How to Use Pool Noodles to Create Fun DIY North Pole Decorations
Turn your yard into a scene straight from the North Pole with these easy, budget-friendly DIY decorations.
With just a pool noodle, a light-up ornament, and a few other items, you can create your own North Pole-inspired Christmas setup right at home.
This project is simple enough to tackle in an afternoon but gives you a festive look that stands out all season long.
Ready to make your own DIY North Pole decorations? Grab your supplies, and let’s get started!
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Tools and Materials
- Foam pool noodle
- White tape (or white electrical tape)
- Light-up ornament
- Garland
- Broomstick
- Outdoor lights
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1. Wrap the Pool Noodle
Start by grabbing your pool noodle and white tape.
Starting at one end of the foam noodle, wrap the tape diagonally.
You’re going for a candy cane look here, so make sure the white stripes are evenly spaced. Continue wrapping until the entire noodle is covered.
Trim off any extra tape and fold over the end to secure it.
2. Add the Light-Up Ornament
Next, take your light-up ornament and remove it from its packaging.
Stick the ornament into the hole at the top of the noodle. This will act as the glowing North Pole sign!
3. Insert the Broomstick
Take the end cap off a broomstick and insert it into the bottom of the pool noodle. This will provide the stability you need to stand your DIY North Pole decoration upright in your yard.
4. Wrap Garland and Lights
Wrap your garland and outdoor lights together to create a decorative string to place between your North Pole poles. This adds an extra festive touch to your outdoor setup!
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DIY North Pole Decorations for a Festive Outdoor Scene
Now that everything is put together, it’s time to place your outdoor holiday decoration in your yard. Insert the broomstick into the ground and hang the garland and lights between the poles.
Stand back and admire your life-sized North Pole setup!
With just a pool noodle, some lights, and a few other supplies, you’ll have a festive display that brings the North Pole right to your front yard.
Have you made your own North Pole decor? I'd love to hear how it went! Share your experience in the comments below.
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That's really cute, and fairly inexpensive!!
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Super cute idea! My grandson would love seeing this. TFS ♥️. Merry Christmas 🎄
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