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These Pom Pom Friends are like the original ones from the 80’s, but I like to call these ones Pom Pom Critters. This craft is a little different than the original, but they’re still cute, fuzzy, and fun to make. Kids of all ages will love these Pom Pom Critters and the best part is this pom pom craft is budget-friendly. This Pom Pom critters craft is perfect whether you’re at home or in the classroom.

Pom Pom Friends Craft for Kids

These little guys are easy to make and are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face. Kids of all ages like preschoolers and kindergarteners will love these Pom Pom critters. They’re so easy to make and even more fun to play with!

RELATED: Check out these Pom Pom Caterpillars!

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Supplies Needed To Make This Fuzzy Cute Pom Pom Critters

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Instructions for Pom Pom Craft

Step 1

First, secure the googly eyes to the pom pom with the Glue Dots. Then cut out a small pair of feet from the felt.

Step 2

Next, cut a small strip of ribbon. Press down an inspirational quote sticker to the ribbon.

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Step 3

Thread the needle with the embroidery floss. To make the antennae of the pom pom friend, string the thread from the bottom to the top of the pom pom, cut the string, then repeat.

Step 4

Last, use Glue Dots to attach the ribbon and pom pom to the felt feet.

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Step 5

Secure to your child’s shoulder with tape and enjoy!

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Do You Remember The Original Pom Pom Friends?

Do you remember those little pom pom guys with adhesive feet from the 1980s? Restaurants and stores used them for advertising and schools gave them to children as reading rewards? I had a BIG collection of them on the bulletin board above my desk, and loved wearing them on my shoulder!

You don’t see them around anymore ¦and honestly, I’m not even sure what they are called. This past weekend, my son and I made a few and decided to call them Pom Pom Friends. He loved them just as much as I did back in 1987!

Pom Pom Critters

Make your own Pom Pom friends using budget-friendly supplies. Kids of all ages will love making these pom pom critters with positive messages!

Materials

medium pom poms
embroidery floss
googly eyes
stiff felt
white ribbon
Glue Dots
stickers with inspirational quotes
sewing needle
scissors

Instructions

First, secure the googly eyes to the pom pom with the Glue Dots.
Then cut out a small pair of feet from the felt.
Next, cut a small strip of ribbon.
Press down an inspirational quote sticker to the ribbon.
Thread the needle with the embroidery floss.
To make the antennae of the pom pom friend, string the thread from the bottom to the top of the pom pom, cut the string, then repeat.
Last, use Glue Dots to attach the ribbon and pom pom to the felt feet.
Secure to your child’s shoulder with tape and enjoy!