Set inside a rustic boat-shaped birch basket, this cheerful yellow hilltop vista is a breath of fresh air. You can practically hear the chicks peeping and feel the warm sunshine on your face. We contoured the moss and the soil below it (both are inside a plastic liner) to effect a more realistic look, and we planted the daffodils ('Small Talk' and 'Tete-a-Tete') individually, rather than in clumps, to make the flowers appear as if they are growing naturally.
Tip: Varying the posture of the chicks' legs will give them slightly different personalities. Planting the bulbs individually rather than in clumps will give them the appearance that they are growing naturally.
It's quite easy to make pom pom chicks, I took pictures + wrote instructions here.
Could you please tell me what page the pom pom chicks were on in the April magazine?
You can make pom poms with 2 round circles of thin cardboard with a [filtered word] cut in the middle wind on the wool until there is no more space. Then on the outer edge which should now be fat cut through in between the two pieces of cardboard, once cut all around, thread a length of wool between 2 pieces of cardboard and pull tight and knot several times remove the cardboard and then trim to shape, if needed. Use differant sized circles for differant sized Pom poms.
Good Luck
Ina
You can make pom poms with 2 round circles of thin cardboard with a [filtered word] cut in the middle wind on the wool until there is no more space. Then on the outer edge which should now be fat cut through in between the two pieces of cardboard, once cut all around, thread a length of wool between 2 pieces of cardboard and pull tight and knot several times remove the cardboard and then trim to shape, if needed. Use differant sized circles for differant sized Pom poms.
Good Luck
Ina
Michaels has a couple different pom pom makers. They are located by the crochet hooks.
terrie
I bought 2 different sizes of pom-pom makers at Hobby Lobby. I think they are made by Clover.
Does anyone know where to find this type of pom pom maker?
I first made this arrangement in 2006. I made two baskets, one with daffodils and one with hyacinths. I brought them to work and both employees and visitors gave rave reviews! While I re-used baskets I had around the house and store bought chicks, this craft is easy to do. When the season passed, I planted the bulbs in the garden for future growth.
Love the way this looks! I got my daffodils(they were hard to find), some Irish moss (nobody in town had cushion moss), a basket, some ivy I might add to it because the basket is kind of big and it might look pretty, and I gave up and cheated because I got tired of looking for materials and bought the adorable 6 pack of chenille chicks from Michaels craft store in pink. Can't wait to finish the project!
Love the way this looks! I got my daffodils(they were hard to find), some Irish moss (nobody in town had cushion moss), a basket, some ivy I might add to it because the basket is kind of big and it might look pretty, and I gave up and cheated because I got tired of looking for materials and bought the adorable 6 pack of chenille chicks from Michaels craft store in pink. Can't wait to finish the project!
I love this idea. I am going to do this with my nephews to decorate their 'egg hunt' baskets. They will love it!
Hi loki5, You're right, this basket is no longer available from this vendor. Fortunately, this project looks absolutely beautiful with many different kinds of baskets. We suggest looking for a style that suits your decor in your local craft store.
Hi everyone! If you don't want to make the chicks - there are some cute chenille chicks at Michaels 6 for $1.99. You can't beat that price and it saves time.
I checked with the supplier listed for the basket and it is no longer availalbe. They said it has not been available for a couple of years. So, now i try to make one...
I love this idea and fully intend to make it. Uh, the problem is that with the shopping list just having come out I can see how it will tae much longer for me to complete this than I'd planned. I'm not sure how long it will take supplies I mail order to arrive and I live in the middle of nowhere so I will have to mail order just about everything. It would have been nice if they could have published the shopping list at least two weeks ahead and possibly 4 weeks ahead. T
The basket with the chicks is a great idea - have the PERFECT CHAIR at my front door to show off my crafty skills and to WELCOME SPRING...
Love the little chicks--making them with my granddaughter--thanks for a cute pattern. grandmagwen
Click on the Shopping List and it gives the source for the basket:-)
Very cute! Would like to have sources to purchase some of the
supplies... and If I don't want to forinstance, make the chicks, can I
buy and just make the basket??
Love it! P. Sullivan