These easy Pipe Cleaner Crafts are sure to be a huge hit with kids of all ages! Learn how to make pipe cleaner animals, flowers, jewelry, and more!
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If you’re looking for fun craft projects that kids of all ages can enjoy, check out this collection of 45+ pipe cleaner crafts!
Pipe cleaners are one of the most versatile craft supplies because they are easy to bend, twist, and string beads on, making them the perfect material for endless projects. They come in a wide range of colors as well as a variety of materials, such as chenille and metallic tinsel. You can shape pipe cleaners into animals, flowers, jewelry, dolls, and more with just a few simple twists. Plus, they are easy enough for little fingers to manipulate, so even the youngest kids can get in on the action!
This list will provide you with awesome pipe cleaners crafts to keep your kids busy for days!
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PIPE CLEANER CRAFTS FOR KIDS
There’s so many creative ways you can transform a simple pack of pipe cleaners into something amazing! Let’s check it out!
Pipe Cleaner Heart Bubble Wands
Whether you use these pretty wands for magic play or bubble blowing, they’re easy to bend and shape making them a great craft activity for younger children. The wand handles get beaded for some bling and sturdiness while the heart-shaped topper is easily formed with the help of a cookie cutter. Brilliant!
Pipe Cleaner Heart Bubble Wands by See Vanessa Craft
How To Make A Pipe Cleaner Bee
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to twist yellow and black pipe cleaners into one of nature’s most important insects – the bee! The pipe cleaners form the body and wings while a yellow pom pom is attached as the face, complete with sweet googly eyes. Scissors and glue are all you need to help with this adorable craft.
How To Make A Pipe Cleaner Bee by Blissful Domestication
Pipe Cleaner Dragons
With just a few twists of colorful pipe cleaners, a little hot glue, and some craft foam, you can make these dragons come to life! From playtime to party favors, these will be a hit!
Pipe Cleaner Dragons by Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Pipe Cleaner Daffodils And Tulips
Flower power in the form of daffodils and tulips makes this garden extra special! Detailed instructions and photos are provided so that older kids can craft this project with ease. The kids will love watching these pipe cleaner flowers take shape!
Pipe Cleaner Daffodils And Tulips by One Little Project
Dr. Seuss Craft Cat in the Hat Pencil Topper
Red, white, and black chenille pipe cleaners are swirled around a pencil to make a Seussical pencil topper that any Cat In The Hat fan will love. A small foam craft ball makes the perfect head, and a glue gun and some googly eyes help finish the project.
Dr. Seuss Craft Cat in the Hat Pencil Topper by Mom Endeavors
Pipe Cleaner Superheroes
Achieve your own superhero status by having pipe cleaners, beads and straws on hand for this awesome craft. Oh, and also some felt because every superhero needs a cape! These jointed superheroes can be posed for even more fun. Amazing!
Pipe Cleaner SuperHeroes by Frugal Fun 4 Boys
Easy Easter Finger Puppets
These precious bunny finger puppets are made from soft chenille pipe cleaners and pom poms. Add googly eyes and noses to personalize these little guys and give them some personality!
Easy Easter Finger Puppets for Kids by Happy Hooligans
Fuzzy Easter Eggs
Create darling Easter decor with plastic eggs wrapped in pastel chenille pipe cleaners. You can even glue on other small pipe cleaner decor such as mini flowers or contrasting color zig zag patterns. A fresh and fun way to decorate eggs this year. So creative!
Fuzzy Easter Eggs by Pajama Crafters
DIY Pipe Cleaner Tiara
If your little princess is in need of a tiara, here’s a fun way to craft a personalized one just for her! Using metallic pipe cleaners, follow the tutorial for to make the perfect pipe cleaner crown that’s fit for a princess. Glue on a plastic gem for the finishing touch!
DIY Pipe Cleaner Tiara by Stylish Cravings
Pipe Cleaner Crocodile Craft
Popsicle sticks painted green along with green pipe cleaners make a great crocodile craft. The paper “teeth” are created by using decorative scrapbook scissors – such a clever idea!
Craft Stick And Pipe Cleaner Crocodile Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
Beaded Dragonfly And Lightning Bugs
Metallic tinsel pipe cleaners make awesome wings for these dragonflies and lightning bugs. Pony beads are threaded on a long pipe cleaner to create the body while the metallic pipe cleaners form the wings. Adorable!
