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pencil topper yarn tassel puppets Got a pair of googly eyes?

If you can make a simple pom-pom or tassel out of leftover yarn or string, you can make a cute pencil-topper.

how to make a yarn tassel The Yarn Council of America provides a simple how-to tutorial for making the pencil toppers, and you choose a favourite character. Make a cat, dog, frog, or snowman — or go from there to make a custom pencil puppet of your own design.

It could be the perfect happy little surprise gift to bribe (er, encourage) young kids to go merrily off to school…

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How to Make a Pom-Pom

How to Make a Pom-Pom

I remember learning to make pom-poms with my best craft-buddy, Diane, when we were both about eight years old — it’s fun for kids, and it’s easy to do! All you need is some yarn and a piece of cardboard about 4 inches long and as wide as you want your pom-pom to be — [...]

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