Easy Beaded Bracelet 
by Julie Jones (a.k.a. creative genius)


For this project you will need:
- Large colorful plastic or wooden beads
- Ribbon
- Scissors

Step 1: Cut a piece of ribbon a few inches longer than the circumference of your wrist (or neck if you want to make a necklace).

Step 2: Fold the ribbon in half and tie a knot, so that the knot is now in the middle of the ribbon.

Step 3: String a bead onto the ribbon, so that it touches the knot.

Step 4: Tie another knot to hold the bead in place.

Step 5: String another bead and tie another knot.

Step 6: Continue doing this until you have the desired number of beads on the necklace or bracelet.

Step 7: Tie a bow at the end of the string of beads to finish off the bracelet or necklace.

This is a fun craft for kids and adults. I like the fact that when my daughter is doing it, she is having fun and working on her motor skills at the same time. It helps to dab a little bit of Fray Check onto the end of the ribbon to prevent it from fraying as you work. You can find Fray Check at Wal-Mart or any sewing store.

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