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St. Pat's Day LeiSt. Patrick's Day Lei

Here's a really quick and easy project for the kids to get them into the spirit of the wearing of the green for St. Patrick's Day. An easy to make lei to hang around their necks and tell everyone they made it themselves. Just a little trim and a few cuts of ribbon tied on it and it's done! If you want to get fancier with it and have more fun, add a few charms, beads or other dangles! Morgan is wearing her lei and she her brother Daniel are all set now to head out to watch the parade. This lei can be made as a project for a kids party too, in any color combination. All the supplies can be purchased (in many colors) at any Wal-Mart Store near you!

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MATERIALS:
1 yd. Wrights® 3/4" White Pom Pom Trim (#183-6016-030)
1 yd. Wrights® 1" White Loop Fringe Trim (#183-6075-030)
2 1/2 yd. Wrights® 3/8" Emerald Double Face Satin Ribbon (#219-721-044)
2 1/2 yds. Wrights® 3/8" Apple Green Flower Dobby Ribbon (#222-101-042)
-- Micellaneous Items: White Thread and Needle, Scissors, Tape Measure, Pins, 36" Piece of Foam Board or Cardboard.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cut entire length of each ribbon into 6" pieces.
  2. Pin together one end of each trim. Pin trim ends onto one end of foam board to use as an anchor.
  3. Starting 1 1/2" from the pinned end, tie on your first piece of Apple Green ribbon. Use a square knot.
  4. Tie one piece of ribbon every 1 1/2" using alternating colors until you reach the other end.
  5. Bring both ends together to form a circle and tack together with needle and thread (Ask an adult for assistance!).
  6. ENJOY!
Add charms, beads or anything you wish to add to the fun and change the look to fit the kids personality.
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  • Learn more about our Trim.
  • Learn more about our Ribbon.
  • Visit the Wrights® Classroom for more fun projects.
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