" More creative craft ideas from Zwergehuus "

They are among the oldest craft materials of all: craft beads.craft beads. All passionate crafting children appreciate the many benefits of these small yet beautiful beads. In addition to necklaces and bracelets, they can also be used to create beautiful decorative items. We show you more great ideas!

Always a trend: crafting with beads

A look outside the box shows that both wooden beads as well as beads made from other natural materials have been used as jewelry and crafting materials in every conceivable culture since time immemorial. Even in today's modern world, they are indispensable and guarantee a wonderful time together.

Many people did handicrafts when they were children and now that they are parents themselves, simple things like craft beads are coming back into focus. Now you have the opportunity to get your children excited about crafting. Your little ones love crafts and enjoy spending time with their parents.

The variety of craft beads

A look into the world of beads shows that there is a wide range of very different base materials from which the popular craft material is made. Wooden beads are a particular favorite for children. Wood is a natural raw material that is also appealing to the touch.

Craft materials made of wood have good properties and radiate a certain warmth. Whether as letter or number cubes, motif beads or elliptical as a lens - wood convinces in a simple and beautiful way.

Of course, there are many other types of beads. Quite new and also quite popular are, for example crochet beads made from cotton yarn. Other popular versions of craft beads and other crafting utensils are available in acrylic or silicone.

Time together - children love to be creative

As parents, you face many tasks every day and have a tight work schedule. Free time is precious, so it is all the more important to fill it with joy and life.

Create something together with your children. Craft beads for children are perfect for this. Use different sizes, colors and motifs. Your children can start by sorting the craft beads for children by color. This usually makes it easier to design them, as it gives a better overview.

Even the youngest children can help you with this.

Enjoy the time together and create small and large treasures together. With the craft beads for children, you can create motifs and figures as well as simple pieces of jewelry.

The classics - bracelets and necklaces

When it comes to crafting with beads of all kinds, most children start with a beautiful necklace or bracelet. This is a great way to get started. Girls in particular enjoy it and become incredibly creative over time. The great thing is that you can make necklaces and bracelets even with the youngest children. A large selection of wooden beads and motif beads ensures plenty of variety. The more colorful, the better.

The advantage of making these classics is that it doesn't take too long. Younger children in particular can take their first tentative steps towards creative design without having to spend hours on a project. So if you want to make something beautiful out of wooden beads with your children, start with necklaces and bracelets. This is also a great idea for children's birthdays and other children's parties.

Craft ideas - from wall decorations to personalized gift ideas

First of all, take a little inspiration from other cultures. Many advanced civilizations have already created priceless treasures with jewelry beads. Here we give you a few suggestions and craft ideas along the way:

Figures and animals

To create figures or animals with wooden beads, you need a thin wire and the desired craft beads. It is easy to start with a simple figure. Over time, you can try your hand at heavier and more compact shapes.

Normally, the parents shape while the children thread. The process is always the same later on. Let's start with a fish. A relatively simple shape that is ideal for beginners.

You will need

• Craft wire
• Various craft beads in different colors and sizes

Bend the wire

First bend the wire in equal parts in the middle to form a point. Now thread the desired beads onto both sides. Then add more beads to one of the two sides and place the longer side 90 degrees above it. This creates a triangle. Cut off the excess wire.

String the beads

Now that the tail fin is finished, it's time for the body. Proceed in a similar way. First form a slight curve and let it taper at the other end. Now you can gradually thread on the craft beads until all the craft wire has disappeared. Now close the ends.

Joining the fish

Connect the tail fin and torso using a small piece of wire and you have created your first figure.

Wall decoration

Wall decorations are a little easier to create, but no less challenging. Here too, you can use wire to create the basic body. Threaded cords are also a good way of adding small accents.

You will need

• Craft wire
• threading cords
• Motif beads
• Various craft beads in different shapes and colors

Shaping and threading

Form a circle with the wire. Start filling it with the wooden beads as you like. Continue in this way with two more circles with smaller diameters and close them at the end.

Joining rings

First place the three circles inside each other. Take some more wire and decorate it with motif beads. Different lengths of wire are required. You can determine the lengths based on the distances between the individual rings. Leave enough free at both ends, as these will now serve as connectors between the individual rings.

Decorate the cords

Thread the desired beads onto the cords and attach the cords to the outer ring. Your individual wall decoration is finished.

Scarves with bead jewelry as a gift idea

Whether for baby showers or birthdays. A beautiful gift idea is always in demand and you can find the necessary craft materials here. The craft ideas with beautiful motif beads offer you many possibilities.

For a personalized scarf, for example, you will need the following craft materials:

• Plain cloth
• Threading cords in matching color
• Various motif beads and letter cubes

Lay out

First lay out the desired beads. If you want to add the child's name, you will need the corresponding letter cubes.

Sew the string to the scarf

Knot the first end of the string and start by attaching it to the scarf with two stitches.

Decorating and sewing

Now thread the jewelry elements in the desired order. Sew up the end and you have created a priceless piece of jewelry. If you want to attach several of these small jewelry chains, proceed in the same way.

Craft materials from the Zwergehuus

With our craft materials, children and their parents can create an incredible number of fantastic gifts.

From clutching toys to pacifier chains, bracelets and decorations for diaper cakes. Of course, you will find everything you need in the usual high quality in the Zwergehuus store.