Silver and Gold Tinsel Icicles

   These fun homemade icicles are so easy to make, even a child would enjoy the process. Of course, I can't guarantee they won't poke each other with the skewers while they craft these; so parents, watch them closely to make sure your kids behave!  

A silver and gold tinsel icicles hanging on my
white Christmas tree.

Supply List:

• wooden skewers or toothpicks
• wire for hanging
• aluminum tape
• decorative gold wire with stars
• aluminum foil 
• masking tape

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cut or break your wooden skewers to the lengths you prefer for icicles. I choose to make my versions 6 inches in length.
2. Bend your wire in half and attach it with masking tape to the top of the icicle.
3. Crush a bit of aluminum foil to the upper part of the icicle in order to wrap it into a tapered shape.
4. Cut the aluminum tape into stripes and twist these down the skewer, overlapping the tape a bit. Cover the entire skewer with the aluminum tape.
5. Cut and twist the gold wire around the silver tinsel icicle.
6. Add a hanger.

Step-by-Step wrapping process for tinsel icicle.

Safer Tin Crafts for Young Kids:

• Tin Foil Christmas Tree Ornaments
• 5 minute embossed ornaments
• Tin Foil Bells for Little Hands