{"id":5385,"date":"2023-10-31T08:53:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T16:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=5385"},"modified":"2024-04-24T09:07:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T17:07:28","slug":"suncatcher-craft-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/suncatcher-craft-for-kids\/5385","title":{"rendered":"How To Create a Suncatcher With Household Items"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Create a Suncatcher With Household Items<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you love the calming beauty of suncatchers? Imagine one in the shape of a cute turtle, shimmering in the sunlight! At ABCmouse, we believe in harnessing the magic of creativity and turning ordinary household items into beautiful crafts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how you can create your own turtle-shaped suncatcher using items you might already have at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Art Activity for Kids: Tissue Paper Suncatcher by ABCmouse.com\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uF-D3LNmuJE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rounded-corners has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#2d56be;border-width:3px;background-color:#eff2ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What You\u2019ll Need to Create a Suncatcher:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tissue paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A paint brush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Instructions for Making Your Suncatcher:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 1: <strong>Prepare the template<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-1-Trace-1200x657.png\" alt=\"A black sheet of paper with an outline of a fish being drawn on it. \" class=\"wp-image-5461\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-1-Trace-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-1-Trace-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-1-Trace-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-1-Trace.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sketch an animal shape (like a turtle or a fish) on a piece of black paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then <strong>cut out the shape <\/strong>and the inside to create an outline. This will be your template.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 2: <strong><strong>Get colorful<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Cut your tissue paper into small pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stack them<\/strong> on top of each other to make the process a little faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-2-cut-squares-1200x657.png\" alt=\"A stack of tissue paper being cut into squares. \" class=\"wp-image-5462\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-2-cut-squares-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-2-cut-squares-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-2-cut-squares-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-2-cut-squares.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 3:<strong><strong> Color your animal<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paint-on-the-glue-1200x657.png\" alt=\"A pair of hands brushing glue onto a fun sun catcher craft. \" class=\"wp-image-5463\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paint-on-the-glue-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paint-on-the-glue-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paint-on-the-glue-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/paint-on-the-glue.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Now comes the fun part! Use your paint brush to <strong>gently brush glue<\/strong> along the outline of your animal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start pasting the tissue paper to the outside of your animal, then work your&nbsp;way towards the inside, pasting and gluing tissue paper on until the shape is filled in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 4: <strong><strong>It\u2019s all in the details<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Once your animal is colored and dry, go ahead and <strong>add details<\/strong> like eyes, nose, and a mouth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-2-1200x657.png\" alt=\"The completed fish suncatcher made from construction paper and tissue paper. \" class=\"wp-image-5464\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-2-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-2-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-2-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-2.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 5 (Optional): <strong><strong>Add a string or ribbon<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-figure-column-spacing is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border rounded-corners\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-4-1200x657.png\" alt=\"Three paper sun catcher crafts attached to string. \" class=\"wp-image-5466\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-4-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-4-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-4-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-4.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Thread a piece of string or ribbon through a hole&nbsp;that you place at the top of your suncatcher, and tie a knot at the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make sure the string is long enough<\/strong> so that your suncatcher can hang freely in front of a window.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eef7ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Step 6: <strong><strong>Find the Perfect Spot<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns reverse-order is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Hang your suncatcher in a window where it will catch the sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch as it <strong>casts colorful reflections<\/strong> around the room!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-3-1200x657.png\" alt=\"A fish and a turtle sun catcher craft hanging in a window. \" class=\"wp-image-5465\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-3-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-3-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-3-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Step-6-flight-3.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a suncatcher is a delightful way to add a touch of nature and color to your space. Not only is it a fun craft activity, but it also teaches kids about upcycling and reusing household items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, creativity has no bounds, so don&#8217;t be afraid to experiment and make your suncatcher uniquely yours!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craft a whimsical turtle-shaped suncatcher with everyday household items, brightening any space with captivating color reflections. An engaging project for all ages, this craft also promotes upcycling, fueling creativity beyond boundaries. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":5465,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[34,35],"class_list":["post-5385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","tag-activities","tag-crafts"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5385"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5385\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}