Christmas in July: Festive Crafts Using Dollar Tree Pool Noodles
Stock up now—these summer staples won’t last!
Who says you have to wait until December to get into the holiday spirit? Christmas in July is the perfect excuse to add a little sparkle and creativity to your summer. And today, I’m sharing a super fun twist—we’re making holiday magic with pool noodles!
Yep, those colorful foam tubes from Dollar Tree aren’t just for the pool anymore. They’re an unexpectedly perfect supply for DIY Christmas décor, and they’re only available for a limited time.
So if you’re dreaming of glitter, garlands, and giant candy canes (on a budget!), now’s your moment to grab a few of these summer gems before they disappear from store shelves.
🌟 Why Use Pool Noodles for Christmas Crafts?
Pool noodles are:
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Budget-friendly
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Lightweight and easy to work with
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Easy to shape and cut
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Surprisingly durable for indoor and outdoor décor
The best part? A single $1.25 noodle can transform into something whimsical, nostalgic, or even elegant. But once summer ends, they’re gone—so don’t wait until fall to start your holiday projects.
🎅 5 Christmas in July Crafts Using Pool Noodles
1. Oversized Candy Canes
Bend a red or white noodle into a candy cane shape and secure with clear tape or hot glue. Wrap with contrasting duct tape or ribbon to create classic stripes. Add a bow for a cheerful front porch accent.
Display tip: Stick the base into a planter or anchor with garden stakes.
Image and tutorial from 12tomatoes.com
2. Holiday Wreaths
Form a pool noodle into a circle and tape the ends securely. Wrap with tinsel garland, ribbon, or strips of festive fabric. Add ornaments, faux berries, or bows for an easy DIY wreath that looks store-bought.
3. Giant Lollipops
Wrap a white pool noodle in red curling ribbon or colored tape. Cover it with clear cellophane, twist the bottom, and tie with a bow. Mount it on a wooden dowel or stick in your yard for a whimsical candy garden look.
4. Snowman Stack
Cut one noodle into two sections: one bigger than the other. Stack and glue together, then cover with white felt, fleece, batting or chunky yarn. Top it off with a hat, earmuffs and scarf.
5. Pool Noodle Christmas Candles
Grab a pool noodle and a few extra supplies like a glue gun, battery operated candles, a utility knife and some white paint to make these easy yet elegant to look at Christmas pool noodle candles. You may want to make a set to gift as well. One pool noodle is all you need to make a couple of sets.
Full tutorial here
⏳ Don’t Wait — Grab Your Noodles Now!
Pool noodles are seasonal, and once summer ends, they’ll be replaced by fall items. If you’re thinking about holiday crafts, now’s the perfect time to stock up—especially since many of these projects use more than one noodle.
🎨 Share Your Holiday Creations!
Are you crafting for Christmas in July this year? Have a pool noodle project in the works? I’d love to see what you create! Leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @awandafulthing so we can celebrate creativity together.
Let’s make this summer a little brighter — with glitter, glue guns, and early holiday cheer. 🎄💫
Warmly yours,
Wanda, xo ✂️🧶
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