This time of year, carrots seem to be a staple of Easter celebrations and decorations. So today I’m sharing a fun kid craft tutorial called Yarn Wrapped Clothespin Carrots that is perfect for kids to make and play with!
Not to mention, adults can recreate this and be proud to show them off, as well! Keep scrolling for ALL the details so you can recreate a few for yourself to enjoy!
Clothespin & Yarn Carrots For Kids To Make This Easter
And just what you have grown to love and expect from Glued To My Crafts, this carrot themed DIY is really SIMPLE and almost costs nothing {what adults love to hear!} If you have some flat wooden clothespins and some simple orange yarn, you are WELL on your way to making a whole BUNCH of these unique carrot pieces within minutes!
Not to mention, it makes for great spring decor as well! If you are planning on having an Easter party or similar celebration this year – just attach another piece of string to the back for easy hanging on doors, windows and walls. You can even just lay them on various surfaces or on your table-scape!
Easy peasy – so let’s get right on it and make some Yarn Wrapped Carrots today! Find the FULL tutorial below and get ready to “grow” some fun with your little one!!!!
Happy crafting my friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished clothespin carrots with us on our Facebook page to admire this season! I can’t wait to see what you craft up today! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR OUR CARROT CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Paper Bag Carrot
Craft Supplies:
- Flat Wood Clothespins – one per carrot craft
- Orange Craft Yarn
- Green Craft Felt
- Craft Scissors
- Thick Tacky Glue or for older children, Hot Glue Gun
Directions:
- You need ONE flat clothespin per carrot craft.
- If using a glue gun, get it hot and ready {only for older children or adults!}
- Start off by going to town on WRAPPING the orange yarn several times around the clothespin {from top to bottom} until it’s completely covered and the thickeness you like.
- When done, use scissors to cut the yarn.
- Hot glue {or use tacky glue} the end of the yarn piece to the clothespin, so it doesn’t come un-done. Set aside.
- Grab your green craft felt and scissors. Cut out some greenery for the carrot top.
- Glue it to the clothespin.
- Repeat the above steps and set ALL your yarn wrapped carrots aside to let them dry completely before playing/displaying proudly!
PAIR YOUR CARROTS WITH —> Popsicle Stick Carrot House
Do you love our Clothespin and Yarn Carrot kid craft idea? Please be sure to check out our Carrot Garden Sensory Bin Idea! Perfect for a hands-on BUSY activity for little ones this spring season!! We also have our Popsicle Stick Carrot tutorial that might interest you as well!
Yarn Wrapped Clothespin Carrots
Tools:
Supplies:
- Flat Wood Clothespins
- Craft Yarn
- Craft Felt
Instructions:
- You need ONE flat clothespin per carrot craft.
- If using a glue gun, get it hot and ready {only for older children or adults!}
- Start off by going to town on WRAPPING the orange yarn several times around the clothespin {from top to bottom} until it's completely covered and the thickeness you like.
- When done, use scissors to cut the yarn.
- Hot glue {or use tacky glue} the end of the yarn piece to the clothespin, so it doesn't come un-done. Set aside.
- Grab your green craft felt and scissors. Cut out some greenery for the carrot top.
- Glue it to the clothespin.
- Repeat the above steps and set ALL your yarn wrapped carrots aside to let them dry completely before playing/displaying proudly!
