From Scrap Yarn....to Scrap Monsters!

Well most people know that our schools have been hit with major budget cuts, so I am constantly looking for art projects that are fun, educational, and CHEAP!  Weavings fit all those categories.  Many of my student's parents, grandparents, and neighbors have donated yarn and we thank you for this continued support!  We can never have too much yarn!

However, I got bored with the typical cardboard loom weaving.   The kids loved these because of all the textures and colors, but the end results were sometimes boring and resembled potholders that had been through the ringer too many time.  I wanted to try something a little different and I stumbled upon these wonderful little creatures and decided to give these a try.  Not only were we working with the regular textile medium but we were recycling other materials and most of them are free!

After weaving on our looms, we incorporated a 3-dimensional element and stuffed (with plastic grocery bags), stitched, and decorated our plain little weavings into these adorable scrap monsters that are full of personality!  Some of the students even gave them names, and many of the monsters took on the personality of their makers!  I couldn't be happier with their final projects!

Enjoy and please keep sending yarn.....the kids who have not had art yet are begging to weave their own monsters!