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Make and hang this colorful Beaded Parrot to hang from your backpack or purse. You can also make them as gifts for friends or family. A great idea would be to make them and donate as outlined in this post from our sister site  DIY to Donate.

Trivia:

As a general rule, the larger the bird, the longer the expected lifespan. Some parrots live as long as 75 years. Source: The Spruce Pets – How Long Do Parrots and Other Birds Live.

Supplies

• 35 Green Pony Beads
• 4 Orange Pony Bead
• 2 Black Pony Beads
• 6 Yellow Pony Beads
• 15 Light Blue Pony Beads
• 2 Yards Satin Cord
• 1 Lanyard Hook

Instructions

1. Fold your cord in half to find the center. Use a half hitch (see diagram) to secure it to lanyard hook.
2.  Lace beads using pattern illustrated below.
3. Finish by tying off with a double knot.