I adore making jewelry with kids.
Particularly because I get to make jewelry for myself, too! My daughter is obsessed with making jewelry, so we’ve tried lots of different methods. When I saw fabric tape at the craft store, I knew that I could make some adorable, cheap DIY beads for her!
I can’t believe how quickly we made these DIY fabric beads. My daughter loved practicing her scissor skills to make these beads!
Materials for Making Jewelry
- Fabric Tape
- Straws
- Scissors
How to Make Fabric Beads
- Cut a strip of fabric tape to match the length of your straw
- Peel back the tape and place the straw on the longest edge of the tape
- Roll the straw on the tape so that it gets covered in fabric
- Cut the straw to make beads
Note: The width of my tape left a little straw showing. It didn’t both me, but be sure to get wide enough tape if it would bother you!!
My daughter and I chatted while we were making jewelry together, so I don’t have any pictures of us making these bracelets. Activities like these have become such precious time for us to connect.
If you want to make a bracelet or necklace like we did, all you need is some thin thread. We received our thread for free from Craft Project Ideas. I just love all of the colors that come with their friendship thread.
Note: I don’t make money from you clicking those links above, but I do receive a free box of craft supplies. Regardless, I adore their company. They have the nicest people representing them and that matters!!
My daughter wanted to hold my hand while we showed off our matching bracelets. She said, “I want to take a picture with my Mommy, please!” And, let me tell you, I’ll cherish that forever!!
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So cute Katie! I never would have thought of fabric tape! Brilliant!
And I love that hand holding photo. Seriously frame that. Too cute <3
I thought this would be perfect for you daycare, Lisette!! So easy and kids can really grow into this craft. And, I’m definitely framing it alongside the quote 😉
I thought this would be perfect for your family daycare, Lisette!! So easy and kids can really grow into this craft. And, I’m definitely framing the photo alongside the quote 😉
What a clever way to make beads. I’ll have to try these with my kiddos sometime. Thanks for sharing!
Just adorable and so clever. Thank you for sharing. Pinned.
These are super colorful. My daughter loves making jewelry and I think my 4 yr. old son would enjoy helping make these fabric beads as well. I’m featuring you as one of my top picks for Thoughtful Spot Blog Hop!
Aww! I love the photo!
And this is a great idea. Very creative.
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Very clever! Featuring this at the After School Blog Hop tomorrow 🙂
Such a fun idea! Great way to get little ones interested in practicing scissors skills too! Sharing with our Facebook followers! 🙂
Aww such a sweet worded post ;D We’ll try this tonite & hopefully we will be busy in coversation too 😉 Best Part!!