Monsters don't have to be scary, these little fluffy pompom monsters are super cute and ever so easy to make!
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You can etither make your own pompoms using a pompom-making kit or make it easier by using a large shop-bought one.
To make the pompom monsters you will need:
Large pompom
Mini pompoms
Pipecleaners
Scissors
PVA glue
Googly eyes
Felt
Start by gluing eyes on your pompom. Let your child choose how many they want their monster to have, it doesn't have to be two it can be as many or as little as they like.
Offering choices is a great way to encourage your child to make decisions about their creative work.
Next cut a pipe-cleaner into two. Curl them around a pencil and gently slide them off. These will be your curly monster ears - fix them to the top of your monster's head using your PVA glue.
Now you can glue on the monster's pompom nose.
If you would like to make some teeth, cut a zigzag piece out of felt and glue it onto the bottom of your monster.
Leave it to dry thoroughly before playing with it.
Why not make a set of monster buddies by using different colours and features? They can be personalised with any combination of features you like, big or little teeth, pompom ears, angry eyes etc...
These little monster would make the perfect keyring - just tie a piece of wool round the centre and add a ring. Or you can just play with them like my youngest did!
For more crafting ideas to inspire you, plus a step-by-step guide to creating pompoms check out my book
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