Last year we made a necklace with a plastic bug for Halloween and this year we wanted to use bugs to make these simple napkin ties! (The kids were eager to use the hammer!)
Materials
- Plastic bugs
- Nail, hammer, block of wood, safety googles
- Twine, cord etc.
- Scissors
- Napkins
Directions
- Set your bug onto a wooden block.
- Position your nail where you would like your hole. (You will need one on each side of the bug.) Carefully hammer your nail making a hole and repeat on the other side of the bug, making sure you wear your safety glasses and work with an adult.
- Cut your cord to a manageable length and thread it through the hole that you made. (If you are finding this tricky, thread it through a needle first and then go through the hole.)
- Tie a knot at the back of the bug and trim off any excess.
- Repeat with the other side of the bug.
- Once your bug has ties on either side wrap it around your napkin (so the bug is at the front) and then tie a bow with the pieces at the back. Cut off an excess.
- Repeat for as many napkins as you like and then add them to your table for a bit of Halloween fun!
Want some more buggy fun? Check out this idea!
http://make-it-your-own.com/halloween-spooky-necklace/
Purpose
- Creating handmade items to celebrate holidays.
- Developing motor skills.
Safety Notes
- Use scissors and a hammer and nails with care and adult supervision. Be sure you wear your safety googles when working with tools.
- Cord, yarn etc. can be a strangulation hazard, therefore be sure to use with direct supervision and for its intended purpose.
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