We recycled the red plastic "holed" cover from a box of clementines, but any "holed" material would work. We have some from a bag of onions we bought, and also from a bag of potatoes. Next time you pick up some produce keep your eye out. Tulle can also be used.
You can make a kid-friendly needle with your chenille stem by bending it and securing it to hold the yarn like this:
I saw this idea somewhere on the web a few months ago and can't remember where. If you know PLEASE let me know so I can give them credit for this great idea! UPDATE: Croq Zine is the author of this great needle trick-go see what they made too!
I saw this idea somewhere on the web a few months ago and can't remember where. If you know PLEASE let me know so I can give them credit for this great idea! UPDATE: Croq Zine is the author of this great needle trick-go see what they made too!
With large holes you have to tie a really big knot or just go up through and then down in the next hole a few times to secure the end for your child.
Jay hasn't had a lot of lacing activities so I helped hold it so he could see if he should go "up" or "down" next.
After we finished that one I used a cookie cutter and a sharpie marker to make a pattern for him to lace over:
He loved it.
Easy, fun, educational, recycled. That's my kind of project :) I hope you enjoy lacing and stitching with materials you have around the house or from your own invention/junk box too!
He loved it.
Easy, fun, educational, recycled. That's my kind of project :) I hope you enjoy lacing and stitching with materials you have around the house or from your own invention/junk box too!
13 comments:
That is CLEVER!! I like it! Now I need to go buy some clementines...
Oh my gosh! Such a great idea!
Very clever and creative! Smart lady!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
This is such a great idea to get kiddos stitching! Thank you for sharing! I'll be linking :)
I saw this over at Craftzine and had to check it out! I especially love using the elephant cookie cutter--I'll be coming back for more!
I really don't know if you saw the pipecleaner "needle" idea at my blog, but I know my blog about using the idea was posted around the web a few places: http://croqzine.com/blog/?p=476
Love this project - so cool! Found via Craft via Whimsy Love!
-Heather
this is fantastic! can't wait to gather the materials and have it waiting for my grandkids when they come to visit! Thank you!
Cindi
brilliant
thnaks
Great idea! I made an ATC by weaving wool roving in clementine box covers, so this general idea might work for a kid who is interested in weaving (as a step beyond lacing).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cazatoma/3310463980/
This is fantastic! It's hard to find toddler-appropriate projects. LOVE the clementine packaging idea. Who would have thought??
Super cute, and looks easy to do! Fabulous blog.
Absolutely genius!
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