Description
Create colorful suncatchers that celebrate the 4th of July with this fun and easy craft project.
Ingredients
- Clear sheet plastic or transparency film
- Red, white, and blue colored tissue paper
- Scissors
- Craft glue or Mod Podge
- Paintbrush (optional, for glue)
- Hole puncher
- String or ribbon for hanging
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Clear a flat surface and gather all your materials, laying down newspaper or a plastic sheet for protection.
- Cut the Base: Cut a piece of clear sheet plastic into your desired shape, like stars or hearts.
- Tear Tissue Paper: Tear or cut red, white, and blue tissue paper into small pieces or shapes.
- Apply Glue: Spread a thin layer of glue on the plastic sheet.
- Arrange and Adhere: Arrange the tissue paper pieces on the glued surface, placing them close together.
- Seal It: Apply a light layer of glue over the top of the tissue paper to seal.
- Punch a Hole: Use a hole puncher to make a hole at the top of the suncatcher for hanging.
- Hang Your Suncatcher: Thread a piece of string or ribbon through the hole and hang it in a sunny window.
Notes
Customize colors and shapes or add beads and sequins for extra sparkle. Clean gently with a damp cloth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 suncatcher
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg