Not So Creepy Crafts (& Snacks) Part 2

Pumpkin Bracelets

Materials

• Orange craft beads
• Green pipe cleaners
• Scissors

The example I found of this project actually used orange fruit loops. So, if those are handy they work too. I bought Riley a bead kit at Target with multicolored pipe cleaners and wooden beads a while back. We also had various plastic beads on hand between Riley and I. The plastic ones with large center holes are the easiest to get on the pipe cleaner, but I love our eclectic look.

Measure the green pipe cleaner against wrist size. My bracelet was two pipe cleaners put together. Then make a loop on one end so the beads won't fall off. Add orange beads to the center area leaving a little excess on the end for the stem. Then twist the ends together and curl the stem around your finger.

Spider Buns

Materials

• Black Puff Balls
• Googley eyes
• Fabric glue
• Black Pipe Cleaners
• The wire center of a bread tie
• Elastic hair band
• Bobby pins
• Optionally a sock (close to hair color)

Gather a ponytail in the middle of the head. Twist pony tail and pin down in a circle with bobby pins the color of the hair. You can also make a sock bun if you prefer. Spray with a generous amount of hairspray.

Glue two eyes on the puff ball to make your spider's head. Then cut 8 pieces of pipe cleaner to your desired length. As you can see I made the legs on our spiders much shorter than the example. Bend the ends of each leg to make little feet.

Please wait until the glue is completely dry before you complete the next step or someone may loose an eye (: Poke your bread tie wire through the back of your puff ball so that it goes in and back out again making a U shape. Now decide whether you want the head in the center of your bun (mine and the example) or on top (Riley's). I think putting it on top is cuter with a smaller bun. Poke both sides of the wire through your bun. Next, feed the pipe cleaners between the bun and your head to secure them. Putting four on each side. This worked great for me but for an active child extra bobby pins to secure the legs may be a good idea.

Festive Snacks

Materials

• A Black Sharpie
• A fruit cup with orange fruit (these are mandarin oranges) or Any round orange fruit (these are tangerines)

They really aren't directions except find your orange snack item and draw on it. Make sure whatever surface your drawing on is completely dry before you begin. Have fun!