Try This Pool Noodle DIY To Create The Most Beautiful Fall Foliage Centerpiece

Who knew all those hours spent swimming and floating with pool noodles wasn't the only way to utilize the toys? In fact, pool noodle DIYs have become the go-to for crafters (both novice and expert). You can make everything from fall porch decor to eerie Halloween ghost candles for the upcoming holiday! While there are so many crafts involving these budget-friendly foam pieces, creating a fall foliage centerpiece with a pool noodle and candles or glassware is not only clever, but it could transform your table into a work of art that costs less than a fresh bouquet if you source your items from stores like Dollar Tree!

Your shopping list can be as extensive or as short as you want. Your centerpiece can be longer if you have more distance to cover at your dining room table, or it can be short and simple. Either way, this craft is easy to complete and starts with one or two pool noodles (depending on how long you want it). To create your centerpiece, trim two sections of pool noodles to the length you want. You can use wine glasses, candlestick holders, or faux candles as anchors and place them at interspersed intervals down the middle of the noodles. Then, zip-tie the noodles around them. Trim the zip ties, then it's time to decorate.

If you want to paint your noodles so their bright colors don't show under your foliage, do this first before connecting them, though this could make the foam a little stiffer and harder to insert the stems into. You can get clever with your foliage decor from here, using different faux plants and florals to disguise the foam. Stick the stems deep enough that your greenery looks lush and thick, and doesn't protrude too much. For fall, use sage green leaves with gold, red, and yellow accents for a more demure finish, or go with orange and black for easy Halloween-worthy table decor that pops.

You can also opt for baby's breath to make a really full base, then include seasonal foliage pieces throughout for a more neutral look. Make sure there are no big gaps, as this will make the centerpiece go from boujee to blah. If you decide to opt for the wine glass centerpiece, pour some water into each glass then add a floating votive to finish off the decor. If you use candlesticks, you can use battery operated candles like this $26.99 set from Amazon for a safe and simple way to illuminate your new crafty display.