Refresh Outdoor Winter Decor With DIY Yarn Pops

Add beautiful pops of color to your front porch greenery with these quick and easy to make yarn pops. They're a perfect way to use up those leftover yarn ends and to refresh your front porch planters after Christmas or any time of year.

What You'll Need:
Medium to Heavy Weight Yarn Ends (any colour of your choice)
Styrofoam Balls, 2.5" (6.3cm)
Glue Gun with glue sticks
Thin and straight tree branches or sticks, approx. 18"-24" long

Start wrapping the yarn around the ball by first securing the one end in place with a dab of hot glue.





After wrapping the ball 4 to 5 times in one spot, change the direction.





Continue wrapping 4 to 5 times in that spot before pivoting again.





Work this same pattern until the ball is fully covered. To finish, apply another dab of glue and press the end point securely down.
Carefully spread the yarn apart in one spot and push a tree branch into the styrofoam ball until it feels secure. Add to your outdoor planters.
For more detailed instructions and the completed project photos please see the original project at: http://www.sustainmycrafthabit.com/blog/2016/1/1/foraged-winter-greens-with-diy-yarn-pops
While there, pick up some inspiration with our free e-book: "DIY Rustic Decor: 7 Simple Ways to Infuse Nature into your Home".












Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/12402153/outdoor-winter-decor-diy-yarn-pops site