Birthday Installation: Yarn Trail
I did a yarn installation for Paul’s birthday last year but I never took photos. Since I had all this yarn sitting around I set up a little rainbow treasure hunt for the kids. St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday after all! At the end I put a bunch of golden chocolate coins, the kids loved it! Even though I did it for the kids I love this idea more for adults. You feel so special when someone goes to all the trouble to make something beautiful for you. I have to give my good friend Aubrey credit for the idea. This project is great because it is cheap, easy to set up and even easier to clean up. Here are a few tips below on how to do it.
Materials Needed: cheap yarn (about $1 per skein), a bag, scissors, a treasure for the end
Step One: After you find the end of each yarn, collect them all together and tie it to your starting point.
Step Two: Place the yarn in a bag with the string side facing out so it is easy to manage as you decorate. Just pull as you go, wrapping around trees and benches.
Step Three: Tie it off and leave your treasure at the end.
I have done stuff like this before in public spaces and I’ve found that as long as you are considerate of other people and clean up after yourself no one cares. In fact they usually like it.
ps: I did a version of this right here.
Category: birthday installation, birthdays, parties + party ideas
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this is such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing!
-Samantha
KreativeKaring.com
As a kid I went to a friend’s birthday party where her mom did something similar–except, each skein of yarn was wrapped around the room individually, leading to personalized gift bags. It was a giant maze that forced everyone to crawl all around, under and over each other to follow our trail. She tied the end opposite of the gift bag to a TP roll, so that we could wind up the yarn as we went. It was a blast!
Great idea! BTW I can’t help but notice you’re wearing that beautiful Anthropologie skirt. I love that one!
What a fun idea! I love it!
my favorite is the yarn text at the end, so fun!
I love the bright ribbon-like colors and effect this makes. Also, love that skirt.
loooove this! in all honestly i have never bought a spool of yarn in my life but i would for something like this. this turned out beautifully and the pictures are great!
ps – i love the eiffel tower ever non-chalantly in the background….only in paris!
Gosh you are really just the cutest.
Love this idea – and I love the idea from Briana too!!
AH! A perfect way for children to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! I am in love! Thank you for such a fun idea!!!
What a fun day in the park.
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I see you’re wearing your new favorite skirt from a few posts back! Thanks for this fun idea. I would love to try it on someone soon
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You (and Aubrey) are brilliant! I love public art, and it would have made my day to come across your St. Patrick’s day installation. Okay, I’m inspired, and may have to steal this for the weekend.
This is beyond adorable and fun! Cutest idea ever.
very clever! and you look gorgeous jordan! Love the new hair.
This is so fun! I’d love to run across something like this on a walk in the park.
-Lindsey
Et tu, tutu?
So clever! How fun & pretty?! Such a good idea I’m going to do it one day for some kiddos. It makes for lovely photos, too:)
Very cute. Made my morning!
What a fun and adorable idea! This reminds me of Magda Sayeg’s yarn graffiti. LOVE!
So cute!!! Love the tie in with St. Patricks!
Um, that’s adorable.
…I truly dreamed to doing this year, except w/ crepe paper — and now, the crepe paper isn’t even out of it’s packaging…!! so, an extra thanks for sharing this! So well done, as always. What fun the boys must have had and Happy St. Pats! Great photos (and cute skirt!) I’m super excited for our “spy birthday,” coming up next weekend, which will have a lot of red laser yarn installations!
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I did the same thing for my husband’s 30th birthday but it didn’t look nearly as pretty as yours! http://acollectionofpassions.com/blog/kyle-s-30th-birthday
xo
Kacie
Seriously your creativity never ceases to amaze me. I LOVE this and I’m so trying this with my family =)
- Sarah
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Lindas essas fotos! Deu até uma alegria! BVeijos
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Great idea! It looks like so much fun
And I love your skirt!!! Beautiful!
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Jordan, I wonder if you go back and read prior postings… I sure hope that you do!
I’ve returned because I posted a link to this today in the spirit of:
“Let there be more yarn installations!” — I think your yarn installation for S Patty’s is so pretty, articulately rendered, fun and a great idea, as always! I wanted to share!
More labyrinth but yarn made oh, so fun! We had a ball and I was very happy with this.
Our daughter’s Secret Agent Party & yarn usage had me thinking of you. I hope everything continues to be well with you!
http://www.willowday.com/2012/03/secret-agent-birthday-party.html