It's not everyday that I can think of a pretty inexpensive craft that my kids can help with; usually inexpensive stuff equals not toddler friendly. But this, this is different. As I was flipping through the latest issue of
Better Homes and Gardens (don't knock it, that magazine is cheap and has some good ideas in it), I spotted this garland; it may not be the prettiest, but it sure looked easy. I tried to find a link to the actual garland that was pictured, but gave up after searching various things, so if you click on the link, it's just gonna take to the plain old main page, feel free to 'search it up'!
Here's all that you will need to make a pretty spectacular, easy, keepsake Christmas garland.
Paper Straws (I got mine in the dollar bin at Target a while ago)
String of any kind
Scissors
Wooden beads
Approximate cost (if everything is bought new)- $10.
Difficulty Level- Easy
Start by laying everything out and then telling your kids not to touch anything so that you can snap a picture for your blog, that will go over well:
Next cut each straw into small pieces, I cut each of my straws into thirds.
Then I approximated how much string I would need to fill, knotted one end and let the kids go to town; alternating between a bead and a green and red straw. Of course, I had to assist to the point that they could actually help, which really means pulling the string though the bead or straw. That lasted for a few minutes, evenutally they both decided that they'd had enough and quit half way through, but it was fun while it lasted.
Once you reach the end of the string, and may or may not still have kids helping, tie off the other end and snap another picture, 'cause look at y'all, you just made something pretty awesome.
Hang it up.
