Learn how to make Suncatcher Wind Chimes in this easy nature craft for kids.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Course: Kids Craft
Servings: 1
Author: Chrystal Johnson
Equipment
Pen
Scissors
Ingredients
Flowersor leaves and other goodies from your nature hunt
Tissue paper squaresoptional
Clear contact paper
Mason jar rings
Hemp twine or other sturdy twine
Instructions
Decide how many rings you want on your suncatcher wind chimes, then trace the outside of the mason jar rings onto the contact paper (the clear side, not the backing).
Remove the backing from the contact paper and place it onto a table with the sticky side facing up. You may need to tape it down. Have your kids press the items they found on their nature hunt into the circles. You can also use tissue paper and other items.
When they are done pressing items onto the contact paper, place a second piece of contact paper over the top of the first to seal everything inside. Be sure to get as many of the air bubbles out as possible by pressing them flat. Cut the circles out inside the traced line so they'll fit inside the mason jar rings. Depending upon your child's age, you may need to help them with this step.
Poke a hole into each of the nature rounds, and push a piece of string through the hole and through the mason jar ring. Tie a knot on the mason jar ring. This will ensure your pretty nature rounds don't fly away.
Tie the other end of the string onto the old hanger. Continue this process until all of your nature rounds have been used on your suncatcher wind chimes. Hang your pretty nature inspired suncatcher wind chimes on your porch or wherever they can be admired.