Celebrate Valentine's Day with Screen-Free Family Fun! Free Printable Download

Need a fun, screen-free Valentine’s Day activity? 💝
Here’s a FREE printable PDF set that walks kids through making a stretchy beaded bracelet—plus a simple knot guide to help it stay secure.

✅ Best for ages 9–12
✅ Ages 6–8 can do it with grown-up help (especially for knot-tying)

Great fine motor skill building, even for adults! 

⬇️ Download the FREE PDF Set

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🌟Important note: Print at 100% - no scaling - on 8.5 x 11" paper. This will keep the ruler in the guide accurate.

What You’ll Need

• Beads (pony beads work great)

• Stretchy elastic cord (beading cord)

• Scissors

• Optional: binder clip or tape (helps hold the string while kids bead, strongly recommended!)

Adult supervision recommended for younger kids (small parts + scissors).

Quick Sizing Guide

• Kids: aim for 6–6.5 inches of beads

• Adults: aim for 7–7.5 inches of beads

🌟Tip: Line up your beads under the included ruler first—then string. It’s the easiest way to get the perfect fit and pattern.

How It Works (Fast Overview)

1. Cut about 11–12 inches of stretchy cord

2. Choose a bead pattern (ABAB, rainbow, name beads, etc.)

3. String beads until you reach the right length (about 6–6.5 inches of beads for kids or 7–7.5 inches for adults)

4. Tie the knot using the included guide (grown-up help encouraged for younger kids)

5. Snip ends (and optionally tuck ends back through beads)

🌟Tip: Filling your bracelet with beads up to the right length makes tying the knot much easier than leaving exposed string. Beads help position the knot in the right place.

Make It a Valentine's Day Gift 💌

Want to turn it into a sweet gift?
Add name beads or a heart bead in the center, then gift it to someone special.

Share the Fun

If you make one, I’d love to see your colors!
Leave a comment on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest with your bracelet combo—pink/red or something totally different?

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕
-E.A. Pippenwell

Optional: Teacher/Party or Group Use

Printing for a group? You’re welcome to print these for personal use, classrooms, clubs, and Valentine events—please don’t resell or repost the PDF as your own.