Create a cute OR creepy Halloween spider, with simple materials - Chenille Stems and Pony Beads! This project also has an instructional video available!

Steps

• Step 1
  Twist two Chenille stems together at the center point.
• Step 2
  Bend the Chenille stems so all of the pieces face the same direction.
• Step 3
  String four beads on each piece of Chenille stem.
• Step 4
  Shape abdomen into ball and then twist the stems together twice.
• Step 5
  Gather two stems together and string three beads onto the two stems. Repeat with the other two stems.
• Step 6
  Twist the stems together.
• Step 7
  Gather two stems together and wrap them around the other two stems to form the spider’s head.
• Step 8
  Add eye beads to the last two stems.
• Step 9
  Wrap the rest of the last two stems around the spider’s head.
• Step 10
  Select two additional stems and cut them in half to make four pieces. Fold all four pieces in half.
• Step 11
  From the underside, insert a leg stem in front of first bead. Then loop it through and around the center space.
• Step 12
  Pull stems to tighten.
• Step 13
  Repeat Steps 11 & 12 to add the other three joints.
• Step 14
  Shape legs and pose the spider to finish.

Products Used

• Creativity Street Jumbo Chenille Stem 100-Count Assortment (C-711001)
• Creativity Street Jumbo Chenille Stems Black (C-711003)
• Creativity Street Jumbo Chenille Stems Class Pack (C-911001)
• Creativity Street Jumbo Chenille Stems Hot Colors (C-711004)
• Creativity Street Jumbo Chenille Stems Multicultural Colors (C-711021)
• Creativity Street Jumbo Sparkle Stems (C-711601)
• Creativity Street Jumbo Striped Chenille Stems (C-716001)
• The Beadery Crayon Colors Bead Mix Extravaganza Box (TB-91719)
• The Beadery Pastel/Jelly Bead Mix Extravaganza Box (TB-91892)
• The Beadery Pearl Bead Mix Extravaganza Box (TB-91890)
• The Beadery Sparkle Bead Mix Extravaganza Box (TB-91699)