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Chenille Stem (Pipe Cleaner) Crafts

Browse through a collection of craft projects made using chenille stems (pipe cleaners).
Acorn Ornament Craft
Instructions for making simple ornaments using acorn and paint, submitted by Norma in Kentucky.
Antannae Headband
Instructions for making a headband that looks like antannae.
Apple Magnet
Instructions for making an apple shaped magnet complete with a worm!
Basketball Hoop Game
Follow these free instructions, submitted by Cami, for making a cool basketball hoop craft that is a game you can play once it is done.
Bottle Cap Pumpkin Magnet Craft
Follow these directions and use a bottle cap and chenille stem to make a magnet that looks like a pumpkin.
Bubble Necklace
Instructions for making a necklace that is also a container that holds your bubble soap and wand.
Bug Finger Puppet
Follow these instructions and make a variety of finger puppet bugs. Why not make one for each finger.
Bumble Bee Costume
Lorrie Tannahill tells how you can create this easy costume.
Bunny Easter Basket Craft
Follow these instructions and you can make a a bunny shaped easter basket using a paper plate.
Busy Bee Puppet
Instructions to make a puppet that looks like a bee sitting on a flower.
Butterfly Necklace
Make a Butterfly-shaped necklace using a clothespin.
Butterfly Valentine
Make a Valentine's Day card that looks like a butterfly.
Butterfree Pokemon Craft
Instructions to make a Pokemon Butterfree character craft.
Candy Cane Reindeer
Find out how to make a tiny reindeer using a candy cane, shared by Reginald.
Caterpillar Puppets
Bear shares instructions for making a fun caterpillar using a sock!
Cereal Jewelry
This is a fun and simple activity that can even be at snack time! Just let the kids keep threading the cereal onto the chenille stems until they get bored, and then they can eat them.
Chenille Stem Flowers
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Clay Pot Bumble Bee
Make this cute bumble bee using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Ladybug
Make this cute ladybug using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Santa
Make this santa using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clay Pot Spider
Make this cute spider using a terra cotta clay pot and a few other supplies.
Clothespin Cat Craft
Find out how to make this fun cat craft using a clothespin and a few other supplies.
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Instructions for making a butterfly out of coffee filters, submitted by Aubra.
Coffee Filter Flowers
This makes a great kids craft as the coffee filters hold up much better than tissue paper and best when can be worked on throughout a day off an on to allow time for drying in between dips in the food coloring.
Corn Cob Magnet
Make a corn cob magnet out of a pine cone.
Cupcake Liner Flowers
Make this flower craft using cupcake liners, submitted by Trace.
Decorated Pencils
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Egg Carton Crab
Find out how to create this fun crab using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.
Egg Carton Bouquet
Find out how you can create an entire bunch of flowers using egg carton cups and a few basic craft supplies.
Egg Carton Bumble Bee
Follow these directions and you can create your own little bumble bee using a couple of egg carton cups and a few basic craft supplies.
Egg Carton Fish
Find out how to create this fun fish using egg carton cups and a few other supplies.
Egg Carton Flower
Instructions to make flowers using egg carton cups.
Egg Carton Pig
Follow these directions and you can create your own little piggy using a couple of egg carton cups and a few basic craft supplies.
Fairy Flower Crown
Dress up as a fairy with this fun, floral crown.
Finger Puppet Guy
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Fire Cracker Pin Craft
Explore these instructions for making a fire cracker pin using a paper bag and a few other supplies.
Fly Mask
Instructions to make a fly mask using egg carton cups.
Frankenstein Windsock
Make a windsock for Halloween using a milk carton.
Glass Ball Snowman
Find out how to create a cute snowman face using a clear, glass ornament.
Glowing Bug Necklace
Have your child make this easy craft while you are waiting to leave for a camping trip or even on the way to your destination.
Grinch in Chimney Ornament
Make a Grinch craft! Make this adorable Christmas tree ornament that looks like the grinch stuck in a chimney.
Ice Skater CD Craft
Instructions to make an ice skater on an old Cd.
Inch Worm Craft
This is a fun craft that can made with a scrap piece of fur and a few basic craft supplies.
Jelly Bean Basket
Instructions for making an easter basket perfect for holding jelly beans.
Jumping Spider Puppet
Make a fun, jumping spider puppet.
Lacy Dolls
Gloria Cormier shares directions for making a unique doll craft.
Lacy Hearts
Gloria Cormier shares directions for making these easy and elegant heart crafts.
Ladybug Treasure Holder
Instructions for making a ladybug using a tuna can.
Liberty Bell Craft
Instructions for making a Liberty bell using a paper or styrofoam cup.
Light Bulb Santa
Use these free directions and pattern to create a Santa Christmas tree ornament using an old light bulb.
Light Bulb Snowman
Use these free directions and pattern to create a snowman Christmas tree ornament using an old light bulb.
