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.