Fun crafts using straws

Easier than finger knitting! Straw knitting

[Easier than finger knitting!] Just keep threading yarn between the straws and you’ll have a scrunchie or armband finished in no time! How to make a scrunchie out of yarn

Let’s try knitting with tools! It’s easier than finger knitting! Here are some ideas for straw knitting.

Many of you may have tried quick and easy finger knitting because it doesn’t require any preparation.

How about leveling up and challenging yourself with straw knitting this time? It’s actually smoother to knit than finger knitting, so it’s highly recommended! You’ll need items like straws, yarn, decorative pom-poms, and glue.

In the video, we make a scrunchie.

Be sure to give it a try!

Cute glasses with moles

[Craft] Super Easy and Cute Pipe Cleaner Glasses! Finished in 5 Minutes! How to Make Them [Straw]

Let’s make cute glasses using pipe cleaners and straws.

First, think about the shape of the glasses you want to make—try sketching it out.

Round, square, star-shaped—anything you like is fine.

Once you’ve decided on the shape, form it with the pipe cleaners.

A single pipe cleaner isn’t very sturdy, so twist two together into one before shaping.

After the frame is done, thread straws onto the parts that go over your ears, and you’re finished.

If you use the accordion section of the straw over your ears, the glasses are less likely to slip off.

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straw wrapper

Let's make a straw wrapper and paper whistle!

Let’s make a fun straw trumpet you can both craft and play by blowing into it.

First, prepare a sheet of construction paper that’s a half-circle with a diameter of 25–30 cm.

It’s great if you can ask the kids what colors they want and have their favorites ready.

Roll the construction paper into a trumpet shape and secure it with tape.

Next, cut both sides of the tip of a straw at an angle.

Also cut the tip of the paper trumpet.

Carefully insert the cut end of the straw into the trumpet’s opening, then secure it with tape.

Flatten the cut end of the straw and blow into it… See if it makes a sound and have fun playing together!

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Straw Maze

[Childcare] Adults will love it too! Straw Maze [Handmade Toy]

It’s a great idea to treat straws like walls and create a “maze.” Because straws are easy to shape, kids can make a maze just the way they imagine, which is really fun.

Use an empty box as the base and create your own straw maze.

I’m sure it will make a delightful toy!

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Ribbon chopstick rest

The ribbon chopstick rest made from a straw is cute and handy ♡

This is a craft project that’s not only fun to make but also practical—you can put it to great use at the dining table! By using rings made from straws, you can create ribbon shapes.

They’re three-dimensional and look adorable, so girls are sure to love them.

After making lots of them, try using them as chopstick rests—your everyday meals will feel even more festive!

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straw airplane

"Straw Airplane" Flies Like Crazy Outdoors! — From a Magazine by Play Experts in After‑School Care

Popular in after-school care, the “straw airplane” is a fun craft that’s easy to make with a straw and construction paper—and it flies really well.

First, cut off the bendy part of the straw with scissors so it’s straight.

Next, cut two long, narrow strips from the construction paper, roll each into a ring, and tape them to the front and back of the straw.

Using a smaller ring in front and a larger ring in back makes it stable and helps it fly surprisingly far.

Kids are amazed at how it flies differently from a regular paper airplane! You can compete to see whose airplane flies the farthest, try different throwing techniques, and enjoy playing over and over.

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Lots of soap bubbles with DIY

Let’s have fun making soap bubbles using short-cut straws! First, cut a long strip of double-sided tape and line up the straws, sticking them onto it.

Apply double-sided tape to the other side as well, then roll the straws up tightly from the edge into a spiral and secure it.

Glue on a ring cut from a plastic bottle to serve as a frame, and attach a stick as a handle to finish.

Dip it in bubble solution and blow.

Bubbles will come out from each straw, creating a beautiful effect, and lots come out at once, so even small children can enjoy it.

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