Handmade Yarn Bookmarks; Simple enough for Preschoolers
Are you looking for a quick craft idea? Do you want a craft that kids of all ages, including preschoolers, can do? Do you prefer craft projects that result in a useful end product?
Then this DIY tutorial is for you.
This yarn bookmark is SO simple, and you probably already have the supplies on hand.
Materials Needed: yarn, decorative tape (you can even use painter’s tape), and scissors.
Preschoolers and other young kids will need help getting set up for the project.
Preschoolers who have had even the slightest bit of cutting practice should be able to do this craft, but they will need some guidance and some helping hands.
Set-Up:
The set-up is probably the trickiest part of this craft. Hopefully the photos will help. Basically, you want to find a way to have the sticky side of a strip of tape facing out for kids to stick their yarn strands onto. It’s best if the yarn only covers half of the length of the tape. To keep little kids from covering the whole length of the tape, either fold the tape strip in half (sticky side out), or use something (a book) to cover the other half of the tape.
It would be best to place the sticky side of the tape to a smooth surface that will be easy to remove it from. We chose to use a plastic sheet protecter and a book with a smooth cover. Just about anything that is not paper or fabric will work.
Because we were working with young kids for this craft, we chose an easy method for helping them measure out their strands of yarn so they would know where to cut. We placed a stiff sheet of colored paper inside the plastic sheet protector. Then put the folded tape (sticky side out) at the top of the sheet protector.
Process:
Once the tape is set up, demonstrate the process with the first piece of yarn.
Press the end of the yarn strand onto sticky side of the tape.
While continuing to press on the strand, use your other hand (or a helper) to gently pull the yarn to the edge of the sheet protector. Don’t pull the yarn too tight or it will pull away from the tape.
When the yarn is at the desired length, snip it free with scissors.
Repeat. Continue adding strands of yarn until the exposed tape is covered.
Next, unstick the tape from your work surface and fold the remaining sticky half over the yarn ends, so the strands are secure inside the tape.
Et voilà! You now have a bookmark.
Kids can stop here with the project, or they can embellish with some of the suggestions below.
Decorating options:
Braid the strands and tie off with a knot.
Add ties to the strands.
Decorate the tape (with stickers).
Thread beads onto the end.
Crafting Tips:
Make the bookmark more secure by wrapping another strip of tape around the first one in order to seal the edges of the tape closed.
If braiding the yarn strands, place a book or heavy object on the taped end to help hold it tight.
And there is your super simple yarn bookmark, a handicraft activity that kids of all ages can create.
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