Lion Finger Puppet
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Lion's Face Craft
Follow these instructions and make an adorable lion's face using a paper plate.
Lucky Cricket Craft
Pamela Pomroy shares instructions to make a lucky cricket craft.
Lunch Bag Pumpkin
Kelly Johnson shares how to make a pumpkin using a lunch bag.
Magic Wand Pencil Craft
Turn an ordinary pencil and a few chenille stems into a cool magic wand.
Mini May Day Basket
Instructions for making a tiny May day basket out of a toilet tissue roll.
Mouse in a Cup
Instructions for making a pretend mouse in a tiny cup.
Paper Plate Butterfly
Susan instructions for making a butterfly using a paper plate, a toilet tissue roll, and a few other supplies.
Pasta Angel
Use these instructions to make a tiny angel using noodles. A great Christmas tree ornament submitted by Leann.
Peek-a-Boo Mouse Bookmark
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Pencil Top Critter
Decorate your pencils using these simple suggestions.
Photo Flower Arrangement
Instructions for making a unique flower arrangement - submitted by Tiffany.
Photo Flower
HSBOATLADY shares instructions for making flowers with a photo in the center.
Pine Cone Angel
Instructions to make an angel out of a pine cone. A fun gift idea or even a great Christmas tree ornament.
Pine Cone Skier
Instructions to make a cute skier out of a pine cone submitted by Ruth.
Pine Cone Snow People
Special thanks to H Marie for inspiring this idea!
Pine Cone Squirrel
Instructions to make a squirrel out of pine cones.
Pine Cone Turkey
Instructions to make turkeys using pine cones. A cute Thanksgiving decoration idea shared by Sandy Paty.
Pocket Groundhog
This cute groundhog will enjoy it's home in your pocket where it can peak out to try to find its shadow!
Pom-Pom Pets
Instructions to make your own mini pets out of pom-poms. Use your imagination and make all your favorite animals.
Pot of Kisses
Make a collection of these flowers made using Hershey Kisses candies - submitted by Nettie from VA .
Potted Tissue Flowers
Instructions to make tissue paper flowers in a personalized pot.
Pumpkin Pencil Topper
Find out how to make a halloween pumpkin pencil topper craft. A great classroom treat idea!
Pumpkin Treat Holder
Find out how to make a simple halloween craft. A great classroom treat idea!
Recycled Easter Basket
Not only can you use these cute little baskets as decorations and for giving Easter treats, but they are a great way to recycle!
Recycled Garden
Brianna helped her 7-year-old sister create this project for a school assignment.
Recycled Snowman Craft
Michelle Honeycutt explains how she transformed empty baby Puff containers into snowmen.
Reindeer Bell Ornament
Submitted by Darlene B. - Instructions to make a special reindeer bell. This makes a great Christmas tree ornament.
Reindeer Magnet
Make this special reindeer magnet - submitted by Pat Brown.
Santa Necklace
Instructions to make a fun Christmas necklace using pom-poms, felt, and a bead.
Sea Shell Butterfly Magnet
Create a unique butterfly using sea shells.
Simple Beaded Candy Cane Ornament
Instructions to make simple Christmas tree ornaments using beads and chenille stems.
Simple Pine Cone Ornament
Instructions to make simple,colorful pine cone Christmas tree ornament, shared by Clare.
Stick Reindeer Ornament
Use these free directions to create this cute reindeer ornament using a popsicle stick. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Snowman Magnet
Make a fun magnet using a frozen juice can lid.
Soda Pop Can Pig
Find out how you can easily create a pink little pig using an aluminum pop can.
Sparkless Sparkler Craft
Kids can dance around with these home-made sparklers all day and all night, or you can make them to tuck into plants or table centerpieces to add a little burst of color.
Spider Mobile
Make a fun halloween mobile craft beads, chenille stems, and a few other supplies.
Spider Necklace
Make a spider necklace using an empty film container - idea shared by yarmnosilla (Allison).
Stick Reindeer Ornament Craft
Use these free directions to create this cute reindeer ornament using a craft stick and a few other supplies. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
Styrofoam Spider
Melissa explains how to make a spider using styrofoam balls and a few other supplies.
Styrofoam Flowers
These unique flowers are made using a styrofoam meat tray and a few other supplies.
Tissue Angel Ornament
Use these free directions and pattern to create a cute Angel. A great Christmas tree ornament or gift.
TP Reindeer Ornament
Use these directions to create a fun reindeer ornament using a toilet tissue roll, shared by Carolyne.
Turkey Napkin Holder Craft
Find out how to create this napkin ring turkey craft using a toilet paper roll and a few basic craft supplies.
Umbrella Picture
Make this umbrella picture using baking cups and pipe cleaners. A fun rainy day craft.
Witch's Cauldron Craft
These small cauldrons are perfect to use as a decoration or to use to hold favors and treats at a party.
Pipe Cleaner Sculpture
Getting creative with pipe cleaners.
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