Bean Bag Buddy

Difficulty: Easy

Parental supervision is recommended

Transform a sock into your very own bean bag buddy craft. Add some yarn and buttons and your kids can make a new recycled friend for Earth Day.

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What you'll need:

  • Old, clean sock
  • Split peas or dried beans
  • Yarn or ribbon
  • Permanent marker
  • Needle, optional

How to make it:

  1. Take your sock, and fill it up to the heal with beans or peas.
  2. Tie it above the heel with your yarn, or ribbon.
  3. Now, with your permanent marker, draw a face, or a character. If you want, use a needle and yarn to stitch a face on.
  4. You're done!

Tips:

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