There are a million ways to make a wreath, and one of our favorites methods uses a pool noodle as an inexpensive wreath form.  Dollar Tree has started getting spring and summer seasonal items in stock, so it’s the perfect time to stock up on noodles for all of your wreath making needs!  This wreath won’t warp or melt when using hot glue.

Project estimate:

• Pool noodle, $1
• Wire hanger, on hand
• Packing tape, on hand or $1

Total:  $1 and up

Straighten the coat hanger except for the top. With pliers, bend it together to form a hook. Bend the other end to form a small U shape.  Measure the pool noodle to the end of the hanger and cut it.

Bend the pool noodle to form a circle. IT WILL NOT MEET at the ends. Hook the U part of the hanger to the hook.

Cut several small pieces of the left over pool noodle and add them to the wreath. The last piece will be in the shape of a V.

Take the packing tape and wrap it completely around the wreath. This will keep the smaller pieces together and keep the pool noodle from melting when you apply hot glue.

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Pool noodles are back on the shelf at Dollar Tree!  There are a lot of great ideas out there for using pool noodles in crafts, including these cute luminaries by Jill at Create Craft Love.  You can even float them in the pool!  How cool is that?  They’ll be great for creating mood lighting at your summer parties!  [how to make pool noodle luminaries]

Project estimate:

• Pool noodle, $1
• Battery operated tea lights, $1 and up
• Plastic wrap, on hand or $1 and up
• Hair elastics or rubber bands, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $2 and up

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A basic floor lamp is pretty inexpensive – nearly every thrift store or yard sale has one – but they can be awfully bland. Want to give yours a little more personality? To go with her son’s nautical themed room, Kelly from The Lily Pad Cottage use some rope and a surprising secret ingredient to give her lamp a makeover. Would you guess that a key component of this project is a pool noodle? True story! [how to make a rope lamp]

Project estimate:

• Floor lamp, on hand or about $5 and up
• Pool noodle, $1
• Rope, on hand or $1 and up
• Masking tape, on hand or $1
• Hot glue, on hand

Total: $1 and up

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Just can’t get enough pool noodle crafts?  Neither can we!  Here’s a sweet idea from Janel at Hating Martha, who used one to create a whole plate of fake cupcakes.  They’re so cute!  Whether you use ’em as decorations or favors at a cupcake-themed party or you use them to stock the fridge in a play kitchen, they are a fun, calorie-free project.  [how to make pool noodle cupcakes]

Project estimate:

• Pool noodle, $1
• Felt, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand or $1
• Paper, on hand
• Glitter, on hand
• Beads, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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Prepare to be amazed!  Over at Bugaboo, Mini Mr. & Me, Kimberly made this lucky shamrock wreath for St. Patrick’s Day out of a material that will blow your mind.  The timing is great, because it’s a summer seasonal item that is currently hitting the shelves at dollar stores everywhere!  I’m a big fan of unique wreath designs, and I just adore the originality of this idea!  [how to make a lucky shamrock wreath][via One Pretty Thing]

Project estimate:

• Pool noodle, $1
• Green yarn, on hand or $1 and up
• Hot glue, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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