In this simple eco-friendly project, we'll be exploring the art of embroidery while upcycling our extra cardboard boxes to make adorable Easter decorations. Add some creativity to the Easter season and keep little hands busy with this craft that the entire family can enjoy.
This sweet craft comes from our friend, Laura (@cosy.waldorf.fam), and we are so excited to be able to share it with you today.
Gather Your Supplies:
These are the supplies for this project:
- Cardboard
- Yarn or embroidery thread
- Yarn needle or embroidery needle
- Colored pencils or crayons
- Scissors
Create your Embroidered Cardboard Egg:
Step 1: You’ll need some cardboard to draw an egg shape onto. Cut it out.
Step 2: Draw dots along an imaginary line or pattern of your choice.
Step 3: Join the dots with colored pencils.
Step 4: Use a needle and something soft underneath to poke through the holes.
Step 5: Prepare some yarn with a knot at the end and start embroidering the eggs.
Step 6: Have fun decorating and practicing your stitches on your eggs, enjoy!
Don't forget to follow Laura (@cosy.waldorf.fam) for even more Waldorf inspiration and crafts. We hope your spring is filled with engaging fun and heaps of family laughter and love, and a few crafternoons spent together. Share your play, crafts, reading, learning or anything magical with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use our hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed or stories. Happy crafting!
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