Looking for an inexpensive, easy holiday craft kids and adults can enjoy? Don’t miss these modern cardboard yarn ornaments.
Recently, I was given the task to come up with some last minute Christmas decor. It was a little more difficult than anticipated. If I had actually been in a time a crunch, like I usually am, it probably would have been easier. I had to think, what would I do in a pinch?
Cardboard Yarn Ornaments
Since it’s the holidays, I’ve had more than my fair share of deliveries. Which means, I have an over abundance of cardboard boxes collecting. My husband calls me the, Prime Minister, since according to him, I abuse the Amazon Prime system. Is that even possible? Anyway, I knew I wanted to utilize cardboard as a main component of my project. So, I started cutting out random shapes, then remembered something I had seen a while ago. It was so simple and perfect for this week’s post!
For this project you’ll need:
Cardboard
Yarn
Scissors
Pencil
Instructions:
First, cut several symmetrical shapes (I did circles and octagons)
Cut 1/2 inch to 1 inch slits, equal distance apart all the way around the shape.
Slide yarn into first slit, leaving a tail on the other side.
Begin making your way around the shape, passing through each slit several times, until you have your desired look.
Leaving enough to tie off a loop, cut yarn from skein.
Tie a loop for hanging, tuck excess tail under woven pattern.
I just love how these turned out! I’m not really a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas colors, so I opted for bright colors. Also, those are the only colors I had on hand. A great project to get your kids involved in! I love them as ornaments, garlands, or even gift tags!
If you liked this post, you might also enjoy Krisha’s Lego Duplo Advent Calendar…
Or these lovely book page ornaments…
This is really great! Seems like a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn in a cute project. Thanks!
Glad you liked it! If you make some ornaments of your own. I’d love to see them! xoxo Tauni
Great Ideas!
I used this at our family Christmas party, and the kids (and adults) had a blast! It was a hit!
Wonderful. I am so happy to hear that Amanda! Thanks for sharing. xo Tauni
I could use this idea in a Math’s lesson, thanks!
Very very cute ornaments with handy things..thnx fr sharing
XOXO
Thanks so much Surya! xo Tauni
Awesome ideas
Thanks Pam! xp Tauni