Beaded Dragonfly And Lightning Bugs by I Heart Crafty Things
Creepy Crawly Spider Treats
Use a pencil, straw, or even a lollipop as the spider’s body while black pipe cleaners are wrapped to form spider legs. These make fun and creepy Halloween favors!
Creepy Crawly Spider Treats by Happy Go Lucky Blog
Pipe Cleaner Rose Rings
Make a statement with a pipe cleaner ring shaped like a rose. This simple tutorial will walk you through how to create the rose petals and leaves. Create an awesome ring for any occasion!
Pipe Cleaner Rose Rings by No Biggie
Grinch Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
Get your Grinch on during the holidays with this sweet Christmas tree craft. All you need are pipe cleaners in various shades of green plus a little red craft felt to cut out a heart shape, and you’re good to go!
Grinch Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree by Mommy Made That
Flower Bookmark Craft
Along with pipe cleaners, all you’ll need to make these adorable flower themed bookmarks are jumbo popsicle sticks, buttons and glue. Makes a great gift for readers!
Flower Bookmark Craft by Fun Learning Life
How To Make A Snow Fairy Doll
Each fairy doll that you make with this craft will be unique – just like a snowflake! Using coffee filters, white sparkly pipe cleaners, beads, silk flowers and sparkly yarn, this craft is a bit more involved and better suited for older children. The tutorial leads you through each step to create these magical little creatures. Beautiful!
How To Make A Snow Fairy Doll by Left Brain Craft Brain
Pipe Cleaner Glasses
Learn how to make simple glasses for any occasion such as Halloween, New Year’s or even themed parties. This is a great way to fashion some black Harry Potter glasses, too!
Pipe Cleaner Glasses by Artsy Momma
Kids Easter Craft Pipe Cleaner Bunny Ears
These simple bunny ears are always in style with the littles! They’ll need just need a bit of help in crafting these. They’ll be so proud and excited to wear their pipe cleaner headband bunny ears!
Kids Easter Craft Pipe Cleaner Bunny Ears by Cutesy Crafts
Pipe Cleaner And Button Bracelets
Pipe cleaners and craft buttons are all you need to create a bracelet for your jewelry collection. Kids will love to thread buttons on a pipe cleaner to create their one-of-a-kind bracelet. This is a no mess, super fast and fun project.
Pipe Cleaner And Button Bracelets by Meaningful Mama
Pipe Cleaner Butterfly Ring
These pipe cleaner butterflies are perfect for parties, play, or even to exchange as a Valentine favor.
Pipe Cleaner Butterfly Ring by Be A Fun Mom
Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins
Get kids excited about Halloween by making this fun, easy, and quick craft. Make pumpkins in all different shapes and sizes! They’ll make excellent Halloween decorations.
Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins by PBS Kids
Pipe Cleaner Flower Prints
Turn basic supplies into a work of art! Print gorgeous sunflowers onto a painting with this awesome painting hack that kids(and even grown ups!) will love.
Pipe Cleaner Flower Prints by Choices 4 Children
Pipe Cleaner Apples
This simple craft is perfect for preschoolers and elementary aged children. Craft a few apples for Fall, or even as a cute teacher appreciation gift idea.
Pipe Cleaner Apples by Make and Takes
Beaded Corn Pipe Cleaner Craft
Another easy craft idea for Fall or Thanksgiving! This beaded corn pipe cleaner craft is really cool, and can be made simply with just colorful beads and pipe cleaners. Little kids can work on fine motor skills while enjoying beading their corn.
Beaded Corn Pipe Cleaner Craft by Made to be a Momma
Pipe Cleaner Lollipops
These lollipops almost look good enough to eat! Make them in a variety of colors and combinations. They make a fun prop for a play kitchen or dress up, too.
Pipe Cleaner Lollipops by Doodle and Stitch
Octopus Pen Toppers
If you’re having an Under the Sea themed birthday party, or maybe studying sea animals, these pencil toppers are a great idea. They make cute party favors, too.
Octopus Pen Toppers by This Crafty Family
Beaded Easter Eggs
Break out a fresh bag of pipe cleaners for this fun idea! These beaded eggs make great Easter crafts to do with younger children. They’re a great addition to your Easter decor and would look nice hung up in a window.
