Fun with Socks: Creative Crafts for Kids
A Sock by Any Other Name
Call it recycling, repurposing or upcycling. Whatever. There are a gazillion ways to reuse socks, and it doesn't matter whether they match or not. Have you noticed how socks disappear? It doesn't take long for a pile of unmatched socks to fill a basket in the laundry room. Sooner or later, I figure, the other sock will show up, but it doesn't always happen. So, what to do with all those socks? Sock crafting--of course!
This is the seventh in my series of Creative Crafts for Kids. We'll explore ways to turn our mismatched socks into something fun, usable, and gift-worthy. I'll even offer crafts for baby socks.
So, gather your socks and join me for our next round of crafting fun!
This is the seventh in my series of Creative Crafts for Kids. We'll explore ways to turn our mismatched socks into something fun, usable, and gift-worthy. I'll even offer crafts for baby socks.
So, gather your socks and join me for our next round of crafting fun!
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A Mini-Course in Sock History
- Sock History: Middle Ages to Today
- How much do YOU know about sock history?
- Sock Monkey History
- The most beloved stuffed toy is still going strong!
- History of Socks Timeline
- Look how far they've come...
- History of Perla Socks
- One sock company among many...
Cute Critters to Make with Recycled Socks!
Nothing is wasted with sock crafts...
Half a Pair :::SIGH:::
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Sock Crafting Ideas from Sherri
Just when I think I've thought of every sock craft imaginable, along comes some ingenious people who have come up with fun ideas of their own. Sherri Osborn, an About.com Crafts guide, shares a great idea for creating a bean bag bear from a sock plus a few other supplies. It's for ages 6 and up, and only takes thirty minutes to complete! She also shares instructions for an adorable snowman that uses a sock, an old lightbulb, and a few other supplies. Have a Sock Monkey Birthday Party!
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Try a Sock Crafting Kit
Craft kits are great for family fun, and although some include a sock as part of the packaged supplies, that's okay. A kit can spur you on to other ideas, and once children learn the fun of creating with socks, my bet is they'll come up with ideas of their owns.
Pay attention to the supplies that are included in a kit. Make a note of them so you won't forget, and you'll be able to tweak your next project. Consider the crafts kit a springboard for future projects, and your socks will thank you.
Pay attention to the supplies that are included in a kit. Make a note of them so you won't forget, and you'll be able to tweak your next project. Consider the crafts kit a springboard for future projects, and your socks will thank you.
Creative Crafts for Kids - the rest of the series
Explore them all!
When I began this series, I had no idea how well it would be received. In fact, they are my top-rated lenses so far--proof that a lot of caring adults are helping a lot of craft-hungry kids! Thank you all for your support. I hope these ideas will continue to entertain and bless you.I thought I'd make it easy for you to find the other six lenses in this growing series. Enjoy!
Fun with Foam: Creative Crafts for Kids
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Fun with Cans: Creative Crafts for Kids
Fun with Buttons: Creative Crafts for Kids
Fun with Boxes: Creative Cardboard Crafts for Kids
Fun with Paper Bags: Creative Crafts for Kids
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Lifeboost
Dec 15, 2011 @ 2:59 pm | delete
- What a wonderfully fun and interesting lens! I've never made anything out of socks - other than playing around by puting them on my hands and being silly ;) There are some wonderful ideas here on creative crafts with socks! Blessed. :)
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seedplanter
Feb 18, 2012 @ 2:35 pm | delete
- Thank you, Lifeboost! I'm skidding in here late, but appreciating comments left by visitors like you. :)
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Blessedmombygrace
Dec 13, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
- Fun lens. I still have sock monkeys that my grandma made for me 40 years ago!
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seedplanter
Feb 18, 2012 @ 2:36 pm | delete
- Thank you so much - it's a late thank-you for a much-appreciated blessing back in December. Yikes! Where has the time gone? What a great thing, to have the sock monkey your grandma made for you. Treasure it!
