Friday, September 30, 2011

{Tutorial} Pom Pom Spider!

Just in Time for Halloween…

You Will Need:
Black Yarn
PomPom Maker (or Make Your Own from Cardboard)
4 Black Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners
Assorted Googly Eyes
Hot Glue
Instructions:

1.  Make a large pom pom with either your pompom maker or cardboard ring.  Set aside.
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2.  Take two pipe cleaners and join them in the form of an X by twisting around each other.
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3.  Add two more pipe cleaners in the same fashion.
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4.  Separate stems so you have four “legs” on either side.
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5.  Now, it’s time to add your spider body to its legs!  Add hot glue to the center of your chenille stems, then firmly place your pompom to the glue.
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6.  Now, shape your legs.  I gave my legs a rounded top and flexed foot, to help the spider stand.
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7.  Add googly eyes…and hello Spidey! 
Oh, and Bridey… my 4 year old was excited about her Halloween costume and insisted on “helping” mama with this project (hence the not-so-great photos).  *sigh* I wouldn’t have it any other way!
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Hope you enjoyed this tutorial and get to enjoy making some spiders with your little helpers!


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3 comments:

  1. Design CandySeptember 30, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Adorable and a great how-to! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Kim@todayismysome-dayOctober 9, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Very cute little spider! Too bad the real ones aren't that cute :). Came over via The Idea Room.

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  3. Rachel (Lines across my face)October 12, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    These are sooo cute. I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party at Lines Across My Face.
    I hope to see you soon,
    Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/10/cure-for-common-monday-12.html

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