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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

kids silly pool noodle characters

This project is intended for kids ages 4+.
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Step 1

ADULT: Cut the pool noodle into desired sizes with a serrated knife.

Step 2

Transform the pool noodle pieces into characters with basic craft supplies such as pom-poms, wiggle eyes, chenille pipe cleaners and yarn.
TIP: Wrap chenille pipe cleaners around a pencil to make curly hair and push into the foam of your noodle!

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Jumbo Elmer's® Disappearing Purple School Glue Stick

    Item # 10040621 
    $3.79
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Assorted Wiggle Eyes

    Item # 10043489 
    $4.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Giant Chenille Pipe Cleaner by Creatology™

    Item # 10184406 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $3
    $4.99
    clearance
    • Color: Green
    • Size: 6.5 ft
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    • Color: Green
    • Size: 6.5 ft
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    • Color: Green
    • Size: 6.5 ft
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    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied. While supplies last. No rain checks.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Foam Sheets Value Pack by Creatology™

    Item # 10104249 
    $12.99
    • Color: Brights
    • Size: 6" x 9"
    • Color: Brights
    • Size: 6" x 9"
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    • Color: Brights
    • Size: 6" x 9"
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Bright Multicolour Pom Poms by Creatology™

    Item # 10314731 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $1.49
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.19 in
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.19 in
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    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.19 in
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Multicolour Pom Pom Value Pack by Creatology™

    Item # 10197396 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $3
    $4.49
    clearance
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.75 in
    clearance
    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.75 in
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    • Color: Multi
    • Size: 0.75 in
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    *No additional coupons or discounts may be applied. While supplies last. No rain checks.
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Value™ Yarn by Craft Smart™, Solid

    Item # 10196945 
    $3.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 7 oz
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

    Item # 10002329 
    $2.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    +More Sizes
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Assorted Craft Noodle by Creatology™

    Item # 10658742 
    $1.19
    $2.99
    clearance
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You’ll Also Need
  • Pencil
  • Serrated Knife
Instructions
Step 1

ADULT: Cut the pool noodle into desired sizes with a serrated knife.

Step 2

Transform the pool noodle pieces into characters with basic craft supplies such as pom-poms, wiggle eyes, chenille pipe cleaners and yarn.
TIP: Wrap chenille pipe cleaners around a pencil to make curly hair and push into the foam of your noodle!

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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