Creative DIY Projects You Can Make with Drinking Straws

Do you enjoy drinking through a straw? But what can we do with plastic straws after use? Just throw them away in the recycle bins? No! You should know drinking straws do not only have to be used for drinking, they are the popular items and supplies to use in arts and craft projects for their different sizes and color combinations. We can make so many awesome things from ordinary drinking straws. For example, plastic drinking straws can be the materials of a flower vase, picture frames, DIY hanging planters for decorative home decor items. Or you can also use paper or plastic drinking straws to create kids’ crafts, like straw necklace, homemade Hawaiian leis and more.

Here are many other easy to make crafts made with drinking straws, we collected recently for your inspiration. If you have some on hand and you want to do something fun with them, take time to browse through these collections and get ready for our favorite drinking straw crafts.

Homemade Hawaiian Leis for Kids Made with Drinking straws and Paper Flowers

A super easy and fun DIY project that can get your kids involved in. Kids will love wearing it this summer. Learn how to make it here.

DIY Metallic Brassy Painted Drinking Straw Sunburst Frame

Metallic brassy painted drinking straw sunburst frames and mirrors really pop up your home decor with a bit of a both mid century and modern feel. Follow the tutorial here.

DIY Plastic Coasters Made with Drinking Straws

Colorful straws really pop up the party table decor and suitable to corktails. See how to make it here.

DIY Drinking Straw Maze for Children

Another quick and easy crafty drinking straw project for your kids to have fun. Check out the details here.

Spring Flowers Made with Straws and Paper Flowers

Here is a beautiful bouquet of flowers that your kids will love to help you make. A lovely addition to a Spring or garden party. See the tutorial here.