Yarn Canvas Art

This DIY yarn wall art technique is a fun craft that older kids can make on their own. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make one.

Creating a personal space is a big deal for tweens. This project is perfect for older kids who want to make something for their room or play area.

It uses simple supplies, so you can let your child buy them with chore money or you can let them raid your stash.

You can use this yarn art in several ways.

• They make the perfect gift for your BFF.
• Decorate your room.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during a camp craft session.

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Yield: 1

DIY Yarn Wall Art

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Create this fun DIY yarn wall art to display or give as a gift!

Active Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty Moderate

Materials

• Yarn - Multiple Colors. I used cream, blue, purple, pink, and yellow.
• Canvas. I worked on an 8x10.

Tools

• White School Glue
• Sewing Pins
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Start by laying out the first piece of yarn. Create a wavy line going diagonally corner to corner. Pin down the yarn while working on your shape.
2. Slowly glue the yarn into place by gluing a small portion at a time.
3. Add a line of glue along the edge of the first piece of yarn.
4. Start laying the second row of yarn. Use pins anywhere you need to hold the yarn into place.
5. Next, lay the first color.
6. Go back with your pins and nudge the yarn as close as you can to the yarn placed before it.
7. Pin in the arches to hold it in place.
8. Repeat the process with multiple colors.
9. When the yarn can no longer follow the original curve lay it down across the whole design.
10. Then go back and adjust so you can get it as tight as possible.
11. If you can't get 2 pieces of yarn into the space, cut a single strand.
12. Use the back end of the pin to press it down. Then pin the arch to the end of the single string.
13. To replicate this design, work towards a center color and then back to the first color.
14. Then fill in the extra space with the cream (base color) yarn.
15. Repeat the same pattern on the opposite side of the original first curve.
16. Fill in all remaining canvas with your base color string. SET ASIDE TO DRY.
17. ONCE DRY. Remove all of your pins. Then start working one side at a time, lift the yarn that is over the edge, and glue it to the edges
18. Press into place. You can use pins here if you need them!
19. Trim off any remaining yarn.
20. Use trimmings to fill in on the sides anywhere you have a large amount of canvas exposed.
21. Display Proudly!

More crafts for tweens

• DIY Charger Cord – Make your phone charger stand out with this tutorial.
• Flower Bracelet – A more challenging bracelet pattern.
• Chevron Friendship Bracelet Pattern – We gave this classic bracelet a 3D twist.

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Twisted Friendship Bracelet

When I was younger I lived with friendship bracelets on. I would wear them on my wrists and ankles. They would bunch up under my tights when I dressed up (mom loved that). I would wear them in the shower, the lake, the pool, you name it they didn’t come off.

I remember riding in road trips with several colors of embroidery floss secured to a pillow with a safety pin.

Some friendship bracelets are pretty difficult with lots of repeat steps and basic knots. If you are looking for a more complicated pattern, check out this candy strip bracelet.

This twisted friendship bracelet has always been my favorite bracelet to make with younger kids. They are simple to master, quick to make, and easy to put on and take off. It’s an easy way to teach young kids how to make bracelets, without overwhelming them with difficult steps.

The best part? They are super quick to make. You don’t have to make them this quick, but with practice, this twisted bracelet can be made in under 2 minutes! You can even add beads to make it more of a charm bracelet.

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Why we love yarn crafts

Yarn is a versitile and inexpensive craft supply. You can find it at any craft supply chain or even the Dollar Tree!

Plus, creating with yarn promotes:

• fine motor skills
• hand-eye coordination
• following instructions
• teaches colors
• practice counting
• and more!

Because of all this skill-building. It’s great for younger children and crafting during school time. Plus a lot of the craft projects can be used afterward for playing, decorating, or sharing.

We have used yarn in this tutorial, but this friendship bracelet can also be made with embroidery thread too!

Tips for making this easy bracelet

• Picking out the colors of string or yarn is going to take longer than actually creating the bracelet, so let your kids enjoy that process.
• Using yarn is easier for younger kids to handle. If older kids are creating these twisted bracelets, they could easily use embroidery thread.
• Play around with the length of string used. For younger kids, 18″ seems to be a good length.
• Make sure you are using wood or plastic beads. NOT GLASS!
• Stringing the beads through 3 strands of yarn can be a little hard for small fingers. Getting the yarn a little damp, or making a quick tape needle will help ease this process.

