How to Make Yarn Clothespin Donkeys for a Nativity Scene
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Materials Needed
2 Pieces of Cardboard
Pencil
Brown or Gray Yarn
Black Yarn or String
3 Clothespins
Scissors
Step 1
Draw the above shape on cardboard and then cut it out. You can draw the above shape by drawing 2 ovals as shown above.
Step 2
Wrap brown or gray yarn around cardboard. Then place 2 clothespins on him for legs. Start wrapping over those too.
Step 3
Wrap the clothespins with yarn part way to look like thighs.
Step 4
Add clothespin to top of head for ears.
Step 5
Cover clothespin and head with yarn.
Step 6
To make a tail… Wrap black yarn or string around cardboard.
Step 7
Then push black string or yarn under all strings.
Step 8
Tie into a knot and then take off of cardboard.
Step 9
The knot is in the middle like in above pic.
Step 10
Push knot up to the top.
Step 11
Push tail into the wrapped yarn.
And, there you have it… you just finished your Yarn Clothespin Donkey for the Nativity Scene. How did it turn out? Make sure to let me know in the comments below. Also, make sure to make the rest of our Nativity Scene including, The 3 Wise Men, Baby Jesus, Mary & Joseph and Sheep. Make them all and display your Nativity Scene proudly.
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