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Fluffy pet rocks

July 5, 2020 By Kate 2 Comments

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Today I’m sharing how to make fluffy pet rocks. This is a simple rock craft for kids using yarn trimmings for “fluffy” hair – and they turned out so cute!

Create adorable fluffy pet rocks with pom pom trimmings. This is a simple rock craft idea for kids and makes a cute kid-made gift idea

I’ve been asked before what to do with the pom-pom trimmings that are left over when you use our DIY cardboard pom pom maker. Usually I put them in a zip lock bag and hoard them for later (as my husband would call it). It just feels like such a waste to toss them don’t you think? Well here is one idea for something you can make with them, and it’s as simple as it looks.

These fluffy pet rocks make sweet kid-made gifts, adorable paper weights or just fun little ‘pets’ the kids can keep. 

Create adorable fluffy pet rocks with pom pom trimmings. This is a simple rock craft idea for kids and makes a cute kid-made gift idea

Create adorable fluffy pet rocks with pom pom trimmings. This is a simple rock craft idea for kids and makes a cute kid-made gift idea


How to make fluffy pet rocks

Create adorable fluffy rocks with yarn pom pom trimmings

You will need:

  • smooth round rocks (we found ours at the river)
  • googly eyes — or use our free printable paper eyes for a more eco-friendly version
  • felt scraps
  • pom pom trimmings
  • tacky craft glue

How to:

  1. Cover the back two thirds of your rock with craft glue and stick the fluffy bits of yarn on.
  2. Glue on googly eyes and a nose cut from a felt scrap.

That’s all! For the long-haired pet rock I glued the yarn on sideways and then glued one more piece vertically across the top.

Create adorable fluffy rocks with yarn pom pom trimmings

Create adorable fluffy rocks with yarn pom pom trimmings

I told you they were easy!
Create adorable fluffy pet rocks with pom pom trimmings. This is a simple rock craft idea for kids and makes a cute kid-made gift idea

Create adorable fluffy pet rocks with pom pom trimmings. This is a simple rock craft idea for kids and makes a cute kid-made gift idea

Have fun making your fluffy pet rocks, but don’t forget you might need to make some pom poms first. What else would you make with the trimmings?

More rock craft ideas

• Create some decorative flower rocks
• These weather rocks were a huge hit with my kids!
• Make some unique rock cakes for pretend tea parties
• Create the cutest pebble love bugs
• Make your own funny face rock puzzle

You can also find lots of inspiration with rocks on our nature crafts board on Pinterest.

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Create adorable fluffy rocks with yarn pom pom trimmings. This is a great kids craft idea!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Delia says

    April 15, 2021 at 5:15 am

    um, I’m looking to make a realistic bunny pet rock for my cousin… Any Ideas?

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      Kate says

      April 16, 2021 at 7:06 am

      hmm, I have no realistic bunny rocks on my website, sorry!

      Reply

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