24 Pompom Crafts for Kids

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Marie LeBaron
Marie LeBaron is an expert on crafts and home DIY. She is the founder of MakeandTakes.com.
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Marie LeBaron
Updated 05/07/20
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There are so many wonderful crafts and projects you can do with pompoms. Your kids will love this collection of crafts. All of these projects are easy and will keep your children engaged. Crafting with pompoms also doubles as fine motor skills practice. It is a win-win for everyone.

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    Pompom Hot Cocoa Mug Craft for Kids

    Pom pom hot cocoa paper craft
    Crafty Morning

    What is better than a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter day? Almost nothing. Your kids can craft their mug of hot cocoa and use pompoms as the marshmallows. 

    Pom Pom Hot Cocoa Mug Craft for Kids from Crafty Morning

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    Valentine's Day Love Bugs

    Pom pom Valentine's Day craft
    Mom Luck

    Make these cute little love bugs to pass out on Valentine's Day. These are easy to make for young crafters and turn out super silly.

    Valentine's Day Love Bugs from Mom Luck

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    Pompom Peace Sign

    DIY pom pom peace sign
    Infarrantly Creative

    Use different sizes of craft pompoms to create this DIY peace sign. This would be a great decor piece for a child's room. 

    Pom Pom Peace Sign from Infarrantly Creative

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    Valentine Pompom Painting

    Pom pom painting
    Tips from a Typical Mom

    Use pompoms for a new painting technique. This is a super simple art project that even preschool-aged children can do. 

    Valentine Pom Pom Painting from Tips from a Typical Mom

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    Pig Pompom Craft

    Pom pom pig craft
    The Pinterested Parent

    Pink pompoms make the perfect piggies. Add googly eyes to complete this project that is perfect for playtime. 

    Pig Pom Pom Craft from The Pinterested Parent

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    Cardboard Tube Snowman Craft

    Snowman craft
    Make and Takes

    Pompoms make tiny earmuffs for this cardboard tube snowman. Make this craft when it is too cold to make a snowman outside. 

    Cardboard Tube Snowman Craft from Make and Takes

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    Pompom Snow Globe

    Pom pom snow globe craft
    We Have Aars

    This snow globe is a great activity when you need some time to kill with the kids. All you need for this project is construction paper, white pompoms, and glue. 

    Pom Pom Snow Globe from We Have Aars 

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    Gumball Machine Color Matching

    Gumball machine pom pom craft
    Repeat Crafter Me

    Practice learning colors with your children by trying this gumball machine activity. You will need lots of different colors of pompoms for this project. Your kids are going to love it.

    Gumball Machine Color Matching from Repeat Crafter Me

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    Pompom Heart Kid Craft Printable

    Valentine's Day pom pom card craft
    Liz on Call

    Your kids can create these simple pompom heart cards to give out on Valentine's Day. They are perfect for gifting to parents, grandparents, or even teachers. 

    Pom Pom Heart Kid Craft Printable from Liz On Call

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    Pompom Gecko

    Pom pom gecko craft
    The Craft Train

    How fun and cute is this pompom gecko? You can make this new friend with simple craft supplies you probably have around your home. 

    Pom Pom Gecko from The Craft Train

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    Pompom Push

    Pom pom toddler activity
    Busy Toddler

    Keep those energetic toddlers entertained with this pompom push activity. It can be made in seconds and they will have a blast with it. 

    Pom Pom Push from Busy Toddler

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    DIY Catapults for Kids

    Craft stick catapults
    Coffee Cups and Crayons

    Make DIY catapults out of craft sticks and use them to fling pompoms around the room. This is such a great activity for little ones. 

    DIY Catapults for Kids from Coffee Cups and Crayons 

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    Butterfly and Dragonfly Pompom Magnets

    Pom pom butterfly and dragonfly
    Mommy's Bundle

    Get ready for spring with this butterfly and dragonfly craft project. You will need different colors and sizes of pompoms and pipe cleaners. Add a magnet to display them on your fridge. 

    Butterfly & Dragonfly Pom Pom Magnets from Mommy's Bundle

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    Pompom Mittens Craft

    Pom pom mitten craft
    No Time For Flashcards

    Pompoms look adorable on these paper mittens. This is an easy craft for kids of all ages. This is also a great activity for learning scissor and gluing skills. 

    Pom Pom Mittens Craft from No Time for Flashcards

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    Pompom Monsters

    Pom pom monsters
    Inspiration Laboratories

    Add one or two googly eyes to pom poms to make silly little monsters. Use different colors and sizes of pom-poms to get creative. 

    Pom Pom Monsters from Inspiration Laboratories

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    Printable Alphabet Magnetic Pompom Sheets

    Pom pom kid activity
    Fab n' Free

    These magnetic pompom sheets make great boredom busters for those days at home with nothing to do.

    Printable Alphabet Magnetic Pom Pom Sheets from Fab n' Free

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    Pompom Popper

    Pom pom shooter
    Come Together Kids

    Have some awesome playtime inside the house with this DIY pompom popper. Make targets around your house for your kids to aim at. 

    Pom Pom Popper from Come Together Kids

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    Pompoms and Pinecones

    Pom pom pinecone craft
    One Little Project

    Brighten up a pinecone from your backyard with colorful pompoms. These pompom pinecones make beautiful ornaments for your Christmas tree or decorations for winter. 

    Pom Poms and Pinecones from One Little Project 

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    Yarn Pompom Cupcakes

    Pom pom cupcake garland craft
    Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams

    Make colorful cupcakes with your favorite color of yarn. Then add a pompom on top like its very own cherry. String them all together for an adorable garland that is perfect for a birthday party.

    Yarn Pom Pom Cupcakes from Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams

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    Butterfly Fridge Magnet

    Pom pom butterfly kids craft
    Craft Passion

    Craft sweet little butterflies with pompoms, pipe cleaners, and paper. Get creative with different colors and sizes. Add a magnet to put them on your fridge to hold important papers. 

    Butterfly Fridge Magnet from Craft Passion

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    Mini Pompom Rain Cloud

    Pom pom raincloud craft
    Sugar Bee Crafts

    Teach your kids about the rain and clouds with this super cute pompom rain cloud craft. After you are done crafting, hang it somewhere in your home. 

    Mini Pom Pom Raincloud from Sugar Bee Crafts

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    Pompom Snowman Craft

    Pom pom snowman craft
    Crafts by Amanda

    Stack white pompoms together to create a snowman. Your kids will love this craft, especially if it does not snow where you live. 

    Pom Pom Snowman Craft from Crafts by Amanda

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    Pompom Soap Craft

    Pom pom soap
    Kids Activities Blog

    Your kids will never forget to wash their hands when they have this awesome pompom soap in the bathroom. They will love watching the pompoms float in the soap container. 

    Pom Pom Soap Craft from Kids Activities Blog

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    Pokémon Go Pikachu Craft

    Pikachu craft
    The Homespun Hydrangea

    Your favorite Pokémon fans will love to have their very own pocket monster. It is easy, fun, and only takes a few minutes to make. Gotta catch them all.

    Pokemon Go Pikachu Craft from The Homespun Hydrangea

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