This paper beaded necklace would be great if you want to have the girls assign a color to represent different goals or characteristics they’re trying to work on. It would also work at girls camp if the YCLs wanted to give out (or let all the girls make) beads for accomplishing certain good things.
Directions below….
Materials:
Collect scrapbook leftovers, magazines, colored paper strips, etc. The paper scraps don’t need to be very big–just a 1/2″ to 1″ tall by a few inches long (for small beads) or up to 8 inches long (for bigger beads).
Directions:
1. Cut the paper scraps to the shape and size desired. For beads that are fatter in the middle than at the sides, like the ones below, cut the paper in a long triangle shape (like a croissant before it’s rolled).
2. Spread glue mixture (one part glue to two parts water) or Mod Podge over the pointy end of the triangle, then roll the paper up around a toothpick, bamboo skewer or other “spacer”. The glue on the end of the triangle will help the bead stay rolled.
3. Finish the bead with another coating of glue/Mod Podge and remove your spacer (toothpick or whatever you chose to use). Let dry.
4. Once dry, string your bead onto the necklace material you want (fishing wire, boondoggles, elastic necklace material, yarn, upholstery thread, or whatever you dream up).
Viola! Necklaces for the young women! They would enjoy making this and you could play theme-centered music in the background. You could make this a two-part activity and string the beads another week, so the drying time doesn’t mess you up. Have fun!
ChurchofJesusChristYoungWomen.com
