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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

yarn-wrapped initial christmas ornament

This project is intended for kids 3+. Personalise your Christmas tree with a Yarn-Wrapped Letter Ornament! The letter can represent your kid’s names or even your last name!
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Print Project

Step 1

Draw a letter onto chipboard with a pencil and cut out the shape.
TIP: If desired, you can find a font you like on the computer; then size and print. Cut it out and trace onto chipboard before you cut out the shape.

Step 2

ADULT: Depending on the letter, punch a hole or two at the top.

Step 3

Tie a short piece of yarn through the holes to make a hanger.
TIP: Use the image as a guide.

Step 4

Tape the starting end of your yarn to the back of your letter. Wrap the letter with yarn until it is completely covered or covered how you like it.
TIP: If you want better hold, use craft glue to secure yarn as you wrap.

Step 5

Cut the yarn from the skein and tie the end to a yarn wrap on the back.

Step 6

String alphabet letter beads onto a piece of yarn. Wind it around your letter. Leave a bead letter on the front of your letter ornament with each wrap as shown. Tie the ends to wraps on the back. Trim excess yarn.
TIP: Embellish with pom-poms, sequins, pony beads or leave simple with just your name in alphabet letters.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Black & White Alphabet Beads by Creatology™, 5mm x 5mm

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    $9.99
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    Craft Smart™ Yarn, Ombre

    Item # 10196947 
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    • Size: 5 oz
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    • Size: 5 oz
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    Chipboard Sheet by Recollections®, 12" x 12"

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    $1.29
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Recollections™ Hand Punch

    Item # 10282477 
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    $8.49
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    Big Kid's Scissors By Creatology™

    Item # 10490365 
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You’ll Also Need
  • Household Tape
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

Draw a letter onto chipboard with a pencil and cut out the shape.
TIP: If desired, you can find a font you like on the computer; then size and print. Cut it out and trace onto chipboard before you cut out the shape.

Step 2

ADULT: Depending on the letter, punch a hole or two at the top.

Step 3

Tie a short piece of yarn through the holes to make a hanger.
TIP: Use the image as a guide.

Step 4

Tape the starting end of your yarn to the back of your letter. Wrap the letter with yarn until it is completely covered or covered how you like it.
TIP: If you want better hold, use craft glue to secure yarn as you wrap.

Step 5

Cut the yarn from the skein and tie the end to a yarn wrap on the back.

Step 6

String alphabet letter beads onto a piece of yarn. Wind it around your letter. Leave a bead letter on the front of your letter ornament with each wrap as shown. Tie the ends to wraps on the back. Trim excess yarn.
TIP: Embellish with pom-poms, sequins, pony beads or leave simple with just your name in alphabet letters.

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