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Mother's DayToddlersPreschoolers16 Comments
This wrapped yarn vase craft is super simple for preschoolers and even toddlers to work on to make for Mom or Grandma for Mother’s Day.
We decided that we needed a vase to go with our watercolor coffee filter flowers we had made for Mother’s Day.
I did a little googling for a “vase craft” and found some beautiful yarn wrapped vases, there’s a cool rainbow vase from Kids Craft Room.
I didn’t expect to create a rainbow pattern, or perfectly aligned yarn wrapped around the jar.
I just wanted there to be something homemade with the kids for my mom on Mother’s Day.
Another fun vase craft are tinted mason jars. Learn how to tint mason jars and give them to Mom or Grandma!
How to make a super simple wrapped yarn vase craft
We used a glass jar from our recycling bin to make our yarn vase. A tall, skinny one works perfect to make a vase craft!
I had a few colors of yarn, luckily in bright, springy colors.
Then, I used a small piece of tape to get us started to hold the yarn in place.
That was all it took to get started. Henry then, just wrapped away.
When Henry wanted to change colors of yarn, I knotted the end to the next color yarn.
And Henry wrapped some more.
Spinning the jar around and around.
I did help here and there. Assisting with holding the piece of yarn as he spun the jar to wrap the vase.
How to keep a toddler busy while crafting
I kept George busy (get more ideas for toddler play here) during our crafting with some yarn, too.
All I did was put down a piece of contact paper and handed him a few strings of yarn.
This was enough to keep him content and occupied, while Henry and I made the vase.
After going through all four colors of yarn that we had: green, blue, orange and pink. Henry realized he couldn’t see the green yarn anymore, since he started with that color and it was now at the bottom.
So, we finished the vase off with some more green yarn. (He has to see the green, its his absolute favorite!)
Once Henry was satisfied with it, and most of the ‘holes’ were covered, I tied off the yarn by just wrapping the end around another piece of yarn that had been wrapped around the jar.
Finish off this easy vase craft with beautiful homemade flowers
Finally, we added in the watercolor coffee filter flowers that Henry and George made and we have our Mother’s Day gift ready this year. Yay!
Henry hand-picked the flowers that go to Grandma. He had these special ones in mind.
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moto x3m says
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taylordle says
Now you can change it in a new way and I believe the recipient will be amazed with it.
wordle says
This is a great idea, usually we usually buy the vases available at the store. Now you can change it in a new way and I believe the recipient will be amazed with it.
phuongle says
Honestly, this is a great idea that not everyone can think of. I find it very beautiful and unique, I’m sure the person receiving this vase will love it.
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thomasfrank says
This would be a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. quordle
shortstoproot says
The sweetness of this is undeniable. Yarn and yarn balls are popular toys among children. What better way to make use of their good times than to dordle create something original? This is a fantastic idea, and I appreciate you sharing it.
Lyfboat says
Very beautiful gift from this cute kid to her mother on mothers day :)
Joe says
This is soo sweet. Kids love to play with yarn and yarn ball. What better to convert their fun into something so creative. Thanks for this wonderful idea.
Lyfboat says
Yes very beautiful gift from this sweet kid to her mom on mothers day :)
MiaB says
yay for yarn activities :) I really love the simple activities that the little ones can do and your blog is full of them…LOVE it!!
crystal@growingajeweledrose says
What a beautiful Mother’s Day gift!