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Everyone is making this $2 pool noodle hack for Christmas

With very merry results.

Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re hosting this year, you might be looking for the perfect table centrepiece. 

We know that Kmart fans love a good hack, and this Christmas season is no exception. 

Very clever mums are turning a pool noodle into an incredible Christmas table centrepiece, using a $2 pool noodle from Big W or Kmart, a hot glue gun and baubles.

Sharing the hack to Facebook, one woman wrote: “First time hack pretty pleased with the result!”

While she picked up most of her Christmas decorations from Kmart, Big W and Target, any old decorations you have at home can be put to use. 

pool noodle table runner
(Credit: Angelica Marotta Vine)

How to create a pool noodle Christmas centrepiece

Here’s how she did it:

Step 1

Feed a rod through the centre of the pool noodle to keep it from bending. 

Step 2

Using your hot glue gun, start attaching your baubles. 

Step 3

When the baubles are all attached, fill in the gaps using Christmas decorations.

Step 4

For extra coverage, add some greenery.

Step 5

Finally, spray your wreath with fake snow!

diy pool noodle hack
(Credit: Angelica Marotta Vine)

Pool noodle centrepiece inspiration

We’ve rounded up our favourite pool noodle centrepieces for inspiration, so pop on some Christmas carols and get started on your own masterpiece!

1. Red, white and silver

red and white garland
(Credit: Tanisha Hine)

This giant runner might require a little extra glue and baubles than the others, but it won’t be short of compliments from friends and family this festive season. 

2. Fresh and floral

garland
(Credit: Georgia Fyfe)

Skip tradition and go for a more fresh, floral look with this style. 

3. Glitter and gold

gold garland
(Credit: Rebecca Canham)

This magical table runner looks straight out of a fairytale. 

4. Snow-tipped branches

garland
(Credit: Richelle Romeo)

Go for a traditional look that combines elegant colours with snow-tipped branches. 

Shop materials to make your own pool noodle wreath

pool noodle christmas craft

Pool noodle, $2, Big W

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red and gold christmas baubles

Mumoo Cat 40pc Christmas baubles, $36.99, Amazon

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POOL NOODLE CRAFT GLUE GUB

Crafters glue gun, $13, Spotlight

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eucalyptus garland

Eucalyptus garland, $30, Spotlight

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Christmas centrepiece to shop

Don’t want to make your own wreath? Here’s a ready-made Christmas centrepiece to shop.

christmas centrepiece

Set of 2 eucalyptus garlands with fairy lights, $120, Etsy

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