Grab Some Dollar Tree Pool Noodles For The Cheeriest Kids Room Decor

So you want to update your kids' room decor or maybe even find some playroom ideas that will make other parents envious. But you're not exactly sure how to do it without busting your budget. You also want something simple that can be added to the room without having to overhaul the entire space. This easy DIY might just fit the bill. We're making huge crayons out of colorful Dollar Tree pool noodles that make the cheeriest kids' decor.

This is a playful kids' decor idea that will look great in any space. You can add these giant crayons to their bedroom or playroom. They can even work as party decor and then be saved to put in their bedroom later. This DIY is simple enough to get the kiddos involved, and all the supplies can be found at Dollar Tree to make it budget-friendly.

For this craft you'll need pool noodles, colored construction paper, and a pair of scissors. You'll also need glue — either regular crafting glue or a glue gun with glue sticks. The number of pool noodles you'll need depends on how many crayons you want to make. Be sure to purchase black construction paper, plus colors that match the pool noodles. Optional supplies include adhesive letter stickers or letter cut outs.

This pool noodle DIY comes together in a few easy steps. First, cut each pool noodle to your desired length. Then, cut two strips of black construction paper about 2 inches wide and long enough to wrap around the pool noodle. Wrap one strip around the pool noodle a couple of inches above the bottom and secure it with glue. Repeat those steps with the second strip of paper at the opposite end of the crayon. Cut a long oval out of black construction paper, and glue it to the middle of the noodle lengthwise.

Make a cone shape out of a piece of construction paper that is the same color as the noodle. You can do that by cutting a circle out of the construction paper — the bigger your circle, the larger the cone shape will be. Then, cut a triangle out of the circle, with the peak of the triangle landing at the center of the circle. Bring the sides of the circle where you cut out the triangle together to make the cone shape. Glue the sides together, overlapping them as much as you want to get the size and shape of cone desired. Glue the cone to the end of the pool noodle to create the tip of the crayon.

To customize the crayon, you can use sticker letters or cut outs to add a word onto the black oval. Add the color of the crayon or your child's name. If you're using these for a party, you can add the child's age. These are also fun to personalize with your child's grade at the start of a new school year.