Klutz Pom-Pom Puppies Craft Kit, 8" Length x 1.5" Width x 9" Height, Natural

Got this for my five-year-old who was looking for a craft book and chose it because she thinks the puppies are cute. It is maybe a touch old for her: she needed someone to model it for her the first couple of times and still requires a little help here and there, but she caught on pretty quickly, and if her own pom-poms aren't as tight and neatly trimmed as the pictures (or Mom's), so what? She is having a great time with it, and so are Mom and big sister. The instructions and photos are pretty easy to follow and the kit comes with enough yarn to make 3 or 4 pups. After that, you need to go get some more, but I didn't expect it to come with its own Michaels attached. Adult crafters will likely find this unchallenging, and younger kids, like my 5 year-old will, likely need some help, at least initially, but for anybody in between - if this looks like fun for you, it very probably will be.

"It was super fun and easy to make once we figured it out! If you do it the right way it turns out super fluffy and cute." - my 7 year old Parents, don't do what I did and skim through the directions. The first 2 puppies we made were not very good because I was measuring the yarn completely wrong! However, even with the disastrous first two attempts, my daughter was in heaven. She loves this set! It did require quite a bit of adult interaction/supervision, but there were plenty of parts she could do independently. We just ordered our second set (which we will do correctly this time) because it was such a cute and enjoyable craft.

Yes, these are ridiculously cute. Yes, they are fun for kids and adults. Yes, it requires the help of adults. So here's my review on the logistics: It was quite time consuming for the grooming, styling and getting the shaping right. Trimming the pom poms can get messy. Expect a pile of yarn fur everywhere. Make sure you have comfortable scissors - cutting the yarn down the middle when making the pom pom definitely required some elbow grease. Tuck the eyes as deep as possible into the fur, or else the puppy will look bugged eye. Also, I scanned the paper punch-outs of accessories to print for future use so I won't "run out." There's not enough yarn to make all the pups, the white yarn included in the kit was exactly enough to make one pomeranian. The pups didn't fit into the paper dog carrier - I think you have to trim it down a lot more.

As an adult crafter who likes simple projects to relieve stress, I enjoyed this product very much, even though there are a few minor flaws. I'll list some pros, cons, and suggestions below. Pros: The book provides detailed directions for seven different dog breeds in addition to abbreviated suggestions for how to create an unlimited number of breeds on your own. Book directions are clear and detailed with large, accurate pictures. The pompom maker is sturdy and easy to use. I had no problem creating pompoms easily my first try. The kit comes with enough basic supplies to make four adorable puppies, provided you take yarn measurements into account I was very satisfied with how cute my puppies turned out! Cons: The basic school glue provided was not strong enough to hold the heads to the bodies or the felt ears to the heads. The punch-out dog carriers were too small for all of my pups. The kit is probably a bit too challenging for most eight-year-olds. I'd recommend it for ages ten and up. While there is enough yarn provided to make four dogs, there is not enough to make any four you want. Some dogs require too much yarn if you want to create four dogs total. The measuring tape on the back of the book measures in inches and centimeters, while the book directions are in yards. Suggestions: Use a hot glue gun to hold the dog together. I used superglue, but my puppies are a little fragile. Take yarn measurements into account when choosing pups or just buy more yarn at a craft store. If you wrap the yarn around the height of the book, you'll have half a yard of yarn. Use this cheat mentioned in the book instead of the confusing ruler. When the book says to cut the yarn short, be sure to cut it quite short or your pup might look a little messy and shaggy. Overall I really liked this kit and would definitely recommend it.

Perfect gift for a child who loves craft. The instructions are simple and easy to follow. The kit has threads in different colors and decorations like ears, eyes and bows. My daughter is 10 years old and has no problem finishing some models. The puffy animals are cute.

My 13 years old granddaughter loved this so much I bought a second kit. She was in craft heaven as a dog and craft lover.

This in an adorable little kit with many great ideas and a kit to get you started. My 7 year old and I loved making a Pom Pom pup together. The instructions were a little vague and unhelpful at times, but the overall idea was great. For the high price here, it would have been very helpful to have a little bit bigger of a starter supply and a video to help those challenged with the written instructions. My daughter was super excited about getting her Pom Pom pup kit. She worked very hard to earn her money for it. I guess the level of instructions were a bit advanced for her, as they were for me. She had gotten discouraged at one point that we didn't know how to do this. We basically made up our own instructions to finish our first Pom Pom pup, and she hasn't picked it up again. Overall, it was a fun mother daughter experience with some challenge.

Reviewed by a 9-year old First, I’d love to tell you that the puppies are A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E! And personally, my 3 favorite breeds are the Chihuahua, the Pomeranian, and the Yorkie. Secondly, the instructions are very clear, whether it’s how to make a Pom Pom with the Pom Pom maker (Included) , or how to make a Pom Pom puppy. Also,I love that it shows you how to make various types of dogs. And I like that it comes with punch-out accessories, like collars and tiaras. They even have punch-out carriers you can make! But, my Pom Pom puppy wouldn’t fit in it. And I love this product, but I have to say I wish there would be more materials. You can only make 4 puppies, and if you wanted to make more, you would have to buy another set, or have to buy materials from an art store, which in my opinion is a little tricky, because that art store would probably not have everything. But overall, this is a great product, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!

Ich habe in meiner Bastel Phase das Set bestellt und bin begeistert. Alles was benötigt wird ist im Set enthalten. Leider ein bisschen wenig Wolle. Die Anleitung komplett auf Englisch aber sehr simpel und verständlich ausgedrückt mit vielen Bildern!

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Es un libro estupendo para hacer manualidades de pompom con niños. Tiene explicaciones sencillas y muchas imagenes, aptas para que el niño realice la manulidad solo, pero tambien es ideal como actividad familiar.

Me gusta que viene todo el material, aunque si quieres hacer muchos, tendrás que comprar más material. Viene una revista en inglés,donde explican muy bien y con fotos, el paso a paso de como hacer éstas mascotas. Es de muy buena calidad.