Painting with Yarn Blocks

This is a fun and easy kid’s craft that recycles leftover items from around the house. If you follow my blog regularly, you know I do a lot of crocheting. I always have random scraps of yarn left over from various projects. My husband Robbie always has pieces of wood left over from things he’s built out in his workshop. This craft puts both of these leftover items to good use!

Here are the supplies you’ll need:

Yarn
Small wooden blocks
Hot glue
Washable paint
Foam brush
Paper

Wrap a few small blocks of wood in various sizes with yarn. Twist the yarn in all directions so you get different lines and textures. When you reach the end of your yarn secure it to the wood block with a small dab of hot glue.

Next apply washable paint to the yarn block using a foam brush. Spread evenly until the yarn is coated well. Then stamp your block onto the paper to make prints.

Sophie loved this craft and it kept her busy for 30 minutes or more! Here are a few of the creations she made: