Outdoor Windy Crafts
I suppose it's because we are near the ocean but often we have a breeze here. When we were living in Washington, I had windchimes up. I loved them. They were so pretty and of course sounded great. I had three sets and none of them made the cross country move. :( I was upset and have yet to find more windchimes for myself. I just want a couple - maybe one or two in the front and then one in the back.I also debate getting a front greeting flag! I've seen them in sets of 12, like one for each month. I never had one before but some days I think I really want one. LOL And then there are days where I think I don't want anything flapping out there - to have to worry about it when it storms, does it stay up very well, etc.
Here is a craft to create your own windsock. I don't think I have enough ribbon around the house to create one right now - but the craft stores usually have a bin with ribbon on sale for a dollar! My plan is to let the kids pick out their own ribbon and make two. Even if we don't hang them up outside, they can put them in their rooms!
Enjoy! :)
Make Your Own Windsock
This is the perfect craft for kids of any age (though younger ones will need your help) plus they look so cute hanging outside.
What you’ll need:
v 2 plastic cups (per child)
v glue, hole puncher and scissors (parents supervision)
v assortment of ribbons and string
v stickers and paints
First of all, decorate your cups. You can paint them if you don’t like their current color and then apply the stickers to them
Once the paint has dried, glue the bottoms of each cup together (you made need to use a hot glue gun). Then choose which end you want to be the top and punch a hole in opposite sides of the cup. Tie a string from one hole to the other. This will be the handle for your windsock.
Then from the bottom of the cup, glue ribbons to the inside of them cup and let them hang down about 2 feet so that there’s enough to blow in the wind.
After they have dried completely, proudly display them outside!
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