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Making jewellery at home is an excellent way to pass the time on a rainy day – and we certainly have a lot of those in the UK! If you have children to entertain during the weekends or half term, these five ideas are easy, fun to make and will allow kids to create something they can wear or give as a gift.

Polymer Clay Jewellery

If you’re children already enjoy crafty activities, the chances are that you already have some polymer clay hiding in another craft kit. If not, it is widely available to buy in craft shops. This colourful modelling clay is ideal for making beads which you can string onto a necklace or bracelet. There are no rules when it comes to size or shape, as long as they can be strung or attached easily. If you’d like some inspiration, take a look at Crafts Bee’s article What Is Polymer Clay and How to Use It to get started.

Ribbon Jewellery

For older children, who might want to try making a grown-up piece of jewellery, using ribbons is a great place to start. For example, adding a thick, silky ribbon to a simple string of beads adds elegance instantly. You could also weave thinner ribbons together to create bracelets. Take a look at this useful article for more ideas: Handmade Ribbon Jewellery.  

Safety Pin Bracelet

This safety pin bracelet demonstrates how easy it is to make cheerful accessories from everyday objects you may already have at home. By threading tiny beads onto safety pins and stringing them together, you can create a fun bangle. If you fancy trying this with your children, this craft blog offers a fool-proof tutorial: Safety Pin Bracelet.

Friendship Bracelet

Friendship bracelets have been popular for decades, perhaps due to how easy they are to make and personalise. All you’ll need is embroidery thread in a few different colours, and you can add beads or charms if you have them to hand. There are dozens of patterns, of varying difficulties, available online. Here’s one to start you off: DIY Chevron Friendship Bracelet.

Beachcomber Jewellery

It’s always fun to collect shells and stones on the beach, but what starts as treasure can turn into a nuisance when you get home and have no purpose for your collection. Making jewellery with your shells solves this problem; it’s also a great way to continue the fun with your children when they get home from the beach.

We hope you have fun trying these handmade jewellery pieces! If you’re planning a trip to Margate to collect shells, why not pop in to see us at Cuttings on the way?