Below you will find many Ideas for Cord Arts & Crafts Projects & Activities with Cords for Children, Teens, and Preschoolers.
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Angel
gift Wrap Craft for Kids - - The way you present a gift is almost as
important as the gift itself. You can make a simple box of chocolates
for example, look like an expensive and elegant gift just by wrapping
it in gold colored paper and adding golden touches. It is almost as
if the wrapping becomes a gift as well. One of the things that this arts project is made with is cords.
Angel
Ornament Arts and Crafts Activity - -
A quick and easy Angel Ornament that is made with cords craft that can adorn your Christmas
tree year after year.
Animal
Bead Necklaces to Make - -
This animal bead necklace that is made with beads and cords is fun to make.
Arrowhead
Necklace Making Instructions - - Use
actual stone arrowheads to make a Native American necklace out of cords, beads, etc.
Art-Supply
Box Making Activity for Children - - It's
easy to stay organized with this tidy little supply box with Cord as the handle.
Baby
Handprint Crafts with Cords - -
This handprint plaque can be made at any time of year, but it is
special to make one for your child at Christmas so it can be
displayed at this wonderful time each year.
Back
Pack Octopus Made with Cords - -
Follow these instructions to make a back pack octopus.
Beadalon
and Suede Necklace Craft for Kids - -
Use craft wire and a turquoise pendant to create this unique and
stylish suede necklace.
Beaded
Bell Ornament - -
This entire beaded bell ornament is made out of seed beads, wire, and
a little ribbon and a few jingle bells. It takes some patience to
thread all the seed beads on, but kids love to do this part. Then, an
adult can help for the later steps. This delicate ornament adds a lot
of sparkle to the tree.
Beaded
Book Thong - -
Use leftover charms and beads to create a beautiful beaded bookmark,
perfect for the graduate headed to college or your bookworm friend.
These can also be hung from the rear-view window. This homemade gift
is so quick and easy!
Beaded
Halloween Card - -
Create a fun and festive Halloween card for a loved one or use this
project to make invitations to a Halloween party. It's easy and the
sequin embellishments really brighten up the card.
Book
Club Calendar - -
Keep track of your book club meetings or the books you are reading
with this cute library-pocket organizer!
Bottle-cap
Tambourines - -
Make and shake these tambourines that are popular in Brazil and
Africa.
Braided
Bead and Hemp Anklet - -
Anklets are a nice body embellishment for teenagers who enjoy wearing
sandals. This beaded hemp anklet is easy to make and budget friendly.
Braided Friendship
Bracelets - Here
is another bracelet you can make for your friends. What do you admire
most about your friend? Is he/she generous? ... loyal ....kind? Make
this special gift to let them know how you feel by choosing your
colors from the list below.
Butterfly
Bracelet - - A
lavender pony bead with a black heart pony bead on each side forms
the butterfly.
Button
Leis - - String
up some giant buttons and pony beads to make an irresistible necklace
with your littlest crafters.
Camp
Name Necklaces - - Easy
to make from precut pieces of wood rescued from the scrap pile.
Candy
Cane Decoration - - All
you need is 3 pipe cleaners and a piece of ribbon to make these cute
Christmas tree decorations - and they should last longer than real
candy canes!
Candy
Holder Necklace - - This
clever candy holder is made from a plastic beanie tag protector.
Chef,
Nurse, Paper Boy, Mom Ornaments - -
Chef's apron and toque top this saucepan-toting gourmet. Dressed in a
white nurse's cap and carrying a thermometer, the nurse ornament
makes a great gift. Extra, extra, read all about this ornament for
your favorite paper boy (or girl!). Celebrate motherhood with
keepsake ornament; "mom" carries a swaddled baby. Everyone
treasures the thought behind homemade ornaments. In an afternoon, you
can make several of these little cuties for friends and special
helpers in your life.
Christmas
Carol Ornament - -
Use Christmas carol sheet music to create a lovely ball ornament
perfect for music lovers. These ornaments will encourage friends and
family to burst into song!
Christmas
Tree Ornament - -
This preschool ornament craft is made using craft sticks, and any
child can put together by themselves. Since craft sticks, glue,
and sequins can be bought in multi-packs these ornaments are very
inexpensive and very simple to put together. The children will have a
lot of fun decorating them!
Clay
Pendant - - Make
this attractive clay pendant by following the following instructions.
Clip
Art - -
A drying rack and an organizer in one, this vertical clothesline
brings instant order to even the tiniest entryway.
