Hello Joy here,
I am very excited because I have a new toy to play with, A pom-pom maker! As a child I used to spend hours threading wool through small holes in circles of cardboard. I thought with all the crafty gadgets out there, there must be an easier way,
A quick google and I found what I was looking for.
They come in all different sizes and are quick and easy to use, I found this video on YouTube that shows very nicely how to use them.
But I felt untold joy when I found out they also do a heart- shaped pom-pom maker!
I have been looking at different types of yarn and ribbon to use with my new toy. It is amazing the different types of look you can get, If you are a keen upcycler you can use old t-shirts or plastic bags, cut into strips. I am taking my toys on holiday with me. I am hoping to make a pom-pom scarf and a pom-pom wreath. I am off to St. Ives for a week and the weather report is not looking good. I may have to wrestle with the kids so that I can have a go myself. I will show the results in my next posting.
This is the view I will be waking up to today. Bliss!
Take care Joy xxxx
Oooh I loved making those too - off to have a look
Posted by: Scrapdolly | February 20, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Oh that does look a fun little gadget! And what a view.
Posted by: Suzanne | February 20, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Oooh I need one of those, I got a book on making pom pom fairies & creatures for Christmas, but was put off by the winding wool through the card, thanks for sharing
C
xx
Posted by: claireliz | February 20, 2011 at 01:12 PM