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String Letters

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Ages: 3-5

Less than 30 minutes

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The letters ABC are formed from wrapped teal yarn and strung along a single strand of the same yarn. The yarn is suspended against a white background and held taut by metal clips at each end. The letters have a slightly fuzzy texture due to the nature of the yarn. This appears to be a simple craft project or decorative element.

Have you ever thought about creating unique artistic decorations using just yarn and PVA glue? Make creative letter decorations using these everyday materials to instantly add personality and warmth to your room! Whether it's a child's name, holiday message, or a special phrase, you can bring it to life with this simple DIY craft. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

Different coloured yarn
greaseproof paper (or baking paper)
PVA glue
pencil
bowl
scissors

Craft supplies are arranged on a light wood table. Two balls of yarn, one teal and one darker blue, sit next to a bottle of white glue and a small clear glass bowl. A sheet of clear plastic lies in the center of the table, with a pencil and a pair of black scissors placed to its right. These materials appear to be set up for a yarn-based craft project.

Step-by-step tutorial

Step 1

Using a pencil, write your chosen letters on the greaseproof paper. As shown, make the letters quite wide.

A hand holding a pencil is drawing the letters ABC in block style onto a clear plastic sheet. The sheet rests on a light-colored wooden table. Another hand is visible at the left edge of the frame, holding the plastic sheet in place. The letters are lightly sketched. This image shows the process of creating a template for a craft project.

Step 2

Pour PVA glue into the bowl until it's half full.

A hand pours white glue from a plastic bottle into a clear glass bowl. The bowl sits on a light wood table. A stream of glue is visible flowing from the bottle into the bowl. This image shows the preparation of glue for a craft project.

Step 3

Use scissors to cut the yarn into different lengths.

Two hands are engaged in a crafting activity on a light wood surface. One hand holds a ball of teal yarn, while the other hand uses black scissors to cut lengths of the same yarn. Several strands of cut yarn lie on the table. This image demonstrates the process of cutting yarn for a craft project.

Step 4

Place the cut yarn into the bowl with PVA glue, ensuring the yarn pieces are thoroughly coated.

A hand places strands of teal and blue yarn into a clear glass bowl containing white glue. The bowl sits on a light wood table. The yarn is being mixed with the glue, likely in preparation for a craft project.

Step 5

Now take out the greaseproof paper with your written letters and arrange the glue-coated yarn along the letter outlines. You can combine different coloured yarn to create your letters.

Two hands are arranging teal and blue yarn over a lightly drawn letter A on a clear plastic sheet. The sheet rests on a light wood table. Faint outlines of the letters BC are also visible on the sheet to the right of the A. The yarn appears to be glued down, following the pencil outline of the letter. This image shows the process of creating yarn letters.

Step 6

After the PVA glue has completely dried, carefully peel the letters off the paper.

A hand is completing the letter C formed from teal and blue yarn glued onto a clear plastic sheet. The completed yarn letters A and B are also visible on the sheet, which rests on a light wood table. This image shows the process of creating yarn letters.

Step 7

Cut a longer piece of yarn and fold it back and forth two to three times. Then glue your dried letters onto it.

A hand adjusts the yarn letters ABC created from teal and blue yarn glued to a single strand of teal yarn. The letters rest on a light wood table. This image shows completed yarn letters ready to be used for decoration or part of a larger craft project.

Step 8

Try combining different letters to spell out your name! Create your very own personalised letter string.

Teal and blue yarn letters ABC are glued to a single strand of teal yarn, which is hung horizontally against a white background using metal clips. This image showcases a completed yarn letter craft project.

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