69+ Cute Pom Pom Fish Crafts

Pom Pom Fish in a Bowl

This craft creates a cute fish inside a bowl, made entirely of pom poms. It’s perfect for kids who love marine life and want to make a fun, textured craft.

Materials:

• Small pom poms (variety of colors)
• Craft glue
• Construction paper (blue for the water and green for seaweed)
• Scissors
• Googly eyes
• Pipe cleaners (for fins)

Steps:

1. Start by cutting out a bowl shape from the construction paper, and glue it to a piece of cardboard.
2. Use blue construction paper to create the water around the fish, then glue it to the background.
3. Glue the pom poms together to form the body of the fish.
4. Attach the pipe cleaner pieces to the sides of the fish for fins.
5. Add googly eyes and decorate the background with seaweed made from green paper.

Pom Pom Fish Mobile

This colorful mobile with pom pom fish hanging down will bring joy to any room. It’s a simple craft that doubles as a fun home decor piece.

Materials:

• Pom poms (variety of colors)
• Thread or fishing wire
• Wooden dowel or hanger
• Scissors
• Craft glue
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Begin by gluing several pom poms together to form fish shapes.
2. Add googly eyes and a small triangle of felt or paper for the tail.
3. Cut lengths of thread or fishing wire, and tie each piece to a pom pom fish.
4. Attach the other ends of the threads to the wooden dowel or hanger.
5. Arrange the fish at different lengths and hang your mobile.

Pom Pom Fish Bowl Magnet

This fun craft combines fish, pom poms, and magnets to create a playful decoration for your fridge.

 

Materials:

• Small pom poms
• Craft magnets
• Hot glue gun
• Craft foam or construction paper
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Cut a bowl shape from craft foam or construction paper.
2. Glue a magnet to the back of the bowl.
3. Glue a series of small pom poms together to create the fish’s body.
4. Attach googly eyes and fins made from paper.
5. Once dry, stick your pom pom fish bowl magnet to the fridge.

Pom Pom Fish Bookmark

Create a cute fish-themed bookmark using colorful pom poms to help keep your place in books.

Materials:

• Small pom poms (variety of colors)
• Felt or craft foam
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Cut a long, narrow strip of felt or foam to use as your bookmark base.
2. Attach a large pom pom to one end for the fish’s head.
3. Glue smaller pom poms in a line behind the head to form the body of the fish.
4. Add a triangle of felt or foam for the tail, and attach googly eyes.
5. Allow the glue to dry, and use it as a colorful bookmark.

Pom Pom Fish T-Shirt Design

Let your creativity shine by creating a pom pom fish design for a t-shirt. This craft is a fun way to personalize your clothing.

Materials:

• T-shirt (light color)
• Pom poms (variety of colors)
• Fabric glue
• Scissors
• Felt (for fins and tail)

Steps:

1. Lay your t-shirt flat and decide where you want to place the fish design.
2. Glue the pom poms together to create the body of the fish.
3. Cut small pieces of felt to create the fins and tail and glue them onto the fish.
4. Allow the design to dry completely before wearing the shirt.

Pom Pom Fish Art on Canvas

Create a stunning piece of art featuring a colorful pom pom fish. This project is great for kids or adults who want to add a whimsical touch to their home.

Materials:

• Small and medium-sized pom poms
• Canvas
• Craft glue
• Paint (optional for the background)
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Paint the background of your canvas (optional) with ocean-like colors.
2. Glue pom poms in the shape of a fish’s body and fins.
3. Add googly eyes to the fish.
4. Once everything is dry, hang your pom pom fish art on the wall.

Pom Pom Fish Party Hat

For a fun and festive occasion, create a pom pom fish party hat. Perfect for birthdays or aquatic-themed parties.

Materials:

• Cone-shaped party hat
• Pom poms (variety of colors)
• Craft glue
• Googly eyes
• Pipe cleaners (for fins)

Steps:

1. Start with a cone-shaped party hat.
2. Glue pom poms all over the hat, leaving space for the fish’s eyes.
3. Attach googly eyes to the front of the hat.
4. Cut and glue pipe cleaners to form fins on either side.
5. Wear your fun, fish-inspired hat!

Pom Pom Fish Pencil Toppers

Decorate your pencils with cute pom pom fish toppers. These are perfect for school supplies or as small, crafty gifts.

Materials:

• Small pom poms
• Pipe cleaners
• Hot glue gun
• Googly eyes
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Take a small pom pom and glue it to the top of a pencil.
2. Add googly eyes to the pom pom for the fish’s face.
3. Cut pipe cleaners to form fins and tails, then attach them to the fish.
4. Let the glue dry and use your fish pencil topper!

Pom Pom Fish Garland

Create a fun garland for your party or home using pom poms shaped like fish. This is a colorful, easy-to-make craft that adds charm to any space.

