12
Nov
Mini Pith Hat Pins for Swapping
Decorate mini straw hats and turn them into pith hats. Add a pin to swap for Australia or Africa.
You need:
- Mini Straw Hats
- #20 Hemp
- Mini Pony Beads
- E-Beads
- Tacky Glue or Fabric Glue
- Scissors
- Jewelry Craft Pins or Tie Tacks
- Low Temp Glue Gun
- Small SWAP* tags (optional) (not shown)
Instructions:
Cut a 5″ piece of hemp. Tie a knot 1/2″ from the center. String a mini pony bead on to both ends. Push up to the knot. Glue an end to each side of the bottom of the hat. Glue on E beads to make it look like a pith hat. Hot glue on a pin. If you are using optional SWAP* tags, write your message on the tag and slide onto the pin. Close pin.