That looks like fun! How long did it take to do, but more so, how long did it take to un-do?

By Andy on 06.19.08 11:54 am | Permalink

Andy-actually not much time to wrap up the trees but I foolishly thought I was going to roll all the yarn back up and save it. Ha, we ended up cutting it in many pieces to clean it up! Now the kids are kicking a yarn wig around the house!

By Kristen on 06.19.08 12:21 pm | Permalink

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By Escalator | Sundays with Stretchy Pants on 06.20.08 4:08 am | Permalink

This is great! I love activities that get kids out of the house and feeling a bit competitive. I can imagine the giggling!

I found your link from Crafty Crow, and I really like your blog. Thanks for all your fun stuff!

By sara on 06.24.08 2:50 pm | Permalink

What a cool activity. I think I have seen mention of a similar activity in a book about a Victorian Christmas. The children found the web on Christmas morning and followed the string to the end to find their gifts. Thanks for reminding me of this.

By Frivolitea on 06.29.08 12:49 pm | Permalink