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Pipe Cleaner Fish Game

Simple Pipe Cleaner Fish Game {Busy Bag Idea}

Simple Fish Game Using Pipe Cleaners

It’s the new year and I’m making a resolution to be “simple.” I guess you could call it my “word” of the year. I plan to live by it…

With that being said – I’m planning on sharing more crafts that can be done with simple supplies. From my kid crafts to the adult stuff – it will be more simplified. Several of the crafts I will be sharing will either use recycled items or things that can be bought with a few dollars. I don’t want to break the bank and I know you don’t want to either. Plus – no headache searching stores for the impossible. Simple. Just plain simple.

Today I’m starting with this Pipe Cleaner Fish Game. This game is easy to put together {10 minutes tops} and is a simple “busy bag” idea for toddlers. Slip it in a plastic baggie and carry it in your purse for those moments you need to entertain the wee one.

You can even add some educational lessons like “catch the blue fish” or “catch the matching fish.”

As always – the possibilities are endless with this crafty idea! I hope this tutorial inspires you today! #gluedtomycrafts

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Pipe Cleaner Fish Game Craft Supplies Needed

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Magnet – one per fish game
  • Wooden Dowel or Stick – one per fish game
  • Colored Pipe Cleaners – any amount you want!
  • Blue Craft Felt – one large sheet per fish game
  • Colored Yarn
  • Hot Glue Gun

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Pipe Cleaner Fish Game {Busy Bag Idea}
Pipe Cleaner Fish Game {Busy Bag Idea}
Pipe Cleaner Fish Game {Busy Bag Idea}

Directions:

  • Take one pipe cleaner and bend in half. Form a circle and twist off the two ends to look like a fish tail. WOW – you now have a fish!
  • Go ahead and repeat this step for ALL of your pipe cleaners to make your fish game pieces.
  • Next, cut off a piece of string. Wrap and hot glue the string around the magnet.
  • Then tie the string to your “fishing” pole.
  • To play the fishing pole game, lay out the blue felt for the water.
  • Place fish on the felt. Ask your child to catch the fish. The metal material in the pipe cleaners will be attracted to the magnet – making it easy to pull up the fish.

RELATED POST —> Popsicle Stick Fish

Pipe Cleaner Fish Game {Busy Bag Idea}

Bet you didn’t know that the metal in the pipe cleaners would make a great “fish themed” game, did ya? Stay tuned for more simple craft tutorials coming up on Glued To My Crafts soon!!!

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Simple Pipe Cleaner Fish Game {Busy Bag Idea}

Simple Pipe Cleaner Fish Game

Simple Pipe Cleaner Fish Game- it's super easy to put together {10 minutes tops} and is a great "busy bag" idea for toddlers.
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  • 1 Hot Glue Gun
  • 1 Scissors
  • 1 Wooden Dowel
  • Pipe Cleaners
  • 1 Magnet
  • Craft Felt
  • Craft Yarn

Instructions
 

  • Take one pipe cleaner and bend in half. Form a circle and twist off the two ends to look like a fish tail. WOW - you now have a fish! Go ahead and repeat this step for ALL of your pipe cleaners to make your fish game pieces.
  • Next, cut off a piece of string. Wrap and hot glue the string around the magnet. Then tie the string to your "fishing" pole.
  • To play the fishing pole game, lay out the blue felt for the water. Place fish on the felt. Ask your child to catch the fish. The metal material in the pipe cleaners will be attracted to the magnet - making it easy to pull up the fish.
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