Yarn Crafts

Start with a paper plate to make this a woven wall hanging. Then jazz it up with yarn and all sorts of trim -- some rough, some smooth, some shiny, and even some unexpected, such as wire.

What You'll Need: ­

Step 1: Draw a small design in the center of the paper plate with markers.

Step 2: Use a pencil to lightly mark 3-inch increments around the edge of the plate to indicate spacing.

Step 3: Starting about 1/2 inch from the outer edge of the plate at one of the pencil marks, cut a 2-1/2-inch slit toward the center of the plate. Make sure you don't cut into your center design. Repeat around the whole plate.

Step 4: Weave pieces of colorful yarn through the slits. Change colors by tying one color to another at the back of the plate.

Step 5: As you weave the yarn, thread on beads or tie in feathers.

Step 6: When you're done weaving, knot the yarn in back and cut off any excess yarn.

Why just draw a picture when you can make it look three dimensional? Look on the next page to learn more about string art.

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