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Homemade Chia Pet Day One:
Something should develop with these guys soon!
Added, 3/26/08: HELLO, lovelies who arrived here via The Crafty Crow... I never posted directions for these funny fellows:
Find an old nylon stocking.
Drop a scoop of grass seed in the toe.
Stuff a handful of mulch in next.
Tie it off tightly in a knot, so it can't shift around in there.
Paint on a face. Or draw one on with a Sharpie.
After the face is dry, place the chia pet (knot side down) in a little saucer of water.
Keep him wet and in the sunlight and the grass seed will sprout up through the stocking.
I apologize for not taking an after photo- part of what makes these guys so funny is the hair is very unpredictable. It can come in in some crazy patterns.
Have fun!
Comments
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Posted by: tracy | September 25, 2006 11:56 AM
Cool!! You must post directions on how to do one of these. I know my kids would love it.
Posted by: beki | September 25, 2006 12:21 PM
do-do-de-do-do
Posted by: capello | September 25, 2006 01:36 PM
Cute idea!! If it works, we may try it. :)
Posted by: Jennifer | September 25, 2006 01:46 PM
that looks like fun.
looking forward to what evolves.
Posted by: jessica | September 25, 2006 01:51 PM
how fun.
and now I can't get that song out of my head!
Posted by: estea | September 25, 2006 02:26 PM
great idea! i am anxious to see how they turn out...
Posted by: erin | September 25, 2006 03:36 PM
what a great idea!
Posted by: Mama Urchin | September 25, 2006 07:47 PM
Yes -- please send directions! My little gardener would love to grow a pet. Love your new banner, by the way. A gorgeous image of fall!
Posted by: meg | September 25, 2006 10:02 PM
I used to have a chia pet... A chia "head" actually -- kind of scary looking. These look much more friendly!
Posted by: amy h | September 25, 2006 11:15 PM
I love this. LOVE IT! Am making it very, very soon.
Posted by: maya | April 1, 2008 02:29 PM