Yield: 1 Bracelet

How to make an easy twisted bracelet

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A super easy friendship bracelet for preschoolers. Don't miss the video tutorial to see all these steps in action.

Active Time 2 minutes

Total Time 2 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Yarn or embroidery thread
• Beads (optional)

Tools

• Scissors

Instructions

1. Start by picking out some yarn and beads (optional). Cut 3 strands of yarn to the desired length. (approximately 18" for preschoolers).
2. Tie all three strands together at one end and tape it down to a flat surface.
3. Now take your group of strings and Twist!
4. Twist some more...
5. You want to keep twisting until your colors look like horizontal stripes.
6. If you want to add beads this is the time to do it. String them along the second half of the string.
7. With one finger placed in the middle of your twisted yarn, fold the string in half.
8. Release the finger holding down the middle.
9. Lightly pinch the top and run your fingers down to straighten it out if it’s lumpy.
10. Tie together at the top and trim off the extra string.
11. To create the bracelet, put one finger in the folded end.
12. Then pull the knot through.
13. It will tighten on its own and stay together.

How to use this friendship bracelet pattern

Bracelets are great for all kinds of occasions!

• Summer Camps
• Add cross beads for a fun Sunday School Craft
• Create them in your preschool or kindergarten classroom as gifts for kids to pass out.
• Make them at a birthday party as an inexpensive and interactive party gift. (our favorite kind!)
• They make fantastic hand-made gifts from kids. Perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and more!

More bracelet crafts you will love!

• Trolls Hug Time Bracelet – This button flower craft is perfect for imaginative play.
• Paper Tube Bracelets – This toddler craft is perfect for skinny wrists.
• Paper Bracelets – A free coloring page style printable.

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Washer Snowman Ornaments

These little washer snowman ornaments are perfect for using up those random washers at the bottom of your junk drawer.

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Kate likes to collect angels others collect Santas or even penguins, but Mama K has always been a snowman decoration fan… so I guess that passed down to me.

When I was creating these washer ornaments, I had an a-ha moment. I can turn them into snowman ornaments!

They turned out so cute! They are the perfect addition to all of our fun DIY ornaments!

You can use them in a variety of ways:

• Hang them in your playroom or classroom.
• Give them as gifts at your holiday party.
• Use them to decorate your gift wrap.
• Place them on your Christmas tree.

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Tips for creating this easy yarn snowman:

These ornaments are very simple. But here are some tips to help you along the way.

• Use varying washer sizes to create different-sized snowmen.
• Mix up the colors. Let your kids choose what color they want their snowman to be.
• If you are crafting with a large group, try starting each washer ahead of time.

Yield: 1 Snowman

DIY Snowman Ornaments

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These simple snowman ornaments are great for giving or hanging!

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Materials

• 2 Washers. One slightly smaller than the other.
• Flange Nut (or a nut and a washer)
• White Yarn
• Red Ribbon
• Glue

Tools

• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut about 3 feet of yarn and tie around the smaller washer leaving a little extra hanging out. Pull the long end of the string around your pointer finger.
2. Then stick the yarn up through the hole in the washer and through the loop being held open with your finger.
3. Pull tight creating a second knot.
4. Continue this process until you have worked your way all the way around the washer.
5. When you get near the beginning, trim off the extra yarn of the first knot.
6. Finish tying your knots over the extra yarn until you are all the way around your washer. Then make a loop to hang the ornament.
7. Repeat this process with your bigger washer, except instead of tying a loop, string the leftover yarn, from the bigger washer, up through the smaller washer hole and tie off.Try to get them as snug together as possible and trim off the extra yarn.
8. Next, tie a little bit of red ribbon to create a scarf. A simple knot and a dab of glue will do.
9. Then add a little glue to the knot at the top and slide your flange nut down onto the top of your snowman’s head.
   
   

More handmade ornaments you will love!

• Angel Cork Ornament – This cork angel looks like she’s singing a Christmas hymn.
• Icicle Ornaments – Use air clay to create this classic ornament.
• Poured Ornaments – These ornaments are so easy and unique, no two will look alike!

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