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clouda9
Dec 12, 2011 @ 11:41 pm | delete
- Awesome crafty ideas to do with socks (just added a link on my shiny new sock blog:). Your creative crafts with kids series is so clever! *Blessed today because there ain't nothing better than keeping the kids busy so mommy can do her thing...ha!
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seedplanter
Dec 13, 2011 @ 9:45 am | delete
- Thanks, Correen! Yep...mommies do need activities to keep those little ones busy, don't they? I remember making paper hats from the Sunday comics. :) (Not lately, though...) Thanks for stopping by!
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seedplanter
Feb 18, 2012 @ 2:37 pm | delete
- I didn't see your comment in December, but appreciate it just as much in February! I appreciate your encouragement always. In fact, your comment got me thinking...I think I'll create a lens and combine all these crafts lenses into one easy place - there are eight of them now, with one WIP. Happy Weekend!
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Close2Art
Dec 12, 2011 @ 10:46 pm | delete
- fun sock page, very creative.
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seedplanter
Dec 12, 2011 @ 10:56 pm | delete
- Thanks very much! Glad you stopped by this brand-new lens, which was finished just minutes ago. You're the first. :)
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- Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed the lens.
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Where Have All the Sockies Gone?
This question has plagued the world for centuries. First came a nice soft, squooshy pair of socks. Next thing you know, one is missing and the other...well, the other ends up in a laundry basket where it waits for its matching sock to return.
It's frustrating. You certainly don't want to dump a perfectly good sock. But how long should you wait? Let's hear it from the sock, shall we?
Sock Monkeys in the News
- Awesome thing: Dancing pirate sock monkey!
- By Leslie Gray Streeter | Funny | February 22, 2012 Just as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups combine two great tastes that go great together, today's awesome thing combines two of my favorite pop culture items ? sock monkeys and Flo Rida's ?The Club Can't ...
- Popular festivals return to Rockford in March
- The Sock Monkey Madness Festival returns with the theme of "Invasion of the Sock Monkeys!" March 3 and 4 at Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford. By Georgette Braun The Sock Monkey Festival returns to Rockford's Midway Village Museum, ...
- Midwest events
- Miles from Chicago: 335 March 3-4 ? 8th annual Sock Monkey Madness Festival, Rockford. Midway Village Museum hosts this event that celebrates the city's once-thriving knitting industry and the Rockford Red Heel Sock that made many a sock monkey.
- Sparrow among peacocks sports sock monkey socks
- The brown sock monkey ones with the red heels. For some reason the heels keep twisting around to the front of her foot. How ridiculous. As if the socks themselves are not ridiculous enough on their own. Why did she wear them today?
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What They're Tweetin' About Sock Monkeys...
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- Tearoom coffee in hand sitting in the warm sunshine, dog walk in a bit, run later, maybe gym or making a #sockmonkey after ;-)
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- My #sockmonkey was the sweetest surprise. Sometimes it's the little things that say the most. 💝
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- #sockmonkey :D yeah!
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- Looking for my *forever* home. I don't eat very much & I promise to smile EVERY day! ❤ http://t.co/ylJZxGXT via @Etsy #sockmonkey #handmade
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- vannybobby
- I hate you, stop taking pictures of me with my #sockmonkey http://t.co/7LX4EcOV
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- Have you hugged a #sockmonkey today? . . . Well . . . HAVE you??? http://t.co/5xSOBZRk via @Etsy #gift #Handmade with love! ❤ #cccoe
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- Completely charming! ❤ Where's Waldo...Correction: Where's Vincent? by Anne Schneider http://t.co/IUWfkE7d via @Etsy #sockmonkey #handmade
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- RT @PrettyGonzo: Imagine this cute #SockMonkey #hat on your sweetie! #Handmade hat for #Newborns by @NanaGCreations - http://t.co/Mlg0HdXj #AFPounce #ArtFire
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- RT @PrettyGonzo: Imagine this cute #SockMonkey #hat on your sweetie! #Handmade hat for #Newborns by @NanaGCreations - http://t.co/Mlg0HdXj #AFPounce #ArtFire
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