Clothespin
Reindeer Pin - - This adorable
little reindeer pin will delight crafters of all ages and is cute to
swap with best friends.
Decorative
Soaps - -
Pamper Mom with these easy-to-make Decorative Soaps. A great gift for
kids to make for Christmas, Mother's Day, Hanukkah or just 'cause.
Denim
Bible Cover - -
Teens and preteens will especially love this hip denim cover to carry
their Bible. With almost no sewing involved, anyone can make this fun
craft.
Disco
Fever - - Give
your jewellery box a retro makeover with this fun selection of FIMO
pendants.
Diya
Mobile - -
This simple diya mobile will look pretty hung in the entrance or
window during the Diwali Festival of Lights. Use bright colours and
different textures so that your mobile really catches the light!
Easy
Bead Jewelry - -
With this jewelry-making project, kids can make bead necklaces and
redesign them daily.
Easy
Braided Cord Bookmark - -
This braided cord bookmark is made with a Halloween theme. Once your
teens know how to braid, it is a very simple project. Or you can make
one up to go with a spooky book gift for teens.
Elf
Shoes - - These
elf shoes are fun to sew and oh so pretty! You could put them out on
display or use them as a container for a small gift.
Embellished
Shell Pendant - -
This is an easy, elegant pendant. Perfect to wear this Holiday season
or as a gift for someone special!
Faith
Bracelet - - Learn to make this faith bracelet by following these simple
instructions.
Faux
Turquoise Jewelry - -
Get the look of turquoise jewelry for a fraction of the price.
Creating your own jewelry is a great feeling, giving it as a gift is
even better.
Fire
and Ice - -
Play with the elements when you create this one-of-a-kind jewelry
set.
Gingerbread
Man Necklace - - Here's
a great classroom project for little crafters.
Gluey
Necklace - - Learn to make this gluey necklace from items such as buttons,
sequins, coins, lace, seeds and beans.
Grape
Cluster Ornament - -
This grape cluster ornament is made out of glass stone marbles, and
it looks beautiful for any time of year. It makes a perfect Christmas
gift for a wine lover, or it would look beautiful hanging by a
window. Glass stone marbles are sold in craft stores and discount
stores. They can usually be found by the floral supplies since they
are used to fill vases. The tag shown here is made from shrink film,
and can be changed to say whatever you like. You can personalize it
anyway you wish!
Greek
Leather Lariat - -
You will be the talk of the town with this fashionable design. Use
Jadeite and Chinese character bone beads to make this hip necklace.
Handmade
Pendant - - If
you like jewelry, try making an artful papier-mâché
pendant.
Hanging
Leaves Garland - - This
Hanging Leaves Garland makes a really super display for Harvest
Festival, Autumn or Thanksgiving, and offers the benefit of the fun
of leaf collecting and rubbing too!
Hard-Wear
Jewelry - -
Who'd have guessed that discovering the nuts and bolts of jewelry
making could begin with a trip to the hardware store?
Heart
and Leather Necklace - -
Create this unique heart necklace for yourself or a special someone.
Heart
Box Necklace - -
This red heart, box necklace made with your choice of paper would
complete a Valentine's Day outfit. The unique necklace also makes a
great Valentine's Day gift or party favor.
Hemp
Jewelry - -
This hemp jewelry craft can be worn as a choker or a bracelet. To
make a bracelet, simply braid less length for the first and second
step. Hemp cording can be found in the jewelry aisle at your local
craft store. Hemp jewelry has a very natural look to it, and is
perfect for summer or everyday wear. This necklace is very simple to
make because you only need to learn how to do one type of knot, the
square knot. All the step by step directions are described below.
Homemade
Heart Bead Necklace - - Here's
a pretty Homemade Heart Bead Necklace using polymer clay that kids
will enjoy making for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day - or themselves!
How
to Make a Black Cord Necklace - -
Beaded Jewelry is becoming very popular today. If you would like a
nice gift for someone special, why not think of an inexpensive easy
to make project? A beaded necklace, earrings or a bracelet might be a
great gift idea. A black cord necklace is a nice piece of jewelry
that can be used with jeans or casual outfits.
How
to Make a Bracelet With Braiding Cord - -
This is a fun and easy braided bracelet to make. Unlike many
bracelets made with braiding cord, this project uses four strands of
cord rather than the usual three strands. This bracelet looks best
when woven loosely with two contrasting colors, such as black and
white.
How
To Make a Love Bead Necklace - -
Love beads were worn by hippies in the 1960s, both boys and girls.
