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a simple diy :: hemp salvation bracelet

I was volunteered to teach crafts for Vacation Bible School (VBS) this year. Our theme is Game On, I try not to volunteer myself as a lead teacher due to my children. My son has a surgery scheduled the Friday before VBS. So I have been trying to get everything ready before the week of Vacation Bible School begins. It’s rare that we allow our preteens to participate so I wanted to find something they would enjoy making, and be able to wear it. I thought this would be a great craft to go with the story about when Lazarus died and Jesus Brought Lazarus Back To Life, John 11: 1-44. I only have the preteens twice for twenty minutes and thought this DIY Hemp Salvation Bracelet would be perfect!

Salvation Bracelet Meaning

Black–SIN-all have sinned Romans 3:23

Red-BLOOD OF JESUS-only the blood of Jesus pays for our sin Romans 5:8

White-CLEAN-when we receive Jesus our sin is washed away Isaiah 1:18

Blue-HOLY SPIRIT-He leads and guides us into truth Acts 2:41

Green-GROWTH-we must grow in Christ 2 Peter 3:18

Gold-HEAVEN-when we die, we will go to Heaven where there are streets of gold John 3:16

Supplies:

Hemp cord
Scissors
Beads (black, white, green, blue, red and yellow)
Clip of some sort to hold your cord
2 decorative beads for the ends

Step 1: You will need to cut three pieces of Hemp cord: 54″, 13″ and 12″ long.

Step 2: Secure the 13″ cord with your clip. Now place all your beads on this cord in color order black, red, white, blue, green and yellow.

Step 3: Next center your longest cord and tie it in a knot. Begin weaving your cord by creating a C and remember over, over and through. This is a basic square knot.

Step 4: You will complete these steps until you can count 8 knots. Then you will add your black bead. Continue your knots for a count of six then add the next bead. Then continue the knot process until you have added all your beads.

Step 5: Once you have added all your beads continue the knot process until you have reached ten loops then tie it off like we did to start.

Step 6: Finally you can add your decorative beads to the ends of your bracelet. Criss cross your cords of your bracelet and begin the knot process again starting with a regular knot. Refer to Step 3 if you are unsure.

Would you remember what the beads represent if someone asked you about your bracelet?

June 20, 2018 By Shay

About Shay

shay has been married to the love of her life for 19 years with three incredible kids that keep her on her toes. she is a visual artist that has a passion for hunting, fishing, golfing, camping, wellness, essential oils and fitness. she resigned from her teaching position of 13 years to be home for her children, help her husband with his business and focus more on her art.