Easy pony bead patterns how to#

Violet, who is only 2, strung a necklace onto pipe cleaners. I just let them string regular necklaces while we worked on our crosses. Lydia is 6, and she beaded several crosses all by herself, but my other kids were too young. I had several people ask me at the IHM Conference… how do I craft with so many little kids at once? Well, whenever I’m crafting, all my kids do the craft to the best of their ability. If you don’t want a necklace, use them as a zipper pull, make it into a key chain, or just tie it up as a decoration somewhere. Lydia wanted to string more beads on hers and make it into a necklace. To tie the knot, wrap both sides of your string around your fingers and put both ends through. Tie a knot at the top of the beads to hold the cross in place. Take your top bead and lace both ends of the string through it. Join now for instant access to January's 150+ pages of printables and resources!

One side of the string goes through one bead, and the other side of your string through the other bead. Now string on your 3 beads that are stuck together.

Push your second bead all the way down to the first one you strung on. Take your second bead, and lace both sides of your string through it. Now you’re ready to bead your cross! Start with the bottom bead and slide it to the middle of the string. This is easier for them to handle than the whole roll.Īttach another bead to the other side. 🙂 You can tear the strip of glue dots to give each child a piece with just 2 glue dots on it. Place one bead on each side of your middle bead and give it a firm push to attach it. When you pull the bead off, the glue dot will be stuck to the bead. The easy way to use the glue dots is to stick the bead directly on the roll like this: You can peel the glue dots off like a sticker and place it on the bead, but I’ll clue you in on a trick. They come on a roll and you can get them at any craft store. They’re kind of like gooey stickers that instantly stick things together. However, if you use glue dots, the kids can do this all by themselves, and the beads attach instantly! Here’s how the 3 beads need to be glued together:Īre you familiar with glue dots? If not, they’re a supply that needs to be added to your cabinet. This is where those glue dots come in handy! You can use regular glue to attach the beads, but I would suggest doing it ahead of time so it’s already dry before you begin. If you just want to make a key chain or a zipper pull, you can use a much shorter piece of string.īefore you start stringing, you’ll need to attach 3 beads together for the cross part. If you want to make a necklace, you’ll need a long string. Start by laying out 6 beads and deciding what colors you want to use, and cut yourself a piece of string. This is the secret trick- these make this craft super easy!!!) Mini Glue Dots (You want to use the small 5mm ones.Looking for another cross-craft for kids? Check out my printable happy crosses! Such a fun and easy craft for kids of all ages- print, color, cut, and staple for easy standing!

Easy pony bead patterns how to#

(I recommend this craft for 6-year-olds and older.) You can find all of my cross crafts for kids here, but today I’m going to show you step-by-step how to bead a cross with kids! I have a little trick that makes these especially easy for kids to make. These beaded crosses are a great craft for kids! This classic Christian craft is fun anytime- Vacation bible school (VBS), CCD, Sunday school, or at home.