When it comes to kids activities beginning with the letter 'y' my thoughts were drawn to yarn bombing. Something I've never personally done but have seen a number of stunning results. I even took part of one home with me a little crocheted heart. I can't knit and imagine that I'd be hopeless at crochet given that it is similar but we can all make things from yarn. So this week following Karen of Two Tiny Hands #ABC123Challenge letter 'y' is for yarn.
If you are looking for a project to do with the kids that doesn't need many components to create and you don't need to concentrate too hard to achieve. Then this simple creation called a God's Eye may be just the thing for you and yours to have fun making. I recall making these as a child but not quite as loud and colourful as this one.
To Create Your Own God's Eye You Will Need:
- Yarn
- Scissors
- popsicle sticks
- Tape - optional
Now for the Fun Part
Take two lolly pop sticks and glue them or hold them together to make a cross. Then take a piece of yarn and holding the end of the yarn tightly in place at the back of your cross begin to tie them together. I went around one side 4 times and then repeated in the opposite direction. You are now ready to start weaving in and out of the cross. When it comes to changing colours simply knot the ends of the yarn together and try hiding the knots at the back of the project. If you are a visual
person like me then you may find Red Ted Art's video also helpful.
Have you tried creating a God's Eye before? or do you think you'll have a go? As always we'd love to hear from you in the comments section below.
It's very pretty and I'm wondering if I can make it. #MMBC
ReplyDeleteI thought these looked so hard to make but after watching the video I think I could manage it. What a fab craft. I haven't heard of it before. #MMBC
ReplyDeleteAs a former early years practitioner, I am always interested to find new activities for children, this is a new one to me #triamphanttales@_karendennis
ReplyDeleteYou make it look really easy ... Maybe I'll give it a go
ReplyDeleteThese look really cool - added to our to do list :-)
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Well, I certainly have the materials for this lying around. I may just see if I can get my kids crafting.
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Do you know, I think I may have done something very similar when I was little! Thanks for sharing with #TriumphantTales
ReplyDeletenot something i do these days now the kids have left home, but a handy craft to add to my list when i return to teaching #triumphanttales
ReplyDeleteGreat choice for the letter y! Fun craft to try out. Thanks for linking up with #globalblogging
ReplyDeleteHi Helena, the God's eye looks like a fun thing to make. Making one could also encourage children to want to have a go at crochet or knitting. I've never made a God's eye before and can't knit to save my life,but last winter I started dabbling with crochet, which I did enjoy and plan to pick it up again in the autumn.
ReplyDeleteThank you for popping by and sharing your craft with #keepingitreal.
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Oooh I've never seen these before but I bet my 6 year old would love making them :) #keepingitreal
ReplyDeleteThat's really pretty. I like craft projects that give the little ones a lovely reward at the end. Not tired this before, but its on my list now :-) Thanks so much for joining us for the #dreamteam - you always have such brilliant ideas! x
ReplyDeleteI love that I have not come across this before #kifsandkreativity@_karendennis
ReplyDeleteOh this does look fun and great for motor skills too! #KidsandKreativity
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotton about these! We made some at a craft fair a few years ago, might have to dig out so wool and lolly sticks and give it another go. Thanks for the inspiration! and thank you for linking up with #KidsandKreativity, hop to see you next time.
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