Space is a topic that all kids are interested in, mainly because it is so vast and there are so many unknowns about it. Who doesn’t want to see a real-life alien?! Or a rocket ship? Or what the Earth looks like from space? This yarn-wrapped shooting star craft is the perfect craft for any space enthusiast. Whether you’re looking for a shooting star craft, space craft, or recycled craft, this is the one to make!
And, if you have some cardboard and yellow streamer left over, use it to make this adorable sunflower streamer!
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Space Books For Preschoolers
Pete the Cat: Out of this World– Our favorite cat is back and he’s building rockets and going on a journey through space!
8 Little Planets– Travel around the sun and learn about each planet and what makes it unique.
What You’ll Need For This Yarn-Wrapped Shooting Star Craft
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How To Make This Yarn-Wrapped Shooting Star Craft
1. Cut out a star: Draw a star shape on cardboard and cut it out.
2. Secure the yarn: Cut a small slit in one of the star’s corners. Slide the end of the yarn into the slit to hold it in place.
3. Wrap the star: Begin wrapping the yarn around the star in different directions. Continue wrapping until most of the cardboard is covered with yarn.
4. Add the shooting tail: Cut the yellow streamers into long strips.
5. Attach the streamers: Tie or glue the streamer strips to the back of the star, positioning them so they extend out from one side to create the look of a shooting star.
6. Trim and finish: Trim the streamers to your desired length.
Variations For This Yarn-Wrapped Shooting Star Craft
Skip the yarn: Instead of adding yellow yarn, paint the cardboard with a glow-in-the-dark paint to create a glowing masterpiece.
Change the color: Use any color yarn and streamers. Yellow is the traditional “star color” but feel free to use any colors!
Hang it up: Loop and hot glue a piece of yarn to the top of the star to create a hanging shooting star.
Crafts For Preschool
Firefly Paper Bag Craft– Make an adorable firefly paper bag craft with kids! This easy, hands-on project is perfect for summer nights and exploring nocturnal insects.
Campfire Blow Painting With Straws– Make a straw blow campfire painting with real sticks! This fun process art activity builds oral motor skills while creating a cozy fall craft.
Yarn-Wrapped Shooting Star Craft
Make a colorful yarn-wrapped shooting star craft with kids! This easy, budget-friendly project is perfect for building fine motor skills.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: DIY
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Cardboard
- Yellow yarn
- Yellow streamers
- Scissors
- Glue, optional
Instructions
- Cut out a star: Draw a star shape on cardboard and cut it out.
- Secure the yarn: Cut a small slit in one of the star’s corners. Slide the end of the yarn into the slit to hold it in place.
- Wrap the star: Begin wrapping the yarn around the star in different directions. Continue wrapping until most of the cardboard is covered with yarn.
- Add the shooting tail: Cut the yellow streamers into long strips.
- Attach the streamers: Tie or glue the streamer strips to the back of the star, positioning them so they extend out from one side to create the look of a shooting star.
- Trim and finish: Trim the streamers to your desired length.
