This is an easy creative fun for kids all ages. The best thing is that it travels well so you can put string and sand paper in the ziploc bag and hopefully your kids will enjoy it enough to stay quiet for a few minutes. Plus it is relatively clean so you can be sure to arrive at grandma’s house clean and proper without pen marks all over your face.
You will need very coarse sand paper and yarn in various colors and sizes. The best way is to go to a home store with a piece of yarn and see which sand paper works the best. By no means send your husband unless you give him a piece of yarn too.
Our sand paper came package came with 3 sheets, perfect for multiple kids
Show your child how the yarn sticks to the sandpaper. They will enjoy putting it on and pulling it off and creating new designs. This activity is perfect for any age, even for mommy.
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What a simple and brilliant idea! I can see that this would keep kids occupied for hours! And a really great way for mom to work out patterns for crafty projects of all kinds!
What a fun idea! And great for car trips. I’d love it if you’d come link up to my Topsy Turvy Tuesdays
This is a fabulous idea! I’d be so happy if you’d drop by my blog linking party this week, even now, and link to this so my readers can learn about it too! Plus I think you’ll enjoy my blog, loaded with craft ideas for everyone! All the best and hope to see you there!
This is such a great idea. I will tell my husband to buy sandpaper on the way home today
I love sandpaper! What a great texture for little kids to work with and such an easy medium for travel! Great idea!
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Simply amazing… I love wool, and your idea Is smart and cute… Thanks si much for share it.
Great activity! I will add this to my list of ideas for “activity packs”.
It always blows me away, seeing ordinary items turned into great activities! How wonderfully simple, and totally reusable. I can’t wait to share.