After carving the pumpkin for the birthday invitations, I knew I wanted to do something with the seeds, but I wasn’t sure what. A quick consultation with our Nature’s Art Box book gave me the inspiration I needed: a pumpkin seed necklace!
I decided to paint some of the seeds orange so that I could introduce Annabelle to the concept of repeating patterns. We used:
- Sewing/embroidery needle
- Fishing line
- Twine
- Pumpkin seeds
- Scissors
First we strung the fishing line through the seeds. Annabelle helped pull the needle through a few times before deciding she would just tell me which seed to use next. We alternated orange and white seeds.
Once we had enough seeds (read: once she started losing interest) I cut some twine and tied the fishing line to it. Just a note, it’s important to make sure the knots are really tight so that it won’t come apart (we learned this first hand!).
Once both ends had the twine attached, I went ahead and tied the necklace around Annabelle’s neck.
It came out great and I always love activities that teach children about alternative uses for things, especially items from nature.
Oh, and the seeds that weren’t used for the necklace? We roasted them and gobbled them up!
What a simply cute and creative idea - love it! and I bet those (other) seeds tasted yummy!
That is so fun! I am going to submit it to the Crafty Crow blog!
Brilliant pattern idea!!
WOW. Wow. wow.
Seriously, not only are these beautiful but I LOVE the crisp shots to show it off. This is so better than those candy necklaces.
Cute project - I don’t think I would have the patience for something like this. Paige and I need to come and visit sometime.
That is beautiful. I’ll have to remember to do that after we go and pick some pumpkins Thanks!
Cute necklace and really great photos of your cute helper! I do love pumpkin seeds!
Have a good week - Kellan
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing.
Do you get any cooler? Wait. I know. Yes. But shhh… STOP with all the crafty cuteness.
How clever! I love the photos too. Great job…as always
Too cute. I love that you are showing her patterns while making such a great necklace. I think when we carve pumpkins this next week I may try this. But than I can’t eat them- dilemma