This is a great creative craft to teach children hand-eye coordination. These make a good valentine for schoolmates, grandparents or neighbours. The best part is that it only costs a couple of bucks!
Supplies:
foam hearts available in many colours at most dollar stores
various colours of yarn
scissors
hole punch
patience
Instructions:
1. Punch holes in any random pattern all over the heart. Use fewer holes for younger children and more holes for older ones. To punch holes in middle, just fold over the heart and punch two holes at once.
2. Cut various lengths of each colour yarn.
3. Tie the end of one yarn anywhere on the heart.
4. Show the child how to put the yarn in a hole and pull through.
5. Sit back and let them be creative, choosing where to "sew" next.
6. When the string is all threaded, tie it off and start at Step 3 with a new colour.
7. Continue until all strings are done.
Sent in by Tammy Bonney (@nazcat on twitter)
momstown originally published this craft in 2014.
