles are great fun for kids of all ages! You can make mini wands with perler beads and pipe cleaners - and yes, you can get them wet. Watch how much fun children have with these - hours of entertainment.

While looking through a vintage craft book recently, Rachel found a fun idea that she really liked: making miniature sheep out of pipe cleaner and wool. She decided to give it a go, but instead invited some llamas to the party and added some fun color!

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner; celebrate with this unique shamrock headband! Kids will love making and wearing this fun and festive craft (adults will like it too!).

Calling all space lovers! Whether you enjoy stargazing on a clear summer night or are in planning mode for an upcoming solar system unit, this hands-on STEM activity will help your kids learn about constellations, stars, and the patterns stars form in the night sky.

Maggy made these little people to go along with her painted cork mushrooms and I'm not sure I can handle the cuteness! Learn how to make a set of your own from her blog.

Obviously pipe cleaners are long, and they bend . . . making them perfect for forming reptiles! These snakes are colorful and actually kind of cute. Have some fun with the faces if you make this project.

This homemade ring toss game is great for kids of all ages and it’s 100% safe for indoor play. Rather than using plastic or metal rings, this diy ring toss carnival game uses pipe cleaners for a super soft landing.

If you’re looking for an easy way to entertain kids while out and about, look no further. These travel pipe cleaner dolls are perfect for long car rides, busy restaurants, and religious services!

This pipe cleaner tic tac toe game is the perfect make once, play anywhere busy bag that is perfect for on the go! And now, you can even stash some in your purse and entertain your kids when the need arises!

These easy coasters and trivets are made with just pipe cleaners, yarn, and a glue gun. They’re quick and easy to make, and lovely for kids to give as a homemade gift to parents and grandparents.

Pipe cleaner flowers are one super simple craft you can make with kids this spring. It only requires a couple of supplies and cleanup is easy.

This lizard began his life as a few skinny pipe cleaners. With help from the kid who shaped him, he grew into a lovable pet. Is he cute enough for you to have in your home? I think so!

This photo holder is a great kids' activity to do over the summer break, holidays, and for back to school. What a fun and easy way to display photos.

Looking for an easy fun fall craft to do? This is a super easy fall craft to make a pom pom fall tree. Not only is this easy to make, you can get the supplies to make it for just a few bucks.

You can make colorful bracelets out of pipe cleaners by braiding them - so simple, it's perfect for kids that have never crafted before. Make for team colors, holidays, or friendship bracelets.

This dragon isn't exactly Game of Thrones tough, but for pipe cleaners this little guy is sturdy! Make a bunch of them in various colors and the kids are going to have a great time playing with them.

This is a great winter project for kids to make and you only need a few ingredients! Grab your pipe cleaners and some cereal and get busy.

For some reason this headband reminds me a little bit of Audrey Hepburn! It's pretty dang cute and very easy to make. Great for little fashionistas.

Make a Valentine's Day card for a sweet friend or family member. This is a simple DIY Valentine card that kids can make with very little help!

Indian Corn, or “Calico Corn,” is beautiful and is known for its multicoloured kernels. Make this Thanksgiving staple using pony beads in various colors and some pipe cleaners.

This DIY fidget tool is perfect for a young student's desk because of its small size - and it can be stored inside the desk or in a pencil box. Plus kids can make it themselves.

There are so many different apple activities that you can do at home or in the classroom. These pipe cleaner and straw apples are simple to make and great for practicing fine motor skills like cutting and lacing.

If you could turn fireworks into a pair of glasses, that's what you'd have here - all with the help of pipe cleaners. Perfect for themed parties or holidays!

Someone once told me that owls are a "good bad bird." I feel a kinship with owls, and this little cutie is such a fun representation of the real thing.

These cute little popsicles actually use popsicle sticks! So save them from your summer treats, then grab your chenille stems and make this craft.

These pretty birds are so colorful and fun! Add some spunk to your children's pencils with these toppers. I'd love to see what color combos your kids come up with.

These beaded pumpkins are SO CUTE and super simple to make! You only need a two basic supplies: orange pony beads and pipe cleaners.

If you learned how to make a simple pipe cleaner ring, this project takes that idea to the next level! Add a few more stems and wear this pretty floral with pride.

These Star Wars Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets are easy, quick and fun to make! Kids love them for role play. Will you choose the Rebels or the Dark Side?

These cute pipe cleaner snowflakes are perfect winter decor, and look great on the Christmas tree! To create larger or smaller snowflakes, simply adjust the proportions of the pipe cleaner pieces accordingly.

Need bunny ears in a jiffy? Grab a pack of pastel chenille stems and use this tutorial to create this darling headband. Wouldn't these look great in Easter photos?

If you’ve got superhero fans in the house, you won't want to miss this adorable kids’ craft! Kids will have a blast creating their own jointed and posable superheroes out of very simple materials. You probably have most of the supplies on hand!

You only need two chenille stems and a bunch of pony beads to make this cute cross. Perfect for a Sunday school activity.

Did you ever read The Hungry Caterpillar? If you love that book as much as I do, you'll love the opportunity to make this colorful insect with your kids.

I love that you get to twist two colors of pipe cleaners together to make these sweet little guys. Add magnets to the back and stick them on the fridge.

Paper and rainbow colored pipe cleaners come together to make a one-of-a-kind unicorn piece within minutes! Perfect for craft time AND reinforcing the letter “U” in the classroom.