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Yarn wrapped cardboard hearts

Cut a heart from a cereal box and wrap it in yarn until it's soft and fuzzy, for a door hanger or gift tag.

Yarn wrapped cardboard hearts
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 6 to 10
Time45 minutes
Cost$2 to $6

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut the heart
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    Cut the heart

    Draw a heart about 5 in wide on the cardboard and cut it out.

  2. Step 2: Tape the start
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    Tape the start

    Tape the yarn end to the back of the heart.

  3. Step 3: Start wrapping
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    Start wrapping

    Wrap the yarn around the heart, going in all directions. Crisscrossing is fine.

  4. Step 4: Cover it all
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    Cover it all

    Keep wrapping until no cardboard shows. This takes a while. Put on music.

  5. Step 5: Finish the end
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    Finish the end

    Cut the yarn and tuck the end under a few wraps on the back.

  6. Step 6: Add a loop
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    Add a loop

    Tie a ribbon through the top wraps to hang it.

Edie's tip

Wind the yarn into a small ball first. A whole skein gets tangled on every pass.

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