This is my first real go of a link party. In the past I’ve tried to stay updated with these things but I get so distracted and well I just don’t post regularly enough to participate. Lucky I have Kelly and Michelle (my two blog mentors) to push me into consistent blogging.
I found this really neat Link Party from Simpsonized Crafts and Then Some and thought ‘How cool. I can participate any day for a whole week’. All you need to do to participate is write a crafty post and share.
For Today I will Share a Magic Yarn Ball Craft.
Supplies:
- Yarn
- little trinkets (gifts)
- Using something round or the largest item you will include, start the yarn ball by wrapping yarn around it. (in this example I used the Fairy Fabric Panel rolled up as my center)
- Keep wrapping the yarn around and around and every so often add another little trinket.
- When you get to the end of yarn wrap up the entire ‘Magic Yarn Ball’ and give as a special gift to a friend.
Ideas for what to include in your Magic Yarn Ball:
- ribbon
- buttons
- fabric (I used fabric because my swap partner was into making small quilts for foster kids)
- pencils
- erasers
- hankies
- key chains
- stitch marker
- stickers
- rubber stamp
- rings
- hair accessories (rubber bands or barrettes)
- earrings
The most important thing to remember is you want the trinkets to surprise the receiver – in my case I included things for scrap booking and quilting as my swap partner enjoys those activities. If I were making one for a Crocheter or Knitter I’d include things that would interest them.
