Make Your Own Stars and Planets Necklace

2 min read September 13, 2026 Haeley Giambalvo
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My daughters Stella and Hazel love accessorizing and always have at least one piece of jewelry on – usually something they’ve made themselves. So when I found these cool space charms and shiny star beads I knew they would love this space craft idea for Outer Space Week of Camp Fun! It turned out to be a big hit, and a simple project too! Make sure to check out all the other summer camp craft ideas for each week of Camp Fun.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Put the charms and pony beads in separate bowls and place on the craft table. Give each child a bead chain necklace (and help them open it if necessary)!

Make Your Own Stars and Planets Necklace step 1 part 1
Make Your Own Stars and Planets Necklace step 1 part 2
Step
2

Allow the kids to start threading on the beads and charms however they like. Stella and Hazel liked making patterns with the different colored beads! You can use the moon & star charm and the globe charm to add a fun space-themed look.

Make Your Own Stars and Planets Necklace step 2 part 1
Make Your Own Stars and Planets Necklace step 2 part 2
Make Your Own Stars and Planets Necklace step 2 part 3
Step
3

Once you’ve added as many beads as you want, snap the bead necklace together and try on your new creation! The bead chain necklaces are nice and long and slip right over the kids’ heads. 

Make Your Own Stars and Planets Necklace step 3
Step
4

Be sure to check out all of our summer camp craft ideas and activities for the Outer Space Week of Camp Fun. Be sure to also check out the Colorful Space Sand Art for this week of Camp Fun. Follow along with our Summer Camp Fun Series! Be sure to share your projects with us on Instagram by using the hashtag #OTCampFun.

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