This is probably about as crafty as I will be ever be and the kids are pretty happy with that. On Saturday the boys and I made POM-POMS!! We had so much fun that I wanted to share it with you all. I hadn’t made them since I was in primary school and it was my boys first time.
How to make Pom-Poms!!
1. Use a compass or trace something circular onto cardboard – say around 5 cm diameters.
2. Next draw a smaller circle in the centre of the large ones.
3. Cut the circles out and you should be left with 2 donut shaped rings.
4. Hold onto the end of the wool and start feeding it in and around the cardboard until you can no longer fit it through the hole.
5. If you start a new colour or new piece of wool you don’t need to tie it on, just ensure the end is sticking out like the starting piece.
6. The tricky bit is next – When it is full of wool, cut the wool around the edges between the pieces of cardboard.
7. Pass a piece of wool between the 2 pieces of board and around all the wool. Tie together tightly.
8. You can now remove the board.
9. Tidy it up by trimming the wool.
10. Enjoy your creation!!
I hope you and your kids (probably more your kids) have a lot of fun making these!! Mine did.
I remember making pompoms when I was younger and had forgotten all about them! They are one of the few crafty things that I think I could probably make!! I love the colours you chose!
I had forgotten all about them as well. I had a dream about them (very random I know!) and so I thought we might make some. My kids choose their favourite colours so it was just lucky that they all went together pretty well. Thanks for commenting Lisa.
Look at you doing crafty tutorials!!! Great job! My eldest loves making pom poms.. she made one and hot glued it to the top of a pen… it looks pretty cool
hahaha I know right!! Coz pom poms are so hard. hehehe. But it is a start
Thats an idea – maybe when my kids are older and I can trust them with pens. Thanks Cass 
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That looks cute and simple to make. My daughter would love making those. I found you via the hop and I’m now following. When you can, I’d love a visit at my little place: http://www.thedivvyspot.com. Thanks and have an awesome weekend!
Thanks so much for commenting. The kids had so much fun. I have popped over and said hi lovely
My kids love making pom poms, I do to, until I have to repeatedly have to pick them up after the kids leave them all over the house!
Thanks for linking up, Kell!
hahaha I know!! That is the most annoying bit
Thanks Amy for leaving some comment love.