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Giveaway- Loome Party: 20 Tiny Yarn Projects to Make from Your Stash

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Giveaway- Loome Party: 20 Tiny Yarn Projects to Make from Your Stash

Leave a comment in today’s post by May 23, 2018 and you are in the running for this adorable fiber crafting book that comes with a tiny loom.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Loome Party is a one-stop shop for learning how to use the Loome tool to make tiny, splendid projects using only your yarn stash. Learn the foundations of creating pom-poms, tassels, friendship bracelets, weavings, and cords galore with Vilasinee Bunnag, founder of Loome. Bunnag provides clear, step-by-step instructions and colorful photography that will teach you how to use the all-in-one tool (included in the book) to make mini masterpieces. Once you’ve got the hang of working with the tool, you’ll learn how to change and combine these basic elements to make more than 20 bright and playful projects—each developed by a guest designer—including pom-pom gift toppers, woven bracelets, and tassel garlands. Loome Party is a fun, thorough, and modern reference full of approachable how-to projects for readers of all ages.

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Comments

  1. Who doesn’t have stash of yarn? Looks like lots of tiny things to make for embellishing craft items.

  3. I have a loom and love
    weaving with it. This mini
    loom sounds fun!
    Carla from Utah

  4. I have a loom and love
    weaving on it. This Mini
    loom sounds fun!
    Carla from Utah

  5. I am a huge fan of looming and so many other yarn crafts. This book is so colorful and something I am so excited to take a look inside and try! Especially, to make embellishments for blankets, scarves and bags.

  11. OH, I WOULD LOVE TO DO SOME DIFFERENT EMBELLISHMENTS WITH THE LOOM. I DO A LOT OF PAPERCRAFTING AND THOSE WOULD BE DIFFERENT TO TRY ON MY PROJECTS. I WOULD LOVE TO SHOW SOME OF MY FRIENDS ALSO. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TO DO DIFFERENT THINGS.

  12. I enjoy loom knitting, and I am obsessed with pom poms and tassels in my home decor. I would love to learn how to use this tiny loom and dig into my massive yarn stash!

  13. This sounds like such fun and I certainly have the yarn stash for it. I’d love to win this book! Thanks!

  14. Such a cute book! Looks like it would have lots of great crafts to do with my kids this summer.

  19. I have always wanted to try a Loome! They look like the perfect for summer crafting.

  23. I work with kids and we have TONS of yarn around. It would be awesome to have some fun activities to do with the kids. Thanks for the chance at this book!

  25. This book looks so inviting, I want to learn to make tassels and pompoms using the loome

  26. Who doesn’t love poms? They are a must on the Grand kids hats, any and all colors. Like to try the Loome version.

  29. I loved weaving on a loom when I tried it many years ago! The book looks fabulous and the mini loom would be fun!

  30. My stash is large, but these tiny treasures look as if they would be fun to make.

  31. What a fun and USEFUL book! I have a huge stash of yarn bits and would LOVE to use them to make decorations and embellishments! Thanks for the giveaway!

  35. Always looking to make crafts faster and easier. This sounds great, I would like to make a pom pom wreath. This would help very much.

  42. Looks like a great thing to share with young ladies in my Girl Scout Troop. I could learn it over the summer and then teach it to them in the fall when we begin meetings again! I have never loomed but looks like a wonderful idea to use my leftovers!

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Eco-Craft Fun: 25+ Sustainable Activities to Teach Kids About Going Green

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Let’s talk about eco-crafts — the fun, hands-on way to teach kids about recycling, sustainability, and caring for our planet! Whether you’re prepping for Earth Day crafts at school or just looking for everyday ways to spark your child’s eco-conscious creativity, we’ve got over 25 sustainable craft ideas that will have your little recyclers rethinking trash and turning it into treasure.

And the best part? These crafts are packed with fun and facts, so your kids not only get to create something cool, but they’ll also learn why reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling really matters. ?

Why Teaching Kids About Going Green Matters 

Let’s face it: kids today are growing up in a world where climate change and plastic pollution are part of everyday conversations. But it doesn’t all have to be doom and gloom! Through eco-friendly crafting, kids can see and feel the impact of making small, sustainable choices.

