Pompoms are simply short lengths of yarn tied together to make a fluffy ball. There are many methods to make them. Depending on whether you want a tight rotund type pompom, or a loose fluffy pompom. Making pompoms can be lots of fun, but will need a certain amount of patience, depending on the sizeContinue reading “Making Pompoms”
Category Archives: Yarn and Fabric Crafts
Cardboard Loom Woven Mats
These mats have been on my list to make for a while. There is something quite therapeutic about weaving. And these mats are no different. You can choose the size and colour of your mats, and will more than likely have the supplies kicking around the house already. They will make great gifts as aContinue reading “Cardboard Loom Woven Mats”
Easter Bunny Garland
This is a super simple craft. No expertise necessary. All you’ll be doing is cutting paper and glueing ribbon or string. Easy. Get the kids involved and get decorating your house for Easter. You will need: Let’s get started… Start by downloading my bunny template. You will find it here. Stick your template to someContinue reading “Easter Bunny Garland”
No Sew Headband Holder
My daughter has acquired a lot of headbands. Its gotten to the point where we needed to do something about sorting out a decent storage option for them. Something that she can use easily. Something that is easy to make and works. After a bit of research, this is what I came up with. Simple,Continue reading “No Sew Headband Holder”
Yarn Wrapped Owls
Aren’t these yarn owls great? An adorable craft that preschoolers and kids can get stuck into. Its a great adventure going out looking for sticks for their owl to perch on as well. Crafting with little ones is so very important. It boosts their confidence and self esteem having created something from average materials. ItContinue reading “Yarn Wrapped Owls”
Woven Bowls
These woven bowls are a great addition to a desk or dressing table to keep hair bands and clips, paper clips and other stationery in. They are very easy to make, and a little bit addictive. Experiment with different size bases and heights to make your woven bowl truly unique. Setting up your bowl DrawContinue reading “Woven Bowls”
Yarn Art Canvas
This Yarn Art Canvas project is a great way to develop creativity. You can decide on a design up front, or simply choose some yarn you like the look of and stick it down however you feel like as you go along. If you don’t have any yarn at home already, try search on eBayContinue reading “Yarn Art Canvas”
Patchwork Padded Headboard
This is a beautiful project. I am so pleased with our patchwork padded headboard. And it’s really not that hard to create. In all honesty, the hardest part is getting the sums right at the start.
Make your own Scrunchies
Scrunchies make a great beginners sewing project. We have used a sewing machine to make our scrunchies, which has made the process far quicker. You can also hand sew them if you’d prefer. The result will be the same. If you do have a sewing machine to hand, this is a great project to getContinue reading “Make your own Scrunchies”
Removable No Sew Cushion Cover
My eldest loved this one. She is 7 and loves a cushion for reading. The cutting was a little tricky for her to figure out, but the tying is certainly something the kids can get involved with. Get them involved in making their own removable no sew cushion cover, or make one for them inContinue reading “Removable No Sew Cushion Cover”