Mommies Magazine

A Necklace for Mom

Posted on 29. Apr, 2006 by Toni Kelley in Your Home

A Necklace for Mom

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and what a wonderful way to let her know how much you love and appreciate her then with a beautiful handmade necklace created by you.

Supplies

Yarn or Ribbon

Tubular shaped uncooked macaroni

Scissors

Optional (for colored macaroni, use rubbing alcohol, food coloring, plastic baggies, and paper towel)

Beads or Gems (optional)

Directions

If you wish to color your macaroni, first get a parent to help you. Then, mix 2-3 tablespoons of the rubbing alcohol with a few drops of the food coloring in a plastic baggie. Use separate baggies for each color. Drop your macaroni inside; making sure the color mixture fully saturates the macaroni. After coloring is complete, place macaroni on paper towel, and allow it to dry.

The next step is to cut a piece of yarn or ribbon into enough length to make a necklace. Next, wrap some clear tape around the end to make it easier to string the macaroni or beads. Use your imagination to create different color, bead, or sizing patterns. After you have strung your macaroni or beads, make sure to leave enough room to tie it together at the end. Voila! There you have a beautiful necklace made by you just for mom.

This project has many creative possibilities. You can even color a picture, or use your photo and glue it to a piece of construction paper to personalize your necklace. Another great idea is to decorate and create a nice gift bag out of a paper lunch sack or a gift box out of a shoe box, cereal box etc. The possibilities are endless, and the memories will last a lifetime.