This project is one that my Grandma O. was making more than 20 years ago. Not sure where she found it, but I see you can now buy kits to make these. I prefer to buy everything separately as this is an inexpensive project that the kids enjoy, and will keep them busy for a while. Once the kids are done with these ornaments they will want to make more. All supplies can be purchased at Micheal's, Jo Ann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby or your local craft store.
Candy Cane Supply List
1 Package of White Chenille Pipe Cleaners
Tri Beads- WHITE
Tri Beads- Red or Green
1. Cut the pipe cleaners in half.
2. Place 3 colored beads on the pipe and bend one end of the pipe wire over a bead to prevent them from falling off. Next place 3 white beads on the pipe and move all of the bead to the end. Continue with 3 colored and then 3 white until the pipe is full. Leave a little pipe to bend over a bead at the other end as well.
3. Bend one end over your finger to shape it into a candy cane.
Icicle Supply List
Silver Chenille Pipe Cleaners-1 Package
Paddle Wheel Large Beads (or sunburst) -Clear
Tri Beads Clear
Facet Crystal Beads 8mm-Clear
Facet Crystal Beads 6mm-Clear
Rondelle Crystal Beads-Clear
For this ornament, we will work from the bottom up. Starting with the Rondelle beads.
1. Place 7 Rondelle beads on the silver pipe cleaner. Bend the very end of the pipe over the last bead to keep them from falling off.
2. Next place 5 of the 6mm crystal Facet beads on the pipe cleaner and push down to the other beads.
3. Place 3 of the 8mm crystal Facet beads on the pipe cleaner.
4. Place 3 Tri beads on the pipe cleaner.
5. And lastly, depending on how much of the pipe cleaner you have left, place 3-4 large Paddle Wheel beads on the pipe cleaner. Making sure to have enough of the silver pipe cleaner showing to bend over your finger for hanging on the tree.
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