Smiley Sun Popsicle Stick Weaving

Sometimes it feels like we go in craft cycles.  Before, my son and I were really, really into origami projects. Now I'm starting to dream about doing more weaving projects.  There's something really beautiful and relaxing about the process of weaving.  There's a lovely pattern of movement and you always seems to get beautiful results. 

So, in celebration of the sunny and warm weather, I recently made this really cute smiley sun popsicle stick weaving.   If you enjoy weaving God's Eyes, you'll really enjoy this craft too!

Smiley Sun Popsicle Stick Weaving Craft

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Let's Weave some Suns!

Step 1:  Grab 3 popsicle sticks.  (Or if you're like me and out of popsicle sticks, grab some coffee stirrers and cut those babies in half.)

Step 2:  Paint the popsicle sticks orange.  (We LOVE these Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paints- They glide on like glue sticks and the color dries so, so fast.)

Step 3:  Hot glue your sticks together in a snowflake arrangement.

Step 4:  Tie on a strand of yarn.  Then, wrap it around all your sticks to cover the middle of your sun.


Step 5:  Once your middle is wrapped, continue wrapping as if you were wrapping a God's Eye.  (If you're not sure what to do, I include more detailed instructions for another similar project here.)

Step 6:  To change colors, simply tie on another piece of colored yarn and continue.

Step 7:  Once you're done wrapping, tie your yarn around your stick.  Then, hot glue on a felt mouth and googly eyes. 

Isn't the result adorable?

And if you liked this project, you'll probably enjoy weaving adorable baby turtles too.

Happy making, friends!