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Since the Yuletide season is almost near, its time to think of fun and creative ways to decorate the classroom. Most probably, you’re one of the millions of classroom teachers around the world who carefully store their Christmas ornaments when January comes. As years go by, you get tired of having the same materials and want something new. Annually,Christmas themes don’t get much any different but the materials used in decorations can make the whole theme fresh or unique. If you’re considering a different set of decors, try making pretty beaded Christmas crafts. One good thing about beaded Christmas crafts is that they can really be pretty with all that glitter. The only thing you need are creativity and patience to produce wonderful beaded Christmas crafts. Here are two beaded Christmas crafts from making friends that can be done by children or teens : Beaded pipe cleaner

Materials per ornament:

* 2Tinsel Pipe Cleaners
* 12Metallic Pony Beads
* 188mm Crystal Faceted Beads
* 12Pearl Beads * 12Translucent Pony Beads
* Scissors

Procedure

Cut the pipe cleaners into two Twist three of the halves together in the middle to make a six pointed snowflake . String nine assorted beads on each point, bending the end to hold beads in place. Cut 2″ off the remaining pipe cleaner half and use it to make a hanger.

Pony Bead Ornaments Weave metallic pony beads and translucent beads on gold cord to make stunning ornaments. Children can do this.

Materials;
* Translucent Green and Red Pony Beads
* Metallic Gold Pony Beads
* White Glue
* 42″Metallic Gold Cord
Directions:
Cut cord to 42″. Stiffen ends with white glue. Just let it dry. Fold cord in half. Make a small knot near the fold to create a small loop. Start weaving with the top row. Slide all the beads for that row using a single cord. Slide the other cord through the same beads in the opposite direction. Be sure to pull tight. Continue until ornament is complete. Tie off. Apply little amount of white glue on the knot. Leave to dry. Cut.

Beaded Christmas crafts are inexpensive classroom projects which can add glamour and shine to a plain classroom.

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