The necklaces are long handmade strands of love beads strung
haphazardly and worn singularly or in bunches. This simple craft can
be made by older kids and teens to wear or to trade.
How
to Make a Marionette - -
With a little practice, you can make this goofy bird waddle, bob, and
dance at your command.
How
to Make Jewelry From Shells - -
You can use shells to create many kinds of jewelry, including
necklaces and pendants. Whether you choose to use the shells you pick
up at the beach or those you buy in craft stores, your jewelry will
be different from anything else you find on the market today. Shells
come in a variety of shapes and sizes-your imagination is the only
limit on what kind of jewelry you decide to make.
How
to Make Jewelry With Cords - -
Instead of wire or string, you should try useing cord for your next
jewelry project. Thick cord is advantageous for single strand designs
or for stringing larger beads and donut pendants. Thinner cord is
effective for weaving, wrapping or plaiting your design. Cording is
available in materials such as cotton, satin, leather and suede.
Other options include velveteen and hollow rubber. Finish projects
with a simple knot or adjustable knot for a casual look or complete
the look with a decorative clasp.
Jesus
Fish Ornament - -
This Jesus fish ornament is a fun religious craft for children to
celebrate the meaning of Christmas and symbolize the Christian faith.
This project would be a perfect Sunday school craft. It
really sparkles on the tree! You only need a few materials to make
it.
Jingle
Bell Bracelet - - Try
this great holiday project designed by Alexondra Ambrosini of Kings
Park, NY.
Kai-lan
Holiday Garland - -
Deck the halls or decorate a tree with this charming lantern-inspired
garland. Make the garland as long or short as you like.
Kids'
Art Necklace - -
A shell pendant framing a diminutive drawing becomes a wearable work
of art.
Kite - - This kite is particularly good as autumn decoration.
Knot
An Angel - -
This Valentines day craft project shows you how to make a simple
angel using cord for the perfect little Valentines Day gift or a
Valentines day card embellishment.
Kokopelli
Necklace - - The
Hopi tribe of the Southwest is know for its finely carved "overlaid"
silver jewelry. This flute playing Kokopelli is made out of shrink
art to resemble this technique. The Kokopelli has been a sacred
figure to Native Americans of the Southwestern United States for
thousands of years.
Kwanzaa
Necklace - -
Celebrate African-American heritage by wearing a necklace made with
traditional holiday colors -- black to symbolize the people of
Africa, red to recall struggles for freedom and green for growth.
Leafy
Door Hanger - -
Celebrate the return of fall right from your front door. Kids will
love putting this craft together by getting their hands dirty with
finger painting.
Lip
Gloss Holder - - Keep
you lip gloss or chap stick handy with this decorative holder
made from craft foam.
Macramé;
Bracelets - -
The groovy macramé I remember from 20 years ago is back in
force, and I must admit I prefer this reincarnation. Woven from sleek
hemp twine, rather than jute, it looks earthy and cool. And, when
strung with beads (either store-bought or made from seeds and
shells), it also makes a perfect bracelet for a best pal.
Macrame
Jewelry - -
These instructions are for making a bracelet. If you would prefer to
make a necklace or anklet you will need to adjust the cord lengths
accordingly.
Make
a Bookmark - -
This beaded bookmark craft is very easy and fun to make. Teenagers
can make them for friends or as a fundraiser for youth groups. They
make wonderful gifts and can be very diverse. So, they will fit any
theme just by changing the colors and shapes of the beads.
Make
Cell Phone Charms - -
Cell phone charms are very easy to make if you have the right
supplies. Teens love them because they can personalize their cell
phones with them and change them from time to time to something new.
They are also a fun craft that last a long time.
Make
Your Own Bouncing Ball Necklace - - Use
our bouncing ball kit to make a unique necklace. Turn science into
fashion!
Marching
Drum - -
No Mardi Gras parade could be complete without a marching drum! Here
is how your children can make their own.
Milk
Carton Bird Feeder - -
Recycle a milk jug and make new feathered friends with this creative
nature craft for kids.
Mother's
Photo Necklace - -
This Mother's photo necklace makes a personalized, cherished gift for
Mom. This craft project is fast and easy. Photos of the
children are decoupaged on to wooden beads.
Old
Jeans Lunch Bag - -
These lunch bags are definitely handy—if they get dirty, just
toss them into the washing machine!
