Bendy Straw Beaded Jewelry

Mia and I were working on some umbrella crafts today using bendy straws for the handles. We had some parts of plastic straw left over, and I decided that we could cut them into smaller sections and use them to make simple beaded jewelry. We ended up with enough to make a necklace and bracelet for Mia. They remind me of colorful macaroni jewelry.

Materials:

• plastic drinking straws
• scissors
• elastic cord (or string, yarn, etc.)

Directions:

1. Cut plastic straws into small sections about 1/4" to 3/4" long.
2. Decide on how long you want your necklace or bracelet to be and cut a length of cord (or string or yarn or whatever you are using.)
3. Tie a knot at one end of the cord making sure it's large enough to prevent beads from sliding off.
4. Add beads as desired.
5. Tie a knot at the other end and wear your necklace or bracelet or give it as a gift.