For good luck this school year, clip a buddy to your back pack and bring it with you on your first day of school. 

Neon Wireless Chenille
Plastic Clips
Wiggle Eyes -- 10mm
Low Temp Glue Gun, or Tacky Glue
Scissors

Cut a 6 two yard pieces of wireless chenille. Thread all six  pieces to the middle through the ring on a plastic clip. Gather all strands together and split into 3 bunches. Braid. Cut a small piece of wireless chenille to tie off, double knotting tightly around the bottom of the braid. Trim ends. Glue on wiggle eyes.

This craft is reprinted courtesy of Terri of MakingFriends.com.