Mod Podged yo-yos from a yo-yo.

I guess if I were to be describe by a toy, a yo-yo would be a good description.  I can be a bit of a fruitcake, but in a very good way, I promise.  I'm an Aquarius - you have to forgive me!  We have our heads in the clouds.  So the yo-yos.  When I spotted these at Michaels, I squealed.  Can I tell you that a large part of my childhood was spent practicing with my Duncan?  The funny thing is that I had more than one.  These were competition quality yo-yos, my friends.  My brothers and I had them and learned all sorts of tricks.  I could walk the dog, do the sleeper and more.

I even watched the Yo-Yo Man (on the Smothers Brothers).  And know I'm realizing that I'm an enormous dork, so I should probably move onto the tutorial before I embarrass myself further.  I blame my mom, since she's the one who bought us the yo-yos.  If you want to do the same to your children, then follow these instructions.

Gather These Supplies

Wood yo-yos - Creatology at Michaels. Yes, these actually work!
FolkArt Acrylic Paint - Ballet Pink and Blue Ink
FolkArt Extreme Glitter - Hologram and Royal Blue (the royal blue will be in stores in April!)
Mod Podge Gloss
Scrapbook paper - I used American Crafts Everyday and DCWV Animal Crackers
Pencil
Scissors
Paintbrush

As I've written this entry, I've become intrigued by yo-yo'ing again, and I might have to take it back up.

 I think I'm going into a "state of yo."  Peel the stickers off.

Trace the yo-yos onto your scrapbook paper.  I used two different scrapbook papers, as you saw.  Obviously you'll need two circles - so do it twice.

Cut the circles out carefully.  Set the paper aside.

Paint your yo-yos.  If your papers are thick enough, just paint the edges.  I didn't worry about painting down into where the string was.  Allow to dry.

Put a medium layer of Mod Podge down onto the yo-yo and spread out - put the paper down and smooth thoroughly.  Wipe away any Mod Podge that comes out the edges when you are spreading.  Allow to dry for 15 - 20 minutes and then repeat with the other side.

Coat the entire yo-yo with Mod Podge.  Allow to dry and then put on another coat.  Be careful not to get the Mod Podge down onto the string!  If you do, your yo-yo won't actually "yo."

I wanted a little "schwing" added to the outside rim of both yos, so I added FolkArt Extreme Glitter.  I added Royal Blue (which I have a "pre-release jar" of) to the Blue Ink and Hologram to the Ballet Pink.  I allowed to dry and gave two coats. 

I even went "wild and crazy" with the pink yo-yo - I did flowers one side and dots on the other.  I'm off to see if I can find my old Duncan . . .