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Fun crafts using straws

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We’ve put together a collection of craft ideas using straws that are perfect for elementary school kids.

In crafts, straws often seem to play a supporting role, don’t they?

But in fact, by taking advantage of their round, slender shape, you can make just about anything— from everyday toys to stylish, cute items—depending on your ideas.

For elementary schoolers, straw crafts are sure to shine as summer vacation homework, and they’re also great for everyday parent-child fun!

Take this opportunity to enjoy making crafts with straws!

Fun Crafts Using Straws (31–40)

Straw Maze

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Straw Maze

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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Murakami Shinpei

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Ribbon chopstick rest

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

Ribbon chopstick rest

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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Murakami Shinpei

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Nameplate

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Nameplate

A cute name tag—this one is made from straws.

Use a wider straw in clear and your favorite color, plus a thinner straw.

Cut a single slit in the clear straw.

Cut origami paper to the size of the straw, then write a name, stamp it, or decorate it with stickers.

Roll up the origami and insert it inside the straw, then insert the colored straw and the thin straw in that order.

Thread a strap cord through the thin straw, decorate with beads, and tie the cord to your preferred length to finish.

It’s so easy you’ll want to make lots—for your friends, too!

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easel

[Super Easy] Easel You Can Make with Straws #dayservice #daycare #rehab #caregiving #seniors #craft

easel

From an environmental standpoint, many places have switched from plastic straws to paper ones.

A craft I recommend using paper straws for is an easel.

You can make it easily with just four paper straws and some twine, so give it a try.

You thread the twine through the straws to assemble it, and this threading work can also help improve concentration.

It’s also a great idea to display your own drawings on the easel you make.

Since it’s paper, it’s convenient that you can easily attach things with glue.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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An hourglass made of straws

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Summer vacation craft 🌻 It's fun—when you flip it over like an hourglass, the straws flow down! ⌛️#Summer Vacation Summer Vacation Craft #AtHomePlay #HandmadeToys work Educational toy #craft
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Let’s make a toy where short straws fall like an hourglass.

First, cut a wire to 40 cm and wrap it around a pencil to make a spring.

Prepare two small paper cups and make a hole in the center of each bottom; thread one cup onto one end of the spring and secure it.

Stretch the spring and thread short, cut pieces of straw onto it.

Then thread and secure the other paper cup on the opposite end.

To prevent the spring from expanding and contracting, bridge two chopsticks between the two cups and glue them in place, and you’re done! Decorate the paper cups and chopsticks with masking tape or stickers to make it cute.

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