New Self Necklace – a Colossians 3 Craft
Materials Needed:
- String or chain for necklace
- Letter beads
- Colored beads or charms
- Scissors
- Pliers (optional)
Instructions:
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Begin by reading Colossians 3:12-14 from the Bible.
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Cut a piece of string or chain to your desired length for the necklace.
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Using the letter beads, spell out "New Self" on the string or chain.
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Add the colored beads or charms to the necklace, representing the different characteristics mentioned in Colossians 3.
- Love: use a heart charm
- Compassion: use a cross charm
- Kindness: use a flower charm
- Humility: use a dove charm
- Patience: use a clock charm
- Forgiveness: use a key charm
- Peace: use a peace sign charm
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Once you have added all the beads and charms, tie a knot at each end of the string or chain to secure it.
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(Optional) If using a chain, use pliers to attach a lobster clasp and jump ring to one end of the chain, and a jump ring to the other end. This will allow you to easily open and close the necklace.
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Wear your New Self Necklace as a reminder to put on your new self, as Colossians 3 instructs.