Materials:

• Pom poms (variety of colors)
• String or twine
• Needle
• Googly eyes
• Craft foam (for fins)

Steps:

1. Thread a needle with the string or twine.
2. Glue pom poms together to form fish, and attach them to the string.
3. Add googly eyes and fins made from craft foam to each fish.
4. Hang the garland in your desired location.

Pom Pom Fish Keychain

Make your own pom pom fish keychain for a cute and functional accessory. Great for attaching to your keys or backpack.

Materials:

• Small pom poms
• Keychain ring
• Hot glue gun
• Googly eyes
• Felt (for tail and fins)

Steps:

1. Glue a series of pom poms together to form the fish body.
2. Attach a felt triangle for the tail and fins.
3. Add googly eyes.
4. Attach the finished fish to a keychain ring, and your keychain is ready!

Pom Pom Fish Wall Hanging

Create a textured wall hanging with pom pom fish. This will bring a playful and creative vibe to any room.

Materials:

• Large pom poms (for fish)
• Thin wooden dowels
• Twine or string
• Googly eyes
• Felt (for fins and tails)

Steps:

1. Attach fish-shaped pom poms to lengths of twine or string.
2. Decorate the fish with felt fins and tails.
3. Add googly eyes for a cute touch.
4. Hang the fish on a wooden dowel and display it on your wall.

Pom Pom Fish Coasters

Create functional and adorable coasters shaped like fish using pom poms. These will add a splash of color to your table.

Materials:

• Small pom poms
• Felt (for fish shape)
• Scissors
• Googly eyes
• Hot glue gun

Steps:

1. Cut a fish shape out of felt.
2. Glue pom poms to the felt to fill in the fish’s body.
3. Attach googly eyes.
4. Let it dry and use it as a coaster!

Pom Pom Fish Necklace

Craft a wearable pom pom fish necklace for a fun and creative accessory.

Materials:

• Small pom poms
• Jewelry cord
• Scissors
• Googly eyes
• Craft glue

Steps:

1. Create a small pom pom fish by gluing several pom poms together.
2. Attach googly eyes to the fish.
3. Thread the jewelry cord through the fish and tie knots at each end to create a necklace.
4. Wear your pom pom fish with pride!

Pom Pom Fish Puzzle

This craft idea involves making a fun fish-themed puzzle from pom poms. Great for kids to assemble and play with!

Materials:

• Thick cardstock
• Pom poms
• Craft glue
• Scissors
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Cut the cardstock into puzzle pieces.
2. Use pom poms to create a fish shape on one piece.
3. Glue the puzzle pieces back together and allow the glue to dry.
4. Once dry, kids can enjoy assembling the pom pom fish puzzle!

Pom Pom Fish Magnet Picture Frame

This craft combines a fish-themed design with a photo frame. The pom poms add a textured, playful touch.

Materials:

• Picture frame
• Pom poms
• Hot glue gun
• Googly eyes
• Craft foam (for fins)

Steps:

1. Glue pom poms around the edges of the picture frame.
2. Create a fish body in the center using larger pom poms.
3. Add googly eyes and fins made from craft foam.
4. Place a photo inside the frame and hang it up!

Pom Pom Fish Birthday Card

Create a unique birthday card by incorporating pom poms into a fish design. It’s a creative and textured way to wish someone a happy birthday.

Materials:

• Blank greeting card
• Small pom poms
• Craft foam or paper (for fins)
• Googly eyes
• Craft glue

Steps:

1. Create a fish shape on the card by gluing pom poms together.
2. Add fins made from craft foam or paper.
3. Attach googly eyes and write a birthday message on the card.

Pom Pom Fish Felt Hat

Make a whimsical felt hat decorated with pom poms to look like fish. Perfect for a themed event or just for fun!

Materials:

• Felt hat (plain)
• Pom poms
• Felt (for fins)
• Hot glue gun
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Glue pom poms to the front of the felt hat to form the fish body.
2. Cut and glue fins from felt to each side of the hat.
3. Attach googly eyes for the fish face.
4. Wear your pom pom fish hat to make a splash at your event!

Pom Pom Fish Pencil Holder

Transform a simple container into a fun fish-shaped pencil holder with pom poms.

Materials:

• Empty toilet paper roll or small cup
• Pom poms
• Craft glue
• Googly eyes
• Pipe cleaners (for fins)

Steps:

1. Cover the container with pom poms to create the fish body.
2. Add fins made from pipe cleaners and a tail made from felt.
3. Attach googly eyes to the front.
4. Use it to hold your pens and pencils!

Pom Pom Fish Table Centerpiece

Make a striking centerpiece for a table with multiple pom pom fish. It’s perfect for aquatic-themed parties.

