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Category: Seasonal Crafts

Valentine’s Day Craft Project – Pom Pom Critter

Fuzzy_Pom_Pom_CritterValentine’s Day is just around the corner! Here is a cute and simple project that is great for the little ones. This cute little pom pom critter will bring enjoyment in the classroom or for anyone involved. It’s easy to put together and fun! (Plus everyone will love his soft and cuddley appearance.)

Things you need:
2 – 2″ Pom Poms (We used pink)
2 – 10mm Googly Eyes
Bag of Heart Foamies
Foamie Conversation Hearts
Aleene’s Craft and School Glue or Hot Glue*

Things to do:
1. Place two of the large foamie hearts on the table side by side and place a little glue on each towards the center where they both meet. Gently place one pom pom on top and press. Let glue dry or cool. The rounded tops of the hearts should stick out and these will become feet.
2. Take your remaining pom pom and glue two of the small heart foamies on one side of the pom pom. This will become the head of the small critter. Glue on another small heart for the nose and add the googly eyes above the nose. Let the glue dry or cool.
3. Finally, add two more small foamie hearts on the sides of the body for the hands and one more small heart onto the front of the body (you can use a plain foamie heart or use a foamie conversation heart to leave a little saying). Take your pom pom head and glue onto the pom pom body. Now your pom pom love critter is finished! Quick and simple! **Tip** You may also want to think about using craft magnets as a way to display and show off the little creations on teacher’s filing cabinets, or even the fridge at home.

Project Notes:
Aleene’s craft glue works well on craft foam and pom poms. It is also safer for little hands but it will take longer to dry and for the project to be finished. Hot glue is a lot faster but we advise strict adult supervision.

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Craft Project – Loopy Chenille Ducky Basket

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This cute ducky basket is made from loopy chenille! Loopy chenille is soft and you can bend it however you would like. This loopy chenille ducky basket is easy to make and would be perfect for an Easter basket! You could even use this loopy chenille basket for a baby shower gift basket and fill it up with baby power, baby oil, shampoo and more!

Things you will need:
An Easter Basket of your Choice ( we used this basket and made the handle with paper twist)
1 Hank – Yellow Loopy Chenille
1 Hank – Orange Loopy Chenille
1 – 4″ Styrofoam Ball
2 – 20mm Googly Eyes
1 – Craft Stick
Yellow Marabou Feathers
Floral U Pins
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks
Ribbon and Flowers of Your Choice

Things to Do:
1. To make the the basket’s handle, cut about 19″ of paper twist and braid together. *** This is what we did for our basket. If you have your own basket, skip this step.
2. To begin your loopy chenille ducky basket, work the craft stick through the weave of your basket on one side of the basket and secure with hot glue.
3. Take your styrofoam ball and push onto the other end of the craft stick. Secure with some hot glue.
4. Wrap the styrofoam ball with the yellow loopy chenille until covered. Secure the loopy chenille with floral pins and hot glue.
5. Cut two-20″ strips of yellow loopy chenille. Fold the loopy chenille strips in half and glue to the outside of the basket under the head. Wrap the arms around the basket and bend the ends so that your ducky is holding onto the basket. Glue the arms to the basket with hot glue.
6. Cut a 7″ strip of yellow loopy chenille. Wind the loopy chenille in a ball and glue under the ducky’s arms for a tail.
7. Cut two – 8″ strips of orange loopy chenille. Form two oval shapes with the orange loopy chenille strips, then flatten one side of each oval shape and glue onto the ducky’s head to make his bill. Add floral pins for extra security.
8. Cut two – 18″ strips of orange loopy chenille. Fold each strip into three toes. Each toe should be about 6″ each. Place the feet at the opposite side of the head, glue the feet onto the basket with hot glue.
9. Glue the googly eyes onto the ducky’s head. Place and glue yellow feathers as desired.
10. Finally, adorn your basket with desired ribbons or flowers and fill the basket with your treats!

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