15 Easy Pipe Cleaner Crafts for Kids

Looking for simple Kids Activities? Here’s some Easy Pipe Cleaner Crafts for Kids!

If you have a stash of pipe cleaners in your craft supply closet to use up, or you just want some neat craft ideas, this list of pipe cleaner creations is for you!

I asked my fellow bloggers for easy DIY pipe cleaner craft ideas, and they had some fantastic ideas to share.

So grab your bag of pipe cleaners and try one of these fun craft ideas today! 

1) Pipe Cleaner Snake Craft

This simple Pipe Cleaner Snake Craft is by Red Ted Art.

These pipe cleaner snakes can be used as finger puppets, bookmarks, or as a pencil toppers. What a fun way to build fine motor skills!

2) Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands

Kids will love these Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands from The Craft-at-Home Family.

There’s so many creative ways kids can form the bubble wand and of course, they will love blowing bubbles with the finished product!

3) Pipe Cleaner Flowers

These cute Pipe Cleaner Flowers are from Mommy Evolution.

This fun idea is a great way for children of all ages to create flower crafts for Mother’s Day or for Spring!

4) Pipe Cleaner Dragonfly

Check out this Pipe Cleaner Dragonfly by Rock Your Homeschool.

You only need 2 simple craft supplies for this easy hands-on activity.  

Kids can practice hand-eye coordination as they create their own sweet dragonflies with colorful beads.

5) Pipe Cleaner Bunny Craft

This adorable Pipe Cleaner Bunny Craft is by Red Ted Art.

Check out the simple tutorial that is sure to inspire kids to create all kinds of pipe cleaner animals!

There’s endless possibilities!

6) Pipe Cleaner Jellyfish Craft

Look at this sweet Pipe Cleaner Jellyfish Craft by Rock Your Homeschool!

Little kids will love making this cute jellyfish with his fun googly eyes and fuzzy pipe cleaners tentacles.

7) Egg Carton Flower Craft

This Egg Carton Flower Craft is by Mommy Evolution.

This cute craft is sure to spark creativity!  

Younger kids can create simple flowers while older kids might enjoy creating intricate designs. What fun!

8) Pipe Cleaner Candy Cane Ornament

Check out this Pipe Cleaner Candy Cane Ornament from my blog Simply Full of Delight.

It’s an easy craft idea that’s perfect for the holiday season.  

Young children can practice their hand-eye coordination while creating a classic Christmas ornament.

9) DIY Pipe Cleaner Christmas Cards

These DIY Pipe Cleaner Christmas Cards are from The Craft-at-Home Family.

You won’t believe how easy it is to create one-of-a-kind Christmas cards with a few simple craft supplies!

10) Easy Pipe Cleaner People

Looking for a way to foster creativity?  Check out these Easy Pipe Cleaner People by Red Ted Art.  

Older children will love creating their own pipe cleaner people with a few simple materials.

This fun hands-on activity promotes critical thinking and activates the imagination.  Love it!

11) Simple Pipe Cleaner Flowers

These Simple Pipe Cleaner Flowers are by Digicative.

You’ll love how quick and easy this craft is! Kids will be adding fuzzy flowers to everything!

12) Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin Craft

Looking for a fall craft idea?

This Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin Craft is from Two Pink Peonies.

Kids can make their own sweet pumpkins with a few simple supplies.

13) Pipe Cleaner Icicle Craft

This Pipe Cleaner Icicle Craft is from Mommy Evolution.

This idea is SO simple, and yet perfect for creating a fun seasonal craft that promotes fine motor development.

14) Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree Ornaments

Isn’t this so CUTE? This Pipecleaner Christmas Tree Ornament is by Red Ted Art.

What an amazing craft that would be perfect for kids of all ages!

Definitely a classroom friendly option for the holidays!

15) Pipe Cleaner Wreath Magnet

This Pipe Cleaner Wreath Magnet is a fun idea! My kids made these with their 4-H club to give to local Veterans.

The wreath is formed with a green pipe cleaner base and a pipe cleaner coiled around it. You can make it big or small depending on your needs. Then simply add a magnet to the back!

I hope you found some amazing pipe cleaner craft ideas!

There were so many fun ideas for a rainy day or to chase away boredom during school breaks.

Who knew you could make so many amazing things from chenille stems?!

More Easy Craft Ideas

Looking for more Easy Crafts for Kids?

There’s a list of free printable Paper Bag Puppet Crafts here. These classic crafts are perfect for working on scissor skills and fine motor skills.

Don’t miss this list of Fun Sensory Bins for Kids. There’s so many amazing sensory play ideas to spark imaginations, and several of them include pipe cleaners!

You can find some awesome Popsicle Stick Crafts here. So many fun ideas for kids of all ages!

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