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Make a Yarn Necklace with a Straw

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The perfect rainy day project, create unique, fun necklaces, bracelets and scarves with all those balls of leftover yarn using a straw! Yes! A straw!

Things you’ll need:
1 long, sturdy straw
Craft knife
Elastic thread
Yarn
Scissors

Things to do:
1. Cut a slit 1/2 inch long in one end of the straw.
2. Thread the elastic through the straw and tie a scrap of yarn around one end. Slip that end into the slit to secure it.
3. Cut the elastic six inches longer than you want the necklace. Tie a second scrap of yarn around the other end.
4. Loop the yarn around the straw and tie in a knot. Trim the excess yarn and then begin looping around the straw, occasionally sliding the loops down to the end and eventually off onto the tail of the elastic.
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5. Continue to loop and slide until the entire length of the elastic is filled with loops.
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6. Slip the elastic out of the slit and pull through the straw. Tie the ends of the elastic together and trim the ends.
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Cupcake Liner Garland

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Sometimes, even your kitchen needs a little holiday cheer. Turn leftover cupcake liners into a cute garland that’s perfect for the heart of the home!

Things you’ll need:
Large embroidery needle
Bakers twine
Cupcake liners, preferably in two different colors

Things to do:
1. Cut a length of twine about 6 inches longer than the length you would like the garland to be.
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2. Form a loop at one end and then double up the knot to give the liners a good stopper.
3. Thread the other end onto the needle and pierce thorough the center of the liners, flipping each one and making sure the colors are in pairs to form the shape and pattern.
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4. Once you have threaded enough to cover most of the length, remove the needle and Knot with a loop to secure the other end.

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