To make larger or varied sized pom-poms you can create a quick template by cutting circles from cardboard. Small pom-poms can be made using nothing more than a fork from your kitchen drawer and a pair of scissors. Just your fingers, yarn, googly eyes, and craft foam. You can see how to make these adorable yarn pom-pom chicks here! These cute little chicks are super easy to make and don’t require any special tools to make. There are different methods for making pom-poms. There are plenty of tutorials that will show you step by step how it’s done. Pom-poms are a fun way to decorate all sorts of things and they are easy to make. When it’s dry, pop the balloon and you are left with beautiful accents that hold the shape of the balloon. After soaking the yarn in stiffener, wrap it around the balloons several times, overlapping as you go but not covering the balloon completely. Using fabric stiffener and balloons, you can make beautiful ball decorations that can be displayed in a variety of ways. Consider adding beads or buttons with your yarn as another way to dress up tired old jewelry. Wrap yarn around bangle bracelets giving them a soft and cozy look or use thinner bangle bracelets for a more subtle look. What about jewelry? We’re not talking about yarn necklaces for children there are all sorts of ways to dress up to accessories for your wardrobe. Try a trio of cones, one wrapped in basic yarn, another in multicolored loopy yarn and a third with fuzzy yarn to create a stunning display. There are all sorts of different yarn textures available to customize your trees. When the holidays roll around, wrap foam cones to make trees for the holidays. These are great for displaying items, capturing the day’s mail, or filling with washcloths or soap in the bathroom. Try wrapping the sides of a plain storage box or basket to add some color and dimension. Choose colors to suit the season, a quick way to make a big change for almost nothing.

For example, a warm ombre pattern might begin with red, go to a dark pink, regular pink, light pink and finally to white.Īnother option is to dress up your dining table with napkin rings wrapped in soft yarn. With a particular color theme in mind start with the darkest shade and work your way up the lampshade, changing the color of the yarn about five times until finished.

Create an ombre design by wrapping from the bottom of the lampshade, gluing as you go. Lampshades are the perfect canvas for wrapping whether the yarn is a solid color or has multiple shades, the results are stunning. If you prefer splashes of color, use multiple colors of yarn or your favorite by wrapping yarn around them. How about wrapping frames to display on a shelf or mantel? No photos needed, just wrap a single color of yarn around the entire surface of the frame for a sharp and crisp accent piece. Make use of recycled bottles and jars, wrapping just the center, turning them into pretty home decor accents in mere minutes.Īnd of course there’s always the age-old God’s Eye craft that makes use of wrapping yarn!įind fun yarn colors at Amazon, your local craft or fabric store and online. This creates a lovely glow allowing light to shine through the glass in between the strands. Try wrapping hurricanes with only a few strands instead of covering the entire surface. You can also make pretty monograms by wrapping large letters available from craft stores or add some flair to recycled bottles and cans, glass vases and hurricanes. Styrofoam balls can be turned into decorative accents by wrapping yarn around them, gluing as you go, then displaying in a glass bowl or tall vase. Another option is to make wreaths out of the yarn balls! Some popular ideas include wrapping wreath forms with single shades or varying shades and textures of yarn.

If it can be wrapped, it can be given a whole new makeover using whatever color and/or texture your heart desires. Grab some friends for a fun adult craft night! Do you avoid the yarn section of the craft store because you don’t crochet or knit? Think of all those beautiful colors and soft, fluffy textures you’re missing out on! There are plenty of yarn crafts that you can make, and you don’t have to know how to manipulate a pair of knitting needles or a crochet hook to make many beautiful things.

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