Origami
Envelope Advent Calendar - -
These origami envelopes are quick to fold and you can make an
impressive advent calendar quickly. Either use up scraps of Christmas
gift wrap randomly, or choose your paper carefully to blend in with
your Christmas decor! The kids will enjoy helping you fold the
envelopes, and will look forward to opening them every day to find
their surprise, too.
Origami
Fan - - Here is a cute little origami fan to fold for
dolls, teddy bears, or just for decoration. And of course you can
make it with a bigger piece of paper so that you can use it yourself.
Paper
Drops - - Proof
of elegance in simplicity, these graceful paper shapes come together
with two snaps of a stapler.
Paper
Plate Cornucopia - - This paper plate cornucopia is a fun child’s craft for
Thanksgiving! It is a very festive wall hanging for the
upcoming holiday. Children will love making it. It is
very easy to do, and it allows the children to learn about some of
the typical Thanksgiving harvest foods by cutting out foods from the
grocery store circular ads. This is a great school art
project.
Patriotic
Pony Bead Necklace - -
You can combine the fun of molding salt dough and the ease of
threading pony beads with this patriotic necklace.
Pocket
Purse - -
This handmade pocket-size purse is just right for carrying
lightweight necessities, such as lunch money and sunglasses.
Pony
Bead Pencil Pattern - - You'll want
to hook this beaded Pencil designed by the FreeKidsCrafts team on
your backpack as you head back to school.
Pretty
Bell Ornaments - -
A pretty bell to hang on your tree. Adult or older child will
probably have to help with tying the jingle bell on the ornament.
Pumpkin
Collecting Pouch - - Try
this Halloween craft for kids and make your very own collecting
pouches for trick or treating!
Quilted
Ball Ornament - -
This quilted ball ornament is made from a foam ball and scraps of
various holiday fabric. The fabric is pushed into the foam at
the edges, which creates a quilted, or "puffy" look to the
ornament. It almost looks as it is stuffed with fiberfill.
These do not take very long to make, the end result is very
impressive. These would be good to make for a Christmas craft fair.
Just buying a 1/4 yard of various fabrics would make several
ornaments, making this an inexpensive craft.
Recycled
Box Necklace - - Use
any small box, like this 3" Valentine candy box or a jewelry
box, add some lace and let the kids do the rest!
Recycled
Chalkboard - - This little chalk board is a great project to use up some recycled
cardboard. It is fun to use large appliance boxes for fun dimensional
chalk boards for the kids play room.
Ribbon
Angel Ornament - -
Turn ribbon into a beautiful angel ornament and you have a decoration
that's perfect for a mantel or tree.
Scratch
Art Retro Necklaces - - Kids love scratch art. This is a great
project for all ages over five, both boys and girls!
Shamrock
Necklace - -
This cute shamrock necklace can be made very easily and is very
festive for St. Patrick's Day. This craft is perfect for school age
children, and is inexpensive to make. The necklace looks like a
shamrock, with a jingle bell as each leaf. A green chenille stem
finishes off the clover. If you use small jingle bells, you can make
small dangle earrings to match!
Snake
Knot Bookmark - -
Me, me, mine! Teens like to mark their stuff as their own. This
simple personalized bookmark craft will help your teen do just that.
Spiral
Bracelet - - This simple knot can be done with with any kind
of cord or embroidery floss. You can also knot in beads.
Sporran
Craft - -
Make a sporran with your kids for St Andrew's Day!
Star
of David Necklace - - Make pretty
"gold" medallions to wear as a necklace, use as charms or
make into a pin.
Strawberry
Mobile - -
Here's an unusual strawberry craft which gives the kids an excuse to
sprinkle on some glitter. Make one or a whole punnet!
Strawberry
Necklace - - Our
Strawberry Necklace is an original summer craft for kids to make -
with the added benefit that they can wear it proudly!
Terracotta
Christmas Bells - -
These bells make great decorations for large function rooms as they
are cheap to make and effective.
Tin
Cup Necklace - -
The tin cup necklace design is a popular favorite, and this style
looks especially nice with pearls or stone beads.
Valentine's
Bracelets - -
Your little princess will adore these precious bracelets. She can
make one for herself and one for her best friend. A sweet offering of
friendship on Valentine’s Day that will last all year!
Wire
Wrap Necklace - -
Here's a way for your kid to show off that lucky pebble or
one-of-a-kind beach find he picked up during a recent adventure.
Witch
Doctor Necklaces - -
These glow-in-the dark Witch Doctor Necklaces are sure to fill the
prescription of fun for everyone at your next Halloween party!
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