Even the snowiest of winter days looks cheerier with these
brightly colored charms hanging in the window. Your child can
draw geometric designs, her cat, herself -- whatever strikes
her fancy. They make great kids' room decorations and lovely
homemade gifts for moms and grandparents.
Be sure to check out our other great ideas for
Gifts
Kids Can Make.
| Prep Time: Afternoon or Evening | |
| What you need: | |
| 3-inch round lid
Shrinky Dink Frosted Ruff 'N Ready sheets Permanent markers Scissors Hole punch Monofilament or clear elastic beading cord Beads | |
| Seasons: Christmas, Year round | |
| Materials: markers, Shrinky Dink sheets | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | For each charm, trace the lid onto a sheet of Shrinky Dink. Then draw designs in the circles with the markers. |
| 2. | Cut out the charms, then punch a hole in the top and bottom of each. |
| 3. | Follow the package directions to bake the charms. |
| 4. | Cut a length of the monofilament (ours was 20 inches) and knot one end (this will be the bottom). Add 2 beads, then string the monofilament through the holes of a charm. Add another bead, then another charm, and so on, until all the charms have been strung. Add a final bead, then tie the end into a loop for hanging. |
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