Materials:

• Various sizes of pom poms
• Craft foam (for fins)
• Googly eyes
• Hot glue gun
• Fishing wire or thread

Steps:

1. Glue multiple pom poms together to form different fish shapes.
2. Add googly eyes and fins made from craft foam.
3. Arrange the fish on a flat surface, and use fishing wire to give them a floating effect.

Pom Pom Fish Appliqué

Decorate a tote bag, pillow, or blanket with a pom pom fish appliqué for a playful, custom design.

Materials:

• Fabric (tote bag, pillow, or blanket)
• Pom poms
• Felt (for tail and fins)
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Cut out a fish shape from felt and glue it to the fabric.
2. Attach pom poms to form the fish’s body.
3. Add fins and tail with more felt.
4. Let the appliqué dry completely before using.

Pom Pom Fish Jar Lid Decorations

Use pom poms to decorate jar lids for a fun, fish-themed craft that you can use for storage or as a gift.

Materials:

• Jar lids
• Pom poms
• Hot glue gun
• Googly eyes
• Craft foam (for fins)

Steps:

1. Glue pom poms around the edges of the jar lid.
2. Attach googly eyes and create a tail and fins from craft foam.
3. Place the lid back on the jar for a fish-themed decoration.

Pom Pom Fish Basket Decoration

Add pom pom fish to a basket for a creative twist on a standard container. It’s great for organizing or as a gift basket.

Materials:

• Small basket
• Pom poms
• Craft foam (for fins)
• Googly eyes
• Hot glue gun

Steps:

1. Attach pom poms to the basket to create a fish shape.
2. Add fins and tails made from craft foam.
3. Attach googly eyes for a fun look.
4. Use the basket for storage or as a gift container.

Pom Pom Fish Hat Band

Create a fun hat band with pom pom fish for an added touch of creativity.

Materials:

• Plain hat (any style)
• Pom poms
• Craft foam (for fins)
• Hot glue gun
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Glue pom poms along the band of the hat to create fish shapes.
2. Attach fins and tails made from craft foam.
3. Add googly eyes to complete the fish design.

Pom Pom Fish Phone Case

Personalize your phone case with a fun pom pom fish design that will add a bit of whimsy to your device.

Materials:

• Plain phone case
• Pom poms
• Craft foam (for fins)
• Hot glue gun
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Arrange pom poms on the phone case to form a fish shape.
2. Attach fins and tails made from craft foam.
3. Add googly eyes and allow the glue to dry.

Pom Pom Fish Wall Art

This simple wall art piece can transform any room, using pom poms to create a fun fish design.

Materials:

• Canvas
• Pom poms
• Craft glue
• Googly eyes
• Craft foam or felt (for fins)

Steps:

1. Arrange pom poms on the canvas to form a fish shape.
2. Attach fins and a tail made from felt or foam.
3. Add googly eyes for a fun touch.
4. Allow the art to dry and hang it up.

Pom Pom Fish Place Cards

These pom pom fish can be used as place cards for a party or special event. They’ll add a unique and playful touch to any table setting.

Materials:

• Small pom poms
• Cardstock
• Googly eyes
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Glue a pom pom to a small piece of cardstock.
2. Write the name of your guest on the cardstock.
3. Add googly eyes to the pom pom fish.
4. Place the fish at each setting.

Pom Pom Fish Cupcake Toppers

Make adorable cupcake toppers using pom poms shaped like fish. Perfect for ocean-themed parties!

Materials:

• Small pom poms
• Toothpicks
• Craft foam (for fins)
• Googly eyes
• Hot glue gun

Steps:

1. Attach a toothpick to the back of a small pom pom.
2. Add fins and a tail made from craft foam.
3. Attach googly eyes.
4. Insert the finished fish topper into cupcakes.

Pom Pom Fish Painting

Create a textured painting by gluing pom poms to a painted background.

Materials:

• Canvas
• Paint
• Pom poms
• Craft glue
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Paint the canvas with an ocean background.
2. Arrange pom poms on the canvas to create fish shapes.
3. Add googly eyes for a finished look.

Pom Pom Fish Puzzle Pieces

This fun craft idea turns a drawing or image of fish into a puzzle made out of pom poms.

Materials:

• Cardboard
• Pom poms
• Craft glue
• Scissors

Steps:

1. Draw a fish image on cardboard.
2. Cut out the shape of the fish.
3. Glue pom poms onto the puzzle pieces.
4. Cut the fish into several pieces to create a puzzle.

Pom Pom Fish Storybook

Create a unique and tactile storybook featuring pom pom fish. Perfect for young children who love interactive books.

Materials:

• Blank book
• Pom poms
• Scissors
• Craft glue
• Googly eyes

Steps:

1. Create a story using blank pages in the book.
2. Glue pom poms to represent fish characters in the story.
3. Add googly eyes for fun.
4. Read the interactive book to children while they enjoy the pom pom fish characters.

