I joined a "yo yo" swap over at MJF a couple of weeks ago. I had never made a yo yo before in my life. I knew that there were patterns to buy to help with the yo yo making. I went to JoAnns Fabrics - no go, Walmart no go, Michaels - no go and finally AC Moore - no go. I go online and order a few different ones.
Since I am the High Queen of Procrastination I waited for about a week before they were supposed to be mailed out to everyone to start making 72 yo yos. The first few were disasters. I started researching ebay to see if I could buy premade ones to fulfill this swap. But I persevered. I had a few days of subbing (babysitting) and brought them with me.
I actually got the hang of it. I was making them left, right and center. And, quite possibly, it saved many a middle schooler's life, because my hands were busy and they were transfixed by them).
In a few days i got them all done - and mailed them out.
But now I am addicted. I feel I must be making yo yos at all times. It keeps my hands busy, its quick and yes - its fun!
While surfing the net I found pictures of yo yo creations. The picture above is someone else's completed yo yo flag. I took myself to the store today and bought red, white and blue fabric. I am in an Americana patriotic swap and I want to make the yo yo flag for my swap partner.
I think I'll start now.
