World’s Best Mom Yarn Bug
The World’s Best Mom Yarn Bug is a sweet and simple gift kids can make to show appreciation for Mom or any special person. This adorable pompom bug holds a little sign and can be customized for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or just because. It is a fun and creative project that turns simple materials into a keepsake that lasts.
Supplies
- Red, white, and pink yarn
- Egg carton (cardboard)
- Craft foam, stiffened felt, or card stock
- White paper
- Toothpicks
- 5 inch square piece of cardboard
- Tacky glue
- Scissors
- Dried flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Print out the bug signs, feet, and hands templates. Use card stock, foam, or felt for the pieces. If needed, print on paper and trace onto thicker material before cutting.
- Make a pompom by wrapping yarn around the 5 inch cardboard square about 100 times. Slide a 6 inch piece of yarn under the loops and tie it tightly in a double knot. Cut through the loops on the opposite side and fluff the pompom.
- Cut out one section of the egg carton and trim it so it sits flat when turned upside down. Glue it onto the bug’s feet.
- Add glue to the top and sides of the egg carton piece. Gently press the pompom onto it, spreading the yarn so it covers the cup completely.
- Cut out eyes and hands from foam or felt. Glue them onto the pompom bug.
- Fold the printed sign in half and glue it around a toothpick. Attach the toothpick to one of the bug’s hands.
- Add dried flowers to the other hand if you like for an extra special touch.
Fun Facts
- Yarn can be made from many materials, including wool, cotton, and even recycled fibers.
- A single sheep can produce enough wool each year to make several cozy items like sweaters or blankets.
- Pompoms have been used in crafts and clothing for hundreds of years as decorative accents.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Print the bug signs, feet, and hands to complete your project. Choose from different messages or create your own to make each yarn bug unique.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This craft is a great opportunity to talk about textiles and where materials come from. Discuss how wool is turned into yarn and how yarn is used in everyday items.
You can also turn this into a writing activity by having kids create their own messages for the bug’s sign. Encourage them to think about kind words, gratitude, and who they want to give their creation to.
For a math connection, count how many wraps of yarn are used and compare sizes of pompoms made with different amounts.
Supplies
Instructions
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
