Craft Stick Bracelets

A great kids craft idea from molly moo, craft stick bracelets! I saw this on pinterest, and tried
it myself. Note: you need the larger craft sticks..which are wider and a little longer than
regular popsicle sticks.

Take the craft sticks and put some in a bowl. Pour boiling hot water over them, and
let them stand in the water at least 10 minutes. Take one craft stick out of the water,
and gently bend it, starting at the end. Keep bending the stick until it forms an arch.
Place inside a glass or can to dry. Repeat this step for each soaked craft stick.
Once you have all the sticks placed in the glass or container, allow to dry overnight.

Paint the bracelets in geometric patterns, cover with printed duct tape,
or wrap with embroidery thread. You may poke tiny holes in the ends
of each bracelet, and run an embroidery thread through it, tie of the end, add
beads, for a decorative tie.

For photos of the finished bracelets, go to mollymoo.ie or
http://www.jewelrymaking247.com/craft-stick-bracelets/ or
my favorite place Pinterest, and type in "craft stick bracelets" for a series of photo ideas.

For everyday craft inspiration, try Easy Crafts on a Budget for Kids 4 to 104
Fuego Phoenix. Buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Crafts-Budget-Kids-Volume/dp/0615640826