Kid’s Craft—Easy Summer beaded necklace

Kids want to craft too. The little ones can create this necklace in no time.  Looking  for Girl Scout Swaps?  This is a perfect choice but don’t stop there because there are and lazy summer days ahead and when they ask for something to do…you will be ready.  Just a few supplies make this craft not only easy but inexpensive as well.

For each necklace you will need:

Small amount of star print duct tape (you can use it from leftover projects)

30 inches of multi color rattail ribbon

6 large hole plastic star beads

2 plastic drinking straws

1 Large plastic animal bead (I used a dolphin)

1.     Work down the length of the straw wrapping around the duct tape to cover.  When the straw is completely covered use the ruler to measure ¼” and ½” increments and cut into bead pieces.  Cut (6) ½” pieces and (6) ¼” pieces.

2.     Cut a piece of multi color rattail ribbon to 30”.

3.     String the large animal bead first.  This is your center.  String a ½’ straw bead on each side of the center bead.  String a star bead on each side.  String a ¼” straw bead on each side and then a star bead. Repeat pattern on each side until you have used up all y our beads.  You will have three ½” straw beads, three ¼” straw beads and six star beads on each side. (see photo) Tie a knot in the cord.

Note:  The necklace is designed to leave the upper half un-beaded to show the multi color cording.  If you would like a necklace that is beaded the entire length of the cord simply continue adding beads as before.  You will need more beads, however,  if you elect to do this.