Little girls tend to love playing with beads and will probably have a few jewelry design ideas of their own.
Little boys may not want to make bracelets and necklaces but most enjoy playing with beads and other trinkets at least for a short while.
You have to be careful that they don't swallow the beads so don't leave them unattended even if only for a few minutes.
If are you planning on using recycled materials in your jewelry design, why not take the kids out foraging with you.
They will love it especially if you go to the beach.
Kids don't mind putting their hands in seaweed to pick up beautiful shells and sea glass.
They will have a ball as most kids love playing with sand and water.
They benefit from a day out with Mom instead of sitting on the couch watching TV.
You will enjoy it too - there is nothing like a sea breeze to blow away stress and worries at least for a little while.
Some people think designing jewelry is all about using expensive stones but this is far from the case.
Once you are a designer you are in control over what materials you choose to use.
You can decide to use diamond beads or nuts and bolts.
You can find your materials anywhere from your own jewelry box to your local auction house.
Some people will use pieces of plastic and others will raid the contents of their husband's tool box.
Using old or recycled materials is very chic these days as more of us have to live on a budget.
Something old has a history and character that you cannot attach to bright shiny new beads.
Why not think of something different to use in your jewelry design.
After all if you don't like it, you make something else.