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wooden bead key chain

Wooden bead key chain We can NEVER find our keys - they seem to be in the least likely place/pocket/bag/purse when they DO turn up, so having a bit keychain attached seems to help us find them easier - so if this key chain is a pretty one even better!…

10 Wooden Bead Crafts

10 Wooden Bead Crafts If you have a box of craft supplies, chances are you have some wooden beads lurking in there! Wooden beads are a really versatile craft item, they can be used for so many fun and clever creations! We’ve pulled together 10 of our favourite Wooden Bead…

Finger Knitting Necklace

Finger Knitting Necklace So you have FINALLY given Finger Knitting a go (a great FINGER KNITTING video here) and are now wondering what to make from all your fabulous finger knitting... A Finger Knitting Necklace The kids are furiously creating more and more and more finger knitted "things" and you…

How to make a Wooden Bead Bracelet

How to make a Wooden Bead Bracelet Oh you know we rather like a wooden bead here at Fun Crafts Kids - and really rather enjoy how many things you can do with them - from mirror frames to bracelets - wooden beads are a great treat to keep in…

Wooden Bead Mirror Frame

Wooden Bead Mirror Frame BEADS! Oh we love wooden beads, they are so lovely to touch, and to work with... so when we saw this stunning upcycle of an old mirror - we were enchanted! Once you get yourself a bag of wooden beads (try to find the recycled wooden…

Winter Tree Craft – Yarn Wrapped Sticks

Leaving the twinkliness and business of Christmas behind, we move forward into clean, sharp and fresh whites for the New Year. This Yarn Wrapped Winter Tree is just the loveliest little Winter craft for kids. I particularly like the addition of the silver beads (you could use bells too?). A…

Wooden Bead Doll Necklace

A cute and simple make for Monday morning - bead dollies! Aren't they adorable? They would look lovely as Zipper Pulls, Purse Charms, or even necklaces. I particularly love the cute "hair buns", incorporating the beads into the design of the dolly. I know my daughter will adore these and…

Glam Pasta Shell Necklaces with a Twist

Now we all know that pasta shell necklaces are a STAPLE of childhood, don't we? I mean, what child hasn't created necklaces using this quirky little craft material? If not at home then at preschool. I really LOVE this take on pasta shell necklace - really stepping up the craftiness…

Easy Pipecleaner People

Love the combination of pipe cleaners, beads and straws to make these super colourful and fun Pipe Cleaner People. Aren't they simply the cutest? They are great for playing with and creating all sorts of acrobats. Just twist and bend and put them into position. One idea, so…

Perler Bead Purse or Pencil Case

We are always keeping our eye out for new and funky ideas of what to make with Hama Beads or Perler Beads as they are known in some parts of the world. Though the kids can spend ages making shape after shape after shape of Hama Bead templates, we love…