Foam Wing Dragons

These precious figures are just as fun to play with as they are to make. A couple of swirls of pipe cleaners and some foam cutouts make perfect fairy tale dragons. Attach a few to a re-configured wire hanger to create an easy mobile for an enchanted baby's room or hang them on the wall for colorful decor. Foam Wing Dragons from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

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Twist, Bend, Create: 50+ Awesome Pipe Cleaner Crafts for Kids

Learn how to make pipe cleaner crafts – over 50 of them – with these fun and easy ideas! Grab your chenille stems and get started. You’re going to love this collection of animals, flowers, dress up, holiday, decor, and more.

Skills Required: None. A few of these projects have more steps that others, but all of them are easily attainable for any age. There are a wide range of ideas from toddler to teen.

I’ll be honest, I’ve never thought that much about pipe cleaners. I didn’t use them to craft when I was little that I remember, and now that I reflect . . . I’m thinking I missed out.

Do you see ALL of the awesome things you can do with chenille stems? Okay, maybe you don’t see it yet, but you will . . . because I’ve collected over 50 ideas for you.

Use them for simple summer crafts to keep kids busy, or any other time they are bored!

Video Tutorial

Add a festive touch to your Thanksgiving with this simple turkey leg craft. Follow our video instructions to create a charming decoration for your holiday celebration.

*This is the first tutorial in the video.

Supplies Needed

What crafts can you make with pipe cleaners?

Mostly kids crafts, although there are some things here that I would make. You will find dolls, flowers, animals, holiday, back to school, party favors, jewelry, games, and more. It’s shocking, really!

You can make quite a few pipe cleaner crafts with only two! You’ll see them in this list. In fact, there are some projects that use only one. Genius, I know.