7 Genius Fall Football Decor DIYs You Can Make With Pool Noodles

Who's ready for some football? While the leaves changing color means that the summer heat is dying down, it also marks the beginning of football season. Teams around the country are returning to stadiums so they can face off against quarterbacks and tight ends. Until Super Bowl Sunday, each weekend will serve as a way for family and friends to gather and celebrate the camaraderie that comes with rooting for your favorite team. What better way to channel your enthusiasm than creating the perfect backdrop for watching the game? You can establish a football sanctuary with an unlikely household staple that makes it easy to keep your home clean and organized: a pool noodle.

Pool noodles are inexpensive and can easily be adapted into fun football crafts that the whole family can help out with. The soft texture and lightweight properties of pool noodles lend them to practicality while the long lengths and bright, vibrant colors are perfect for artistic creations. Just a few pool noodles and some additional art supplies can transform into a fun DIY that pays tribute to the fan favorite American pastime. Check out the many ways pool noodles can be turned into original treasures you can make while wearing your jerseys and cheering on your favorite team.

The love of football can be exhibited from the moment a guest approaches the front door. Take four pool noodles and line them up in the shape of a field goal post, then use a hot glue gun to attach them to your exterior wall. Keep in mind that the glue may not be strong enough to secure the lightweight noodles in heavy winds so as an alternative, glue the noodles together and lean the field goal shaped structure up against the surface you choose. 

Pool noodles can be used to make smaller field goal displays that can be easily styled around the house. A statement centerpiece (or two to mimic the game setup) will draw eyes to the kitchen table. This DIY only requires the noodle, scissors, and skewers. Cut the noodle pieces to size and use the skewers to stick them together. Finally, place the creation on a paper towel holder, and you're done! Pocked-sized versions can be made with toothpicks in place of skewers and glued on to a coaster so they will stand on their own. 

Adorning your front door with a fun craft that is dedicated to your favorite fall sport. Stop by the nearest craft store and pick up a pool noodle, ribbon, and other football-related decorative elements. Attach the ends of the pool noodle to each other to create a base. You can either wrap the ribbon around the noodle or attach it with zip ties or pipe cleaners. Hot glue the other decorations to the wreath or directly on to the ribbon. If you're planning to add lights, add a small sign to mask the battery pack.

Pool noodles work really well as borders when upcycling mirrors or hanging picture frames. The extra element around a wall hanging can really make it pop while also providing extra protection from damage or breaking if the fixture is encased in glass. If you have sports memorabilia that is framed around the house, like a jersey or signed photo, a pool noodle will establish a textural and colorful outline that allows the paraphernalia to stand out. Pool noodles could also spruce up a display case for a trophy or autographed football. 

String lights don't need to be reserved to just the walls. Hanging the lights by themselves can look sloppy and unfinished, so wrap them around a pool noodle and add some faux flowers and other themed decorations to create a sturdy, stylish base. Buy a tension shower rod and stick it through the pool noodle for mounting. Then, position it up at the top of your hallway door frame, and viola!

Have you ever thought to combine football and florals? Buy a football that it is wide enough for a thin vase to fit inside it. Cut off both ends and remove the lining from the inside. Use the football to cover the vase. Then, use a pool noodle to line the vase and secure the flowers so they stand up strong and beautifully. To really drive the point home, make sure to pick up faux stems in colors that match your favorite team.

Bigger is better when it comes to football, so why not make a pool noodle arch for the big game? Tape pool noodles together to create the structure of the arch. From there, balloons and streamers can be attached — but that's not your only option. Paint the pool noodles, draw your team logo on the display, or cover the construction in stickers. It's an especially creative way to separate the rest of the house from the specific space where you watch sports, like a basement or man cave, for example.