Let’s Make Homemade Leis

How many of you have been to a Hawaiian themed party during the Summer? I’ve got both hands raised! One of the fun items you get at one of those parties is a lei right?! So fun and fun in theme! In preparation for your Summer Luau we decided to make our own leis! You are going to love this craft and decide to throw a Hawaiian Luau jut to have your guests make their own leis! 

Supplies:

• Yarn
• Tissue Paper (variety of colors)
• Fun Shaped Paper Cutters
• Glue or Mod Podge

Directions:

• Cut a necklace length piece of yarn.
• Using the fun shape cutters, cut out a variety of shapes in all of the colors of tissue paper.
• Carefully glue the shapes to the yarn.
• Allow to dry.
• Wear and have fun!

Notes:

• I used Mod Podge, but you can use any kind of glue. Using school glue with the tip might be easier too. Just watch out for the drying time. This dried fast for quick use. 
• If you want to pre-cut the yarn so that everyone has the same length do it. If not, leave the yarn out with scissors.
• Even if you don’t have the fun paper cutters who’s to say you can just cut strips or squares of the tissue paper.
• Add each piece of tissue paper individually, if you try to add too much the yarn will be come over saturated and the tissue paper will get soggy.
• Everyone’s will be different and fun! 

My family had so much fun making these unique leis and I hope your family does too! Happy Crafting!

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