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Cord is used a lot in craft projects, especially for necklaces and other jewelry projects. Cord is often times used in Macrame projects too and it a cheap alternative to leather cord. But cord can be used in many other types of project as it is a very sturdy and pliable craft material. You will enjoy the array of colors that cord can be purchased in and you will also enjoy its ease of use. Find some great cord crafts on this page and feel free to email us with a few of your own.
Corded Pendant -This is a pendant made for Martin Luther King Jr Day, but can be made to fit any sort of pendant that you want to make...this pendant is sewn on the sides with cord.
Corded Steampunk USB Stick - Put your USB stick on a cord and dress it up a bit.
Back to School Pencil Pendants - Make these cool necklaces for back to school time - use a pencil as the pendant and stick it on a cord or a chain.
Angel
Ornament Arts and Crafts Activity -
Learn how you can quickly make your own beautiful Angel ornament for your Christmas tree.
Animal
Bead Necklaces to Make - This animal bead necklace that is made with beads and cords is fun to make.
Arrowhead
Necklace Making Instructions - Make this arrowhead necklace using a real stone arrowhead, a 30 inch suede cord and pony beads.
Baby
Handprint Crafts with Cords -
This is an adorable craft you will cherish for years to come!
Back
Pack Octopus Made with Cords -
Follow these instructions to make a back pack octopus.
Beadalon
and Suede Necklace Craft for Kids -
Find out how to make this beautiful necklace by reading this tutorial.
Beaded
Bell Ornament -
Make a simple beaded bell ornament using cord, seed beads, two small jingle bells, beading wire, ribbon and scissors.
Beaded
Halloween Card -
Create your own beautiful beaded Halloween card which can be used as a Halloween party invitation.
Book
Club Calendar - Make your own book club calendar to keep tracks of books and meetings.
Bottle-cap
Tambourines -
Learn how to make tambourines using a dozen metal bottle caps.
Braided
Bead and Hemp Anklet - Find out how you can make an ankle bracelet using three strands of hemp cord, heavy duty tape and 10 e-beads.
Braided Friendship
Bracelets - Learn how to make braided friendship bracelets using three different color cords.
Butterfly
Bracelet - Make this beautiful butterfly bracelet using pony beads and a 24 inch satin cord.
Button
Leis - Learn how to make this beautiful necklace using a yard of satin cord, pony beads, colossal buttons and white glue.
Camp
Name Necklaces - Make cool camp name necklaces out of wood disks, permanent markers, pony beads, and suede cord.
Candy
Cane Decoration - Use pipe cleaners and cord to make this beautiful candy cane Christmas decoration.
Candy
Holder Necklace - This is a fun and simple candy craft for children of all ages.
Chef,
Nurse, Paper Boy, Mom Ornaments -
Find out how you can make chef, nurse, paper boy and mom Christmas ornaments.
Christmas
Carol Ornament - Make this beautiful Christmas carol ornament using a Christmas carol music sheet of your favorite song.
Christmas
Tree Ornament -
This is the perfect Christmas ornament craft for preschoolers.
Clay
Pendant - Make
this attractive clay pendant by following the following instructions.
Clip
Art - Find out how you can make this clip art or organizer by following these instructions.
Clothespin
Reindeer Pin - Make this adorable reindeer pin using a baby flat slotted clothespin, a gold cord and a few other supplies.
Decorative Soaps - Follow these instructions to decorate small bars of soap for special occasions.
Denim
Bible Cover -
Find out how you can recycle an old pair of jeans to make a bible cover.
Disco
Fever - Give new life to your old jewellery box with this retro makeover!
Diya
Mobile -
Learn how to make a simple diya mobile to put by your door or window during the Diwali Festival of Lights.
Easy
Bead Jewelry -
This is a fun and simple jewelry project for both children and adults.
Easy
Braided Cord Bookmark -
Learn how to make a simple braided cord bookmark by following these instructions.
Elf
Shoes - Follow these instructions to make these adorable elf shoes.
Embellished
Shell Pendant -
Find out how you can easily make an elegant shell pendant.
Faith
Bracelet - Learn to make this faith bracelet by following these simple
instructions.
Faux
Turquoise Jewelry - Find out how you can make your own faux turquoise jewelry. This craft is aim mostly for older children.
Fire
and Ice -
Find out how you can make a fire and ice necklace and earring set like this one
Gingerbread
Man Necklace - This is a fun and easy Christmas craft for the little hands.
Gluey
Necklace - Learn to make this gluey necklace from items such as buttons,
sequins, coins, lace, seeds and beans.
Grape
Cluster Ornament -
Follow these simple instructions to make a beautiful grape cluster ornament.
Greek
Leather Lariat -
Make this beautiful necklace using leather cord and jadeite beads.
Hanging
Leaves Garland - Learn how to make a leaves garland for the Harvest Festival.
Hard-Wear
Jewelry -
Find out how you can make a cool bracelet using nuts and bolts.
Heart
and Leather Necklace -
Follow these instructions to create a beautiful heart and leather necklace.
Heart
Box Necklace -
Find out how you can make this beautiful and rare heart box necklace.
Hemp
Jewelry -
This is a fun step by step hemp jewelry craft for children.
