Description
A fun and creative craft to make beautiful blue suncatchers that sparkle in the sunlight.
Ingredients
- Clear plastic lids or transparent contact paper
- Blue tissue paper, cellophane, or colored plastic wrap
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- String, ribbon, or fishing line
- Glue stick or clear-drying craft glue
- Optional: glitter, sequins, or pressed flowers
- Optional: beads (for embellishment)
- Marker (for tracing shapes)
Instructions
- Choose a base: Use clear plastic lids or cut a piece of contact paper into your desired shape.
- Design your suncatcher: Tear or cut the blue tissue paper into small pieces and mix shades of blue.
- Apply adhesive: For plastic lids, apply glue; for contact paper, peel off backing.
- Create the pattern: Stick your blue pieces onto the glue or contact paper. Optionally, sprinkle glitter or sequins.
- Seal the design (optional): If using contact paper, cover with another piece; for lids, let glue dry or add a top coat.
- Trim and shape: Cut around the edges to clean up or create new shapes.
- Punch a hole: Near the top, punch a small hole for hanging.
- Add string: Thread ribbon or string through the hole and secure with a knot.
- Hang and enjoy: Hang your suncatcher in a sunny spot to catch the light.
Notes
- Add blue-toned beads to your hanging string for extra sparkle.
- Use stencils to create various shapes.
- Layer different blue shades for an ombré effect.
- Make it patriotic by adding red and white pieces with blue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Craft
- Method: Handmade
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A