Looking for a simple, colorful craft that connects kids with nature and creativity? The God’s Eye craft (also known as Ojo de Dios) is a classic project made with just yarn and sticks—and it’s perfect for kids of all ages! Whether you’re crafting at home, in a classroom, or around a campfire, this fun weaving activity builds fine motor skills and encourages artistic expression. Plus, it’s easy to customize with different colors and textures.

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How to Make a God’s Eye Craft

The God’s Eye craft is a simple weaving project made by wrapping yarn around two sticks in a crisscross pattern. It’s an easy and fun way for kids to practice fine motor skills while creating something colorful and meaningful. Follow these steps to get started!

Materials Needed:

  • Scissors

  • Optional: natural decorations like leaves, feathers, flowers, or small pinecones

  • Optional: glue or hot glue gun (with adult help) for attaching natural items

Instructions:

God’s Eye (Ojo de Dios) Weaving Pattern

  1. Form a cross with the sticks.
    Lay the sticks in a cross shape (like a plus sign). Use a piece of yarn to tightly wrap and secure them at the center by looping the yarn around both sticks several times in an X pattern.

  2. Start wrapping.
    Choose a yarn color and begin wrapping it around the sticks in a pattern: over one stick, around the back, and onto the next stick, repeating the pattern in a circular motion.

  3. Switch colors (optional).
    When you want to switch colors, tie a new yarn color onto the end of the old one and keep going.

  4. Finish the end.
    When you’ve reached the desired size, tie off the yarn on the back side and trim any excess.

  5. Add nature elements (optional).
    You can glue or tie small natural items like feathers, leaves, or flowers onto the ends of the sticks or into the weaving.

Where to Make the God’s Eye Nature Craft

The God’s Eye craft is easy to do just about anywhere, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor activities. Whether you’re at home or working with a group, all you need is some yarn, a few sticks, and a little creativity. Here are some great places to make the God’s Eye craft:

  • At home during craft time or a quiet afternoon

  • In the classroom as part of an art or cultural lesson

  • At summer camp or VBS as a hands-on activity

  • During a nature walk or outdoor playtime (gather sticks as you go!)

  • At a library or community center craft hour

  • In a homeschool setting tied to lessons on color, pattern, or tradition

Fun Nature Craft

The God’s Eye craft is a wonderful way to combine creativity with natural materials, and kids love seeing their designs come to life as they weave. With just yarn, sticks, and a little imagination, this simple project becomes a meaningful keepsake—or a fun decoration for any season. Try it on a nature walk, during a quiet afternoon, or as part of a themed lesson. However you make it, it’s sure to be a memorable and hands-on experience for kids!