Hoop String Easter Cross

Did you all know that March is Craft month? I know, so fun right? In celebration of such a fun and HAPPY month, I’ve teamed up with some pretty fantasmic bloggers sharing a series called, Crafting A-Z. Each blogger has a letter and they create something within that letter. Such a fun idea.

I picked the letter H and I am sharing with you Hoop String Easter Cross. Truth be told, the cross could be a gift or decor all year long, but it seems fitting to be part of Easter decor.

Here’s how I made it.

Supplies:

Embroidery Hoop
Craft Wire 16 Gauge
Wire pliers
Tape
Yarn
Cross Printable

Directions:

Start by printing out the printable. Using the craft wire and pliers to bend the wire to form the cross. Using a piece of tape, tape the two ends of the wire together.Start by using a piece of masking tape and tape the end of the yarn to the hoop and begin to loop the string around the hoop and through the cross.I found that it helped to stabilize the cross by taping up the corners on the top and bottom. Then you just make your way around the cross filling int he rest of the cross.The one thing you have to look out for is pulling the string too tight. I pulled the string a little too tight and it made the cross expand a little, but I’m not going to lie, I kind of dig handmade crafts that aren’t perfect.

Happy Crafting!

Here are some of the other letters from this week. You can also check out the entire “alphabet” over at Crafting in the Rain.

Christian Cross Crafts | Kids Church Crafts | String Art Cross | Crochet Ring Cross | Easter Crafts | Kids Easter Crafts | Yarn Crafts | Ombre Christian Cross | www.madewithhappy.com

G is for Gift for Mother’s Day by Frenchie
H is for Hoop String Easter Cross by Made with Happy
I is for Ikat Clothespins by Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
J is for Jean Pocket Purse by Ginger Snap Crafts
K is for K-cup Daffodils by The Kim Six Fix
L is for Letters by Inkhappi
M is for Monogram Wreath by One Krieger Chick

Other HAPPY post you may enjoy:

Sharpie Pumpkin

How to make a tassel

Boxwood Bunny Door Hang

Kids Crafts from Around the World – Week 1

Orange Spiders

Rainbow Edible Crayons

Easter Centerpieces

Chinese New Year Drum + Printable

Pilgrim Hat Name Place Cards

Afternoon Lakeside Appetizers

4 comments

Crafting with LETTERS... and a "happi", meaningful result! - inkhappi March 14, 2015 at 5:08 am

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Free Mothers Day Printables - Paper Source Inspired - Frenchie March 14, 2015 at 6:03 am

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Steph @ Crafting in the Rain March 14, 2015 at 9:46 am

So pretty Alli! Perfect for Easter, and I’m already thinking what other shapes you could put in the middle! Thanks for joining my series 🙂

Handpainted Ikat Clothespins - Hey, Let's Make Stuff March 28, 2015 at 6:18 pm

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