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Source: Erie Times-News, Pa.self storageAug. 15--Splish, splash and sploosh while you can.Eventually -- we hate to even mention it -- pool and beach season will come to an end, and all of those good times and water toys will be packed away for Erie's long, long winter.Say your final farewells to beach balls. Bid adieu to the inflatable rings.But wait! Not so fast. There are oodles of uses for those leftover pool noodles.We've scoured every corner of Pinterest, an idea-sharing website, for fun things to do with pool noodles. (Just search for "pool noodle" pins.) There are so many cool things to make -- from toys to decor -- you might even want to grab a couple more noodles before they disappear from stores.Feel the ForceGet crafty, young Jedis -- the fate of the universe depends on it! There's nothing easier or more awesome than making your very own light saber -- and if the kids start dueling, the soft foam will ensure little to no injury. (Downside: you have to make your own sound effects.) These pool noodle creations also make great party favors.How to make it: Pick a pool noodle and cut about 12 inches off its length. Carefully wrap one end using gray or chrome duct tape. Add the finishing details using black electrical tape.Get ready to raceSummer might be winding down, but the competition is heating up. Kids can enjoy a day of racing with just a pair of pool noodle tracks.How to make it: Cut a pool noodle in half, lengthwise. Lay the halves side by side on a flat surface, with the little tunnels facing down. Use tape, string or glue to help tether the two tracks together. Set up one end of the tracks, tunnel-side up, on a slight incline. Use marbles or small cars to race.Lovely lolliesHave a big sweet tooth? Pool noodles make great large, spiral lollipop decorations for birthday or holiday parties. But remember: They're not edible.How to make it: To make a striped lollipop, wrap colored duct tape at an angle around the length of the noodle.Beginning at one end, start tightly rolling the noodle. Use a hot glue gun as you go. The foam will resist being rolled, so hold on to it tightly.Continue to roll and glue to the end, and carefully wrap a cord around the spiral to keep it together while the glue dries. For the stick, cut a small hole on the outside of the spiral and insert one end of a wooden dowel.Used glue to secure the dowel.To finish, wrap the lollipop in cellophane and secure with glue or ribbon.Hang it upA neon-colored pool noodle might not appear t迷你倉 have much decor potential, but it happens to be one of the best wreath forms out there.With the holiday season coming up in a few months, it won't hurt to have a ?few noodles around for some quick and easy wreaths.How to make it: Select a pool noodle and tape the ends together to form a ring. Pick whatever materials you need -- felt, fabric, ribbon, buttons, etc. -- and start creating your wreath.Cute cupcakesThese colorful treats look good enough to eat, but don't let their appearance fool you.Whether you use them as party favors, decorations or to stock the cupboard in a play kitchen, these pool-noodle cupcakes are a fun, calorie-free project.How to make it: Cut a 4-inch piece off a pool noodle. Carefully shape the top edge with scissors to give it a rounded appearance.Using a non-fraying fabric, such as felt or flannel, cut out a circle that is one inch larger in diameter than the top of the noodle (fabric will drape a bit over the sides).Glue the fabric to the top of the noodle, then add decorations, such as beads, sequins or glitter. Place the noodle cupcake inside a cupcake wrapper.Giddyap!Have your children ever dreamed of owning their own ponies? These pool noodle horses are an easy, crafty compromise that will be rodeo-ready in no time.How to make it: Bend one end of a foam pool noodle over -- about 9 or 10 inches -- and tie twine or ribbon tightly around it. (Consider leaving a little length to make the reins.) For the ears, cut a strip of fabric about 12 inches long and an inch wide. Trim the ends into points and slide the strip into the fold of the noodle and pull it up firmly into the crook of the head. Use glue to attach the points to either side of the head. For the mane, cut a second strip of fabric that is about 12 inches long and 4 inches wide. Make a scalloped edge on each side of the fabric with scissors to create a wavy look. Find the middle of the mane and glue it to the foam high up on the back of the head. Let the scalloped edges drape. Finish by gluing on a pair of wiggly eyes, or buttons, on either side of the head.LINDSEY POISSON can be reached at 870-1871 or by e-mail. Follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/ETNpoisson.CLAIRE BEVEVINO, a student at Penn State Behrend, is completing an internship at the Erie Times-News. You can reach her at claire.bevevino@timesnews.com.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Erie Times-News (Erie, Pa.) Visit the Erie Times-News (Erie, Pa.) at .GoErie.com Distributed by MCT Information Services文件倉