Beaded Easter Eggs by Crafty Morning
Heart Garland
Decorate your window or mantle with this adorable pipe cleaner heart garland. Having the kids sit down to make pipe cleaner hearts is easy, and gives Mom some much-needed quiet time. Plus, the finished product is so cute! Perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Heart Garland by We Know Stuff
Pipe Cleaner Feathers
Aren’t these pipe cleaner feathers pretty? I just love how vibrant and colorful they are!
Pipe Cleaner Feathers by All About Hope
Beaded Candy Canes
Make these easy, kid friendly Christmas ornaments in no time using red and white beads, and pipe cleaners. Kids will love decorating their Christmas trees with their own handmade ornaments.
Beaded Candy Canes by Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes
Another fun Christmas craft! Decorate your home or classroom walls with these lovely snowflakes. The glittery pipe cleaners are perfect for this craft.
Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes by First Palette
Pipe Cleaner Popsicles
Celebrate Summer together by making a few of these fun popsicles! Kids can make and play pretend grocers with these creative little items.
Pipe Cleaner Popsicles by Glued to my Crafts
Pipe Cleaner Sparklers
Come Fourth of July, kids will want to indulge in the magic of sparklers and other fireworks. If your little ones are too small for real sparklers, grab these ultra safe pipe cleaner sparklers instead. Little hands can wave them around just like the real thing!
Pipe Cleaner Sparklers by Kix Cereal
Paper Plate Rainbow
If you’re celebrating St.Patrick’s day, this is a great craft idea for you! Take a handful of rainbow pipe cleaners and create a cute little rainbow scene using the help of a paper plate, cotton balls, paint, and construction paper.
Paper Plate Rainbow by Made to be a Momma
Pipe Cleaner Tree Forest
Let kids imaginations run wild in this creative pipe cleaner forest. Even adults will want to join in the fun of making these too-cute trees!
Pipe Cleaner Tree Forest by Kid Made Modern
Homemade Ring Toss Game
Spend some quality time outdoors enjoying a fun game of homemade ring toss! Aside from pipe cleaners(for the rings), all you’ll need is a paper towel holder and empty paper towel roll to play. Very cool!
DIY Ring Toss Game by Moms Collab
Coffee Filter Dancers
Create magical, whimsical dancers using pipe cleaners and coffee filters. Kids can use washable markers to create the beautiful colors of their dancer’s dresses.
Coffee Filter Dancers by One Little Project
Pipe Cleaner Firework Art
Little kids will love watching their paintings come to life through this fun process art activity! Use pipe cleaners to stamp each firework onto the page(black paper works great for this!) and finish with a sprinkle of glitter. Darling!
Pipe Cleaner Firework Art by Craft Morning
DIY Pipe Cleaner Cacti
Teens and tweens will love making their own cacti to decorate bedrooms with! This pipe cleaner craft idea uses just a few materials, and is seriously cute!
DIY Cacti by Handmade Charlotte
Friendship Bracelets
A great intro craft to making DIY friendship bracelets! This simple kids craft is easy enough on little fingers and with just a little help from parents, is a totally great Summer boredom buster.
Friendship Bracelets by Easy Crafts for Kids
Shamrock Rings
Avoid getting pinched this year with these cute DIY shamrock rings. They make a great St.Patrick’s Day kids craft for the classroom.
Shamrock Rings by A Fanciful Twist
Borax Crystal Art
Pipe cleaners are a fantastic choice for making your own DIY borax crystals! Kids will be amazed at the process of making these colorful crystals right at home. A great STEM activity for kids and perfect at home science experiment for the Summer or Winter break.
Borax Crystal Art by Pink Stripey Socks
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
If you’re a fan of the book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, or are currently reading this to your students, consider making these very cute pipe cleaner caterpillars for your students to take home.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Messy Little Monster
Pipe Cleaner Skeletons
I just love these adorable pipe cleaner skeletons! Make them into a fun Halloween garland for your mantel, or just a few to play around with.
Pipe Cleaner Skeletons by Kid Made Modern
Parachute Man
Take your pipe cleaners to new heights with this cool, parachute man craft for kids! The best part is that by using pipe cleaners instead of string, your character never gets tangled up and is always ready to jump again.
Parachute Man by STL Motherhood
Tic-Tac-Toe Game
This tic-tac-toe game is great fun for at home or on the road! Kids can make the pieces easily on their own and enjoy playing this fun game for hours.
Tic-Tac-Toe Game by Make and Takes
Which one of these pipe cleaner crafts was your favorite? It’s so hard to choose when they’re all so awesome, but I think I love those cute bumblebees the most!
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