Even while Leah is fighting an ear infection and pink eye, we did have a bit of craft time today. She actually taught me how to make these. Apparently she picked up this particular craft skill in preschool.
First, gather up a bunch of red, green and white beads (the funky shape of these beads works well for this project).
Next, take a pipecleaner and cut it in half. Fold over one end slightly so the beads won’t fall off. Then follow this pattern. To make a wreath ornament, put on five green beads, then two red beads. Repeat until your pipecleaner is full, shape into a circle and attach yarn to hang on your tree.
To make the candy cane, just alternate between two red beads and two white beads.
Cute!
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Super cute ornaments. Sometimes we learn a lot from our kids. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
How sweet that Leah showed you how to make the ornaments! They’re very cute.
Sweet!
Poor Leah has been having a lot of problems health wise. I’m glad you guys still got to do something fun together. Tell her we hope she feels better.
Very sweet. How’s Leah doing?
How fun! Leah is crafty like her mama
How fun! Lil J often shows me how to make things too – last night she showed me how to make an envelope
I remember making these ornaments when I was in Brownies. Such fun!
Cute, yes — especially the part about Leah teaching Mommy how to make these!
Cute ornaments! And fun for Mommy and Leah to make together, too! I hope her pinkeye clears up quickly. I had that a long time ago and it’s nasty! I was so miserable.
Hey, I need your address… I thought I’d kept the envelope you sent me with the return address on it, but I can’t find it. Can you email it to me? Pretty please?
I think even Aunt Chris could make these. Don’t you? They come out so nice. What a pretty touch they will be to your tree.
i will amke things like that when christmas comes….