Do you have bored kids and need an idea to keep them busy?
Here is one that I do with my kids every year.
Ok first you need some beads. I buy these beads in bulk when the bead show comes to town but I am sure you can find something similar at Michael’s or JoAnn’s.
Then you need some of these (willing or sometimes not so willing kiddos)
Please ignore my crappy low light pictures- I was too lazy to change the settings and stuck my camera on auto.
Ok next you need a board and some nails. I used cookie cutters to draw the shapes I wanted- I started with a tree and a star, but now I only do stars. I made Andy do this part for me as he is more accurate with where the nails should go.
Gets some craft wire- I like to use different colors to match the beads- but you can just use silver if that’s all you can find.
Once you get the beads on the wires, bend them around the shapes- this is tricky and they often come out kind of wonky- but thats ok.
Tie a ribbon through the top and there you go!
I like to have them hang them in the front window
willing or not . . . we are definitely doing this! thanks for sharing!
Great craft. I have always loved doing crafts with my three girls and over the years we have done many! These are really cute and I think my college age girls would enjoy making them. Maybe we will give it a try. And by the way, I even love your “crappy low light” pictures!
We would LOVE some of these (okay, lots of these!) for Christmas … hint, hint.
Oh, I like these a lot. We might have to try it this weekend.
These are fantastic. AND I have all the supplies! We will definetly be making them. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
hi elisa!
hope your thanksgiving was wonderful!
we make these but we made them in letter shapes. so pretty!
the stars would probably be much easier.
Beautiful! I need to make some of those. Now I wonder where I can find a snowy window to go with them (looking around in my San Diego home)!
Love the simplicity – so pretty!
Made these the other day with my son. So fun and turned out great! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Holidays to you and your family!