Homemade
Heart Bead Necklace - Learn how to make a beautiful homemade heart necklace using polymer clay, pony beads and cord.
How to Make a Bracelet With Braiding Cord - Follow these instructions to make your own bracelet braiding cord.
How
To Make a Love Bead Necklace -
Find out how you can make a love bead necklace by following these instructions.
How
to Make a Marionette -
Learn to make a goofy bird marionette and put on your own play!
How to Make Jewelry From Shells - This tutorial will show you the basic in making jewelry from shells.
How to Make Jewelry With Cords - Learn how to make your own jewelry from color satin cord and a decorative donut pendant.
Jesus
Fish Ornament -
Find out how you can make a Jesus fish ornament for your Christmas tree.
Jingle
Bell Bracelet - Make a jingle bell bracelets using two 6 yards red and green satin cords, 3/8 jingle bells and masking tape.
Kai-lan
Holiday Garland - This is a simpkle Kai-Lan holiday garland for children to make for their bedroom.
Kids'
Art Necklace - This is a fun and creative way children can display their art work.
Kite - This kite is particularly good as autumn decoration.
Knot An Angel - Find out how you can knot a thick cord to make a beautiful angel decoration.
Kokopelli
Necklace - Use the free pattern to make a beautiful Kokopelli necklace.
Kwanzaa
Necklace -
Learn how to make a beautiful African Kwanzaa necklace using pasta shells, black beading cord, black crow beads and other supplies.
Leafy
Door Hanger -
Decorate your door during the fall with a leafy door hanger.
Lip
Gloss Holder - Carry your lip gloss with you all day long with this holder.
Macramé;
Bracelets -
Find out how you can make homemade Macramé bracelets.
Macrame
Jewelry - Follow these instructions to make Macramé Jewelry from just cord and beads.
Make
a Bookmark - Learn how to make an easy beaded bookmark by following this tutorial.
Make
Cell Phone Charms -
Make your cell phone look fashionable with this personalize cell phone charm.
Make
Your Own Bouncing Ball Necklace - Make a cool necklace using a bouncing ball, 30 inch satin cord, pony beads and a cup of water.
Marching
Drum -
Make a Mardi Gras marching drum using an old coffee tin and a few other materials.
Milk
Carton Bird Feeder -
Learn how to make a bird feeder using an empty milk carton, scissors, cord, pencil and bird seed.
Mother's
Photo Necklace -
Make this beautiful photo necklace for your mother for Mother's Day.
Old Jeans Lunch Bag - Make a cool lunch bag out of an old pair of jeans.
Origami
Envelope Advent Calendar -
Find out how you can make a beautiful origami envelope advent calendar using wrapping paper, cord and mini craft pegs.
Origami
Fan - Here is a cute little origami fan decoration craft for children.
Paper
Drops - These paper drops makes wonderful decorations and are easy to make.
Paper
Plate Cornucopia - Learn how to make a Thanksgiving cornucopia wall hanger out paper plates.
Patriotic
Pony Bead Necklace -
This is a beautiful Patriotic necklace children can make from pony beads and salt dough.
Pocket
Purse -
Learn how to make a pocket purse using old shirts with pockets, pins, cord and needle and thread.
Pony
Bead Pencil Pattern - Make this pencil keychain using pony beads, cord and a key ring.
Pretty
Bell Ornaments -
Find out how you can make a beautiful bell ornament using a small terracotta pot and other supplies.
Pumpkin
Collecting Pouch - Why buy a Halloween collecting pouch when it’s more fun to make one!
Quilted
Ball Ornament -
Learn how to make this beautiful quilted ball ornament using a foam ball and scraps of holiday fabric.
Recycled
Box Necklace - Turn a small Valentine candy heart box into a beautiful necklace.
Ribbon
Angel Ornament -
Learn how to make a beautiful angel ornament using ribbon, cord, wooden beads, curly doll hair, permanent marker, ruler and scissors.
Scratch
Art Retro Necklaces - This is a great art craft for children over the age of five.
Shamrock
Necklace -
Find out how you can make this amazing St. Patrick's Day shamrock necklace.
Snake
Knot Bookmark -
Follow these instructions to make yourself a snake knot bookmark using cord.
Spiral
Bracelet - Learn how to make a simple spiral bracelet using rainbow satin cord and four mini pony beads.
Sporran
Craft -
Find out how your kids can make a sporran using simple craft materials.
Star
of David Necklace- Use this free pattern to make a Star of David necklace.
Strawberry
Mobile - This is an easy and cute strawberry mobile that your children can make.
Strawberry
Necklace - Follow these instructions to make a beautiful Strawberry necklace all your friends will want.
Terracotta
Christmas Bells -
These bells makes beautiful Christmas decorations and are easy to make.
Tin
Cup Necklace -
Find out how you can make a tin cup necklace by following these instructions.
Valentine's
Bracelets -
Make these beautiful Valentine's bracelets for your sweet Valentines.
Wire
Wrap Necklace -
This tutorial shows kids how to make a cool wire wrap necklace.
Witch
Doctor Necklaces -
Use glow-in-the-dark polymer clay, assorted bead, hemp cord and a toothpick to make a creepy witch doctor necklace.
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