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Fun crafts using straws

Fun crafts using straws

Last updated:2025/8/1

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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 (1–10)

Rampaging Straw

[Simple Craft 080] Flapping Straw — It moves with a clattering sound

Rampaging Straw

This craft has a curious look with bendy straws connected by rubber bands, and it’s fun to watch how it moves when you twist it and let go.

It’s a simple design: two flexible straws are linked together by a rubber band threaded through a straight straw.

If you connect the straws at both ends so they face different directions, the piece will move around randomly when force is applied to the rubber band.

The length of the straws also matters to make it look more lively—keeping each straw to a matching, compact length is recommended.

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blowgun

[Simple Craft 014] Straw Blowgun — You can make it just by cutting and fastening

blowgun

This is a simple blowgun made by stacking a short, cut piece of straw onto the tip of a longer straw and launching it with your breath.

It’s recommended to use different diameters for the main body and the dart so the tip fits on smoothly.

Seal the tip of the dart so it can catch your breath properly.

Cotton swabs are recommended for sealing to keep it as safe as possible.

Another key point is the variety of ways to play: you can set up a target and compete for points, or go outside and see whose dart flies the farthest—simple, easy-to-understand rules.

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candle stand

Colorful and cute! 3 straw arrangement ideas ♡

candle stand

Let’s try making a candle stand using straws.

That said, since straws will melt if they touch the flame, the idea is to use a glass jar for the main body of the candle stand and decorate the outside with straws! Once you find a jar that could work as a candle stand, cut the straws to match the height of the jar and stick them around it.

The candlelight will shine through the straws, creating a magical atmosphere.

If possible, use colored, semi-transparent straws for this idea, and decorating with multiple colors will result in an even more beautiful candle stand!

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water gun

Let's make a water gun with a plastic bottle

water gun

This is a squeeze-to-squirt water gun made by combining a plastic bottle and a straw.

It’s a simple craft where you just poke a hole in the bottle cap and insert the straw.

To make the water shoot properly, it’s also important to prevent air from leaking, so pay close attention to the size of the hole in the cap.

Because the process is simple, the appearance is simple too, so it’s recommended to decorate it with items like vinyl tape for a more festive look.

Try to be mindful of both a more attractive appearance and materials that help the water shoot effectively.

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Himmeli

How to Make a Nordic Ornament: Himmeli Star

Himmeli

This is a slightly more advanced straw craft that will delight not only children but also adults.

Are you familiar with “Himmeli,” a Nordic ornament? It’s a star-shaped ornament traditionally made from straw, and in this project the straw is substituted with drinking straws.

It requires some fine motor work, but once completed, it looks adorable—so be sure to try making it together with your child!

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