Age Group: 3rd-5th grade
Total time: 30-45 minutes
Supplies
Empty ribbon spools (3.25 inches)
Paper straws
Card stock
Ribbon or twine
Wood beads
Hot-glue gun or craft glue
Directions
Make a hole on the bottom of the cardboard spool (this is where the paper-straw handle will go). Next, make a hole on both sides of the spool, right in the center (this is where the beads will be attached).
Slide the paper straw into the bottom opening.
Cut two six-inch-long pieces of ribbon (or twine). Tie a knot on one end of the ribbon and, using a hot-glue gun or craft glue, affix the ribbon to one of the side holes on the spool. Repeat steps for the other side.
Measure and cut 3.25-inch circles from card stock.
Decorate two card stock circles
Glue the decorated circles onto the ribbon spools.
Pick two beads each. Thread the beads through the ribbon/twine and tie a knot. Secure the bead in place with glue.