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Lanyards for Kids

What are lanyards? Have you seen a football coach who has his whistle around the neck? What is the whistle attached to? That's a lanyard; a rope or cord that helps tie ID cards, house/car keys, stopwatches, or any other important cards. No matter what you require these lanyards for Coach Outlet, it doesn't mean they need to be plain and boring. Make attractive lanyards with kids, who are genetically predisposed to losing items (my niece can't seem to keep her keys in place). If you have similar issues to worry about coach factory store, why not reserve a day for a wonderful art and crafts project and make creative, yet cheap lanyards for children to work on?

Different Lanyard Crafts

Besides using the plastic strings, there are other materials like polyester, woven, tubular, and nylon that can be used to customize your lanyard designs. Learn how to make lanyards with various materials Coach Factory Outlet Online, colors http://coachfactorystore-bag.weebly.com/, and designs. Whether you wish to make key chains or wall hangings, we have all the necessary steps for you to follow.

Lanyard Key Chain
This lanyard key chain looks really gorgeous because it has colorful beads in them. So gather all the items you need to finish the key chain and let's begin.

Items Required
Colorful beads
A lanyard hook
Magnetic clasp
Colorful crimp beads
Crimp bead wires
Key ring
Beading pliers
Crimp bead cover Directions

First of all, cut two wires of the same length. These wires are tied securely to the key ring. Make sure the wires are properly tied into a knot and are not free. In order to secure this knot, insert a crimp bead in both the wires. With the beading pliers, bring that bead as close to the key ring as possible and then tie another knot to secure. Next coach outlet online, secure this crimp bead with the crimp bead cover. Now we will think of the pattern for the key chain. There are various kinds of lanyard knots such as single, double, and triple-loop knots, cow hitch, pile hitch, and many more.

After each knot, you need to insert one or more beads into the wires. Just make sure to place them one at a time. When you reach the end, similar to the top, again place a crimp bead and tie the wires with a knot. Place the magnetic clasp now. Use the beading pliers to tie the knot, as well as the clasp. Cut the extra wire remaining close to the knot, and your beaded lanyard key chain is ready.

Lanyard Wall Hanging
This is a great wall hanging which you can make with only 3 items and decorate your living room or bedroom. Bring vibrant colors to your home with these colorful wall hangings.

Items Required
Pair of chopsticks or pencils
Colorful yarn
Scissors Directions

Take one chopstick or pencil to tie the yarn (1st color) in the center; tie a simple, secured knot. Hold the 1st chopstick horizontally and place the 2nd chopstick on top of the 1st one vertically. The shape should look like a cross or +. Wrap the yarn few times over both chopsticks in the X pattern. Now take the same 1st yarn color and start twisting it around both chopsticks in the shape of a diamond. Just make sure to wrap it around each chopstick. This will make sure that the shape of your wall hanging is intact. Continue with the 1st color to make at least 5 - 8 lines around the chopsticks.

Now we will change the color. To do so, cut the 1st color and tie the ends of both yarns. Follow the same diamond shape with the 2nd color as well. Keep changing the colors of the yarn and make the wall hanging as big and as colorful as you like. When you wish to finish, cut the last yarn when it reaches to a side where you wish to hang it from. Wrap the yarn around couple of times and tie into a knot. Hang your wall hanging in your room.

You can also read and find other patterns for making lanyards for kids. The main point of these decorative ideas is to keep kids busy and learn something new. Have tons of fun! http://coachoutlet.altervista.org/ :
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