Mother’s Day is just around the corner! The next time you do arts and crafts with the kids you are babysitting, why not have the kids make a craft that they can give to their mom on Mother’s Day. This craft idea is a keychain that spells my mom is the best and is provided by Kaboose.com.
What you’ll need:
- Alphabet beads to spell “MY MOMS THE BEST”
- Colorful beads to fill in gaps (approximately 30-40)
- Colorful charm
- Keychain ring
- 24″ stretchy jewelry cord, cut into two equal pieces
How to make it:
- Line up the two pieces of jewelry cord side by side, then gather one end together and tie in a triple knot to the keychain ring.
- Thread 4-5 colorful beads onto one side of the jewelry cord.
- Thread on the letters T H and E, be sure they are facing the correct direction.
- Follow with 4-5 more colorful beads.
- Add the letters B, E, S and T.
- Add 4-5 more beads.
- Carefully set the finished cord aside, taping the end of the cord to the table will keep the beads from falling off.
- On the other string, add 3-4 colorful beads, then the letters M and Y.
- Next add 3-4 more colorful beads, and then the letters M, O, M and S.
- Add 5-6 more colorful beads.
- Lay the two strings along side each other and add beads to the shortest side to get them even.
- Holding the two ends of the jewelry cord as close to the last beads as possible, thread one last colorful bead onto BOTH strings. Run the string through the bead again by looping it through the top and pulling it tight.
- Tie the charm to the end of the string, knot it several times and trim ends. Don’t trim it too close!
Tips:
- For younger children you can use pony beads and larger alphabet beads as well as hemp or thicker jewelry cord.
- If you like, instead of the phrase, make up your own phrase or use your mom’s first name.
- This keychain also makes a lovely addition to mom’s work desk hanging on a pushpin!
The next time you babysit, bring the craft materials with you and have the kids take sometime to make something nice for their mother this Mother’s Day.
