kids clay charm christmas bracelet

First create your charms from clay. For the tree charm, pinch off a small amount of Kelly green and lime green clay and roll each into a snake shape. Lay the snake shapes next to each other and twist together like a pretzel. Continue to roll until you have a marbled smooth snake shape again.

Roll one end to create a loop.
TIP: Use a toothpick to help create a small loop at the top of your tree.

Now, zigzag the clay into a small, tight tree shape.

Roll tiny balls with red, orange, blue and yellow and place on your tree to simulate lights. Set aside to dry.

For the gingerbread house, shape some brown clay into a cube shape. Pinch the top and use your fingers to smooth out a roof.
TIP: If time allows, let your gingerbread house set until dry before decorating.

Flatten a small piece of white clay and lay over the roof for snow. Be sure to smooth some white clay around the front of the house.

Use small amounts of clay to create a door and a door knob. Attach to the front of your house.

Shape tiny balls of clay and then pinch the top so they look like little morsel candies. Place on the roof, within the clay snow.

Use a toothpick to carefully pierce a hole in the middle of the roof's peak to add a jump ring after it dries. Set aside to let dry.

ADULT: Use pliers to attach jump rings through the loop at the top of the zigzag Christmas tree and through the hole pierced in the rooftop of your gingerbread house.

Measure and cut 9" [3.5 cm] of stretchy cord for each bracelet.

Thread beads and charms onto the stretchy cord.
TIP: Run the cord through the jump rings attached to the charms when adding to your bracelet(s).

Tie the ends in a surgeon's knot, which is just an extra twist before pulling the strands tight.

Tuck the ends inside the beads nearest to the knots and add a dab of glue to the knot. Let dry.

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