A few facts that might surprise (and inspire) your kids:

  • One plastic bottle can take up to 450 years to break down. But guess what? That same bottle can become a bird feeder or a planter in just one afternoon!

  • Recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours. Yep, that’s a movie night!

  • The average school-age child throws away 67 pounds of lunch packaging every year. Imagine turning that waste into a DIY pencil case or a robot sculpture instead!

What Makes a Craft “Eco-Friendly”? 

A sustainable or eco-friendly craft usually ticks a few boxes:

  •  Uses recycled or upcycled materials (think cardboard tubes, cereal boxes, old fabric)

  • Encourages reusability (like reusable snack bags or tote bags)

  •  Avoids single-use plastics or non-biodegradable glitter

  •  Teaches a lesson about nature, conservation, or environmental awareness

Even better? These crafts are perfect for Earth Day activities, rainy day projects, or classroom sustainability lessons.

 

25+ Eco-Craft Ideas Kids Will Love 

Here’s a roundup of creative, sustainable, and super fun crafts that are perfect for kids of all ages. Many of these double as educational STEM projects, too!

  1. Recycled Crayon Shapes – Melt down broken crayons into new fun molds.

  2. Toilet Roll Binoculars – Perfect for backyard birdwatching.

  3. Egg Carton Critters – Make bugs, frogs, or even mini garden planters!

  4. Plastic Bottle Bird Feeder – Help local wildlife while reducing waste.

  5. Old T-Shirt Tote Bag – No-sew reusable bags? Yes, please.

  6. DIY Paper Beads – Turn magazine scraps into jewelry.

  7. Cardboard  – STEM learning meets upcycling!

  8. Milk Carton Birdhouse – Add some color and hang it outside.

  9. Jar Lid Memory Game – Use mismatched lids and paint for a fun twist.

  10. Nature Collages – Combine fallen leaves and twigs with upcycled paper.

  11. Bottle Cap Magnets – Add art and function to the fridge!

  12. Tin Can Drums – Let’s make some noise with repurposed cans!

  13. Newspaper Seed Starters – Plant flowers or herbs for a garden they made themselves.

  14. Cereal Box Puzzle – Cut a drawing into puzzle pieces.

  15. Recycled Robot Sculptures – Bring junk drawer items to life!

  16. CD Fish Craft – Old CDs get new life as shiny fish decorations.

  17. Fabric Scraps Bunting – Leftover fabric turns into party decor.

  18. Cork Stamps – Customize your own stamps using wine corks.

  19. Bottle Cap Tic-Tac-Toe – A game and a lesson in repurposing.

  20. Nature Paintbrushes – Use twigs and leaves to create wild textures.

  21. Mason Jar Lanterns – Light up a room the eco way.

  22. Paper Towel Roll Rockets – Decorate and blast off with recyclables.

  23. Plastic Spoon Garden Markers – A fun way to label your veggie patch.

  24. Yogurt Cup Planters – Tiny cups, big green ideas.

  25. Recycled Puzzle Piece Art – Turn old puzzles into statement wall pieces.

  26. DIY Wrapping Paper – Reuse brown bags with painted prints.

 BONUS: Let your kids come up with their own inventions using only what they can rescue from the recycling bin. It’s the ultimate creativity challenge!

Making Eco-Crafts a Daily Habit

One Earth Day craft is awesome — but teaching kids to think green every day? That’s where the real magic happens. You can encourage ongoing eco-awareness by:

  • Setting up a crafty recycling bin just for materials they can transform.

  • Hosting a neighborhood recycled art show (with prizes!).

  • Starting a “trash to treasure” box for craft ideas all year long.

  • Teaching kids to donate unused supplies instead of tossing them.

Big Smiles from Little Recyclers 

Watching your child hold up their finished eco-craft — whether it’s a bottle rocket or a flower pot made from an old yogurt cup — is a moment of pride. Not just because they made something cute, but because they’re learning to care. 

And hey, even small hands can make a big difference when they start seeing the world through a green lens.

So get ready to grab those glue sticks, empty boxes, and bits of “trash” — and let’s turn them into eco-friendly treasures that’ll brighten your home and the planet!

 Don’t forget to pin this post and share it with your eco-minded friends. Let’s raise a new generation of little Earth heroes — one recycled craft at a time!