Design your own paper bead necklace using colorful paper scraps and yarn. Make extra beads to keep on hand for at the ready crafting, or even turn them into a fun garland. A great activity for developing fine motor skills.
Materials:
- colorful card stock paper
- scissors
- chunky knitting needle or dowel
- paintbrush
- Mod Podge
- yarn
Instructions
- Cut your card stock into several narrow triangle strips.
- Starting with the wider end of the strip, roll the paper onto your knitting needle.
- Cover the paper with a thin coat of Mod Podge.
- Slip your bead off the needle and let dry. Repeat and make as many beads as you like.
- Cut a piece of yarn and slide the dry beads on to make your necklace.
- Tie the yarn and enjoy your paper bead necklace!
SOURCE:http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/paper-bead-necklace/