Earth Day Craft Idea - #1
Yarn Wrapped Bear Bank by S.D. Ferrell
Saturday, April 22, 2022, is Earth Day. Start saving your recycled materials to make this easy Yarn Wrapped Bear Bank. You are helping to reduce the garbage going to landfills, but you are also creating something practical. What child doesn't like a piggy bank? And, it's easier to make than you think with photos and step-by-step instructions.
Materials:
1 - 6.5 oz of Sherpa or faux fur yarn in any colour
2 - recycled paper towel rolls
1 - recycled plastic container with a lid. I used an icing container for this project, but you can use whatever plastic container is handy.
1 - 3-inch foam craft ball
1 - 2-inch long, egg-shaped foam craft ball
2 - 2-inch foam craft ball
1 - 1 3/4-inch foam craft ball
1 - 2-inch by 3-inch piece of white fabric like a sock or scrap of material. You can also use white Sherpa or faux fur yarn
2 - animal or solid black safety eyes any size
1 - animal safety nose any size
Fiberfill stuffing or scraps of fabric or yarn
Glue gun and sticks
Scissors and a knife
A brush and acrylic craft paint in the same colour as the primary yarn