Creative Variations for Pom Pom Fish Craft Projects

Pom poms offer endless opportunities for creating vibrant and playful fish designs. Whether you’re looking to add a splash of color to your space or craft something unique, there are several ways to explore the creativity of pom pom fish. Below are a few exciting ideas on how to make the most out of these fuzzy creations:

1. Multi-colored Fish: How to Combine Different Colored Pom Poms for a Vibrant Look
   • Mixing and matching various shades of pom poms can give each fish a unique and colorful personality.
   • Try using a gradient effect with pom poms in similar color families, like warm tones (yellow, orange, red) or cool tones (blue, purple, green), to create an eye-catching design.
   • For added texture, combine larger and smaller pom poms, layering them to mimic the shape and flow of real fish.
2. Underwater Scenes: Making a Small School of Pom Pom Fish
   • Create a lively underwater scene by crafting multiple pom pom fish in different colors and sizes.
   • Group the fish in a way that reflects the movement of a school, using string or clear fishing line to hang them at varying depths.
   • Add complementary elements like paper seaweed or tiny pom poms for bubbles to enhance the aquatic theme.
3. Wall Decor: How to Turn Pom Pom Fish into Hanging Mobile or Wall Art
   • Turn your pom pom fish into a dynamic hanging mobile by attaching them to a circular frame with fishing wire, allowing the fish to sway with the air.
   • For wall art, arrange your pom pom fish in a grid or an abstract shape like a wave to make a statement piece.
   • Personalize your display by experimenting with different fish shapes, adding sequins or glitter for extra sparkle.

These creative variations can transform simple pom poms into a playful and vibrant project, perfect for decorating any space or adding a personal touch to your craft collection.

Tips and Tricks for Creative Fish Crafting

Creating fish for craft projects can be a fun and imaginative process. Whether you’re making fish for a school project, home décor, or just for fun, these tips and tricks can help you enhance your fish creations. By experimenting with different materials and techniques, you can make your fish designs more durable, textured, and unique.

1. Making Fish More Durable

• Use Sturdy Materials: Opt for materials like foam sheets, thick felt, or card stock to ensure that your fish retains its shape and lasts longer.
• Add a Layer of Mod Podge: Seal your fish with a layer of Mod Podge or any clear adhesive coating to protect the surface and prevent damage from handling or wear.
• Reinforce with Wire: If you need extra stability, consider using wire or pipe cleaners inside the fish to help it keep its form, especially for 3D projects.
• Avoid Over-Wetting: If your fish design involves paint or glue, avoid excessive wetness, as it can weaken the structure. Allow each layer to dry completely.

2. Adding Extra Texture to Pom Poms (e.g., Crinkled Paper for Scales)

• Crinkle Paper: To create the effect of fish scales, use crinkled paper (like tissue paper) and glue it onto your pom-pom. This gives the appearance of textured scales that are visually interesting and fun to touch.
• Ribbon Strips: Thin strips of ribbon or tulle can also add a soft, shiny texture to your pom-poms, mimicking the flowy texture of fish fins.
• Metallic Paint: After your pom-pom is finished, lightly brushing it with metallic paints or glitter can add an iridescent sheen that mimics the reflective quality of fish scales.

3. Incorporating Different Materials like Fabric Scraps or Foam

• Fabric Scraps: Use fabric scraps to create colorful and textured fins and tails. Cut small shapes and stitch or glue them onto the body of the fish to add dimension and depth.
• Foam Pieces: Foam sheets can be cut into different shapes, such as fins, gills, or scales, to create a 3D effect. Foam also adds a lightweight durability to your fish designs.
• Beads and Buttons: For eyes, try using beads or buttons that provide a shiny, three-dimensional feature, enhancing the realism or creativity of your fish.
• Metal Mesh or Wire: Add metallic mesh or wire for fish fins or gills to give your design an industrial or more realistic appearance. These materials provide structure and texture.

By combining these techniques, you can take your fish projects from simple to spectacular, adding durability, texture, and creativity to your design!

FAQ

Can I use other materials instead of pom poms?

Yes! You can also use foam balls, cotton balls, or fabric scraps for the fish’s body if you don’t have pom poms. The idea is to create a round, textured body.

What age group is best for Pom Pom Fish Crafts?

Pom Pom Fish Crafts are suitable for children ages 4 and up, with adult supervision for younger kids. However, adults can enjoy creating these too, making them a fun family activity.

Are Pom Pom Fish Crafts good for parties or events?

Absolutely! Pom Pom Fish Crafts can be a great activity for parties, especially for ocean or under-the-sea-themed parties. They can also be used as fun decorations or party favors.

How can I display my Pom Pom Fish Crafts?

Once your Pom Pom Fish Crafts are complete, you can display them on shelves, hang them up as ornaments, or even create a colorful fishy mobile to hang from the ceiling!