Crafts with Kids: Fancy Plastic Gem Rings

Make Some Fun, Sparkly Specialness at Little to No Cost

By (c) Kate Finlay Zimmerman, Publisher, Macaroni KID Pasadena January 11, 2024

Fancy Plastic Gem Rings

Image Credit: (c) Kate Finlay Zimmerman, 2024

	Crafts with Kids: Fancy Plastic Gem Rings Make Some Fun, Sparkly Specialness at Little to No Cost

	Do you know those little plastic pull-tabs that come on the top of liquid grocery items, such as coffee creamer, vinegar, and olive oil?Next time you get one, rinse it off and save it. They come in various sizes, and most are perfect for either an adult-sized or child-size costume ring. Once you have a few saved up, gather some craft products (plastic gems, tiny faux flowers, teeny toy animals, whatever fun trinkets you have available) and get ready for an easy, fun craft just in time for Valentine’s Day. Use glue dots instead of liquid glue to avoid drying time and enjoy your new baubles immediately! Best for ages 3 through 10.

	Supplies: plastic pull-tabs in various sizes extra-strong glue dots scissors skewer or nail craft embellishments, such as: plastic gems tiny faux flowers plastic letters pom-poms felt or craft foam shapes teeny toy animals

	Instructions: Wash pull tabs with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Gather tiny treasures from your craft supplies stash or around your home.Arrange the assortment on your workspace, along with glue dots, the pull-tabs, and any other creative supplies you choose to use. Carefully affix a glue dot on the tab part of the pull-tab. You may want to cut it in half or use a skewer or a nail to stretch the glue dot out. Attach your favorite embellishment, covering all of the glue. If you like, parents or older children can use scissors to trim the edges of the tab, so it doesn’t stick out from behind the adornments. Model your new rings as if you are the fairest in the land!