Lei making (and giving) is a special tradition in Hawaii. Fresh flowers aren't always available, so we've thought of a great alternative using our labels. It's super easy and great for any special occasion or holiday:
graduations, birthdays, retirements, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Teacher's
Appreciation Day, etc. For a fun twist, use different candies or small items (toys,
etc.). Have fun and enjoy!
Supply List
55 inches of poly tubing (sold at most craft stores)
9 pieces curling ribbon (cut into 12 inch long pieces)
9 M&M fun size packets (or any candy/item you like that is approx the same size)
9 labels - we prefer Dana Labels ;o)
4 pieces of tape (about 1.5 inches long)
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| Supplies: poly tubing, curling ribbon, M&M packets and labels (oops, forgot the tape) |
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| Place tape at the end of the poly tubing so the M&M packets do not fall out when inserting. |
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| Be sure to leave extra room at the beginning of the lei. This is very important because you will be tying the end sections together with curling ribbon. Place label on the poly tubing, then insert the candy. This allows the label to lay better. |
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| Be sure to tie the curling ribbon after you insert each candy. |
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| After you have used all the M&M packets, tape the end to close the poly tubing (the same way you did in the beginning). Then, overlap the ends of the poly tubing to form a circle. Tape each side to secure. Tie two pieces of curling ribbon over the overlapped section (in the center) to secure. |
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| Curl each section of the ribbon with scissors. |
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| You're done! |
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| We made a lei for Father's Day too! |
