Celebrate Mom on her day by crafting, loud and proud Milagro charms that screams to the world, “This is MY Mom and I LOVE HER! ” This simple craft can be made by small or big hands. Milagros strung on ribbon magically transform into a stunning necklace that any Mom would wear with pride.
What are Milagros?
Alternatives Global Market Place: “Milagros, meaning “miracle” in Spanish, are religious folk charms found in many areas of Latin America and Southern United States. They are used by people to petition for help or protection. These small metal charms are attached to altars, shrines or sacred objects. Milagro Charms can also be carried for protection and good luck. They are made in a variety of shapes, representing body parts, animals and many other objects. They are used to assist in focusing attention towards a specific ailment or need, based on the type of charm used. A milagro’s symbolism is not uniform and can take on individual meanings. ” Milagro Symbolism
Supplies
- Milagro Templates
- Glue Stick
- Tag Board or Cardboard (tag board is used to package cereal, crackers, frozen pizza etc..)
- School Glue, Hot Glue, or 3D Fabric Paint
- Aluminum Foil
- Sharpies in a Variety of Colors
- 1/8-inch wide (or close) Ribbon, cut into 6-inch segments for each Milagro
- 1/2-inch wide (or close) Ribbon, cut into 20-inch length for necklace
- Hole Punch
- Scissors
- Scotch Tape
Directions
- Print Milagro templates.
- Cut out each Milagro 1/2-inch away from outer edges. Put written descriptions aside to put on the back of milagros later.
- Coat the back of each Milagro template with glue stick.
- Adhere Milagro templates to cardboard/tag board and smooth out with your hand.
- Using school glue, hot glue or 3D fabric paint, draw over all the lines to create a raised areas. Allow plenty of time to dry and harden.
- Cut out cardboard/tag board shapes close to the edges.
- Lay Milagro shapes face down on foil. *Note: if you want the shiny side of the foil to show, put the shape face down on the dull side.
- Cut the foil 1/4-inch away from the edge of the shape.
- Wrap the foil around the edges of the shape and press onto the back. Clip into corners or along curves as needed to make the foil follow the edges.
- Tape edges on the back side
- Rub the foil side with your finger to make the raised areas stand out.
- Color with Sharpies and allow to dry.
- Adhere the written description of the Milagro to the non-foil side.
- Punch a hole inside each semi-circle “loop” with a hole punch.
- Thread the thinner ribbon through this “loop” and tie a knot on the end. Repeat for each Milagro.
- String the Milagros onto the longer length of ribbon for a colorful, blingy, charm necklace.