Funky Play Bracelets

Most of the time we spend buying expensive kids accessories and our sweethearts end up either breaking them up or losing them within a tiny span of time. So, here is an idea that will enable us to reuse and recycle in an economical and easy way! And no one feels bad even if it breaks in an hour :D

Things required to make this absolutely swanky play bracelets for kids, are-

1. Some colourful plain/glitter foam sheets
2. Craft Glue
3. A pair of scissors
4. Empty Kitchen towel roll
5. Craft paper
6. Pencil

Let's get started by cutting out a 1.5" piece from the used up kitchen towel roll.

First mark an outline with a pencil so that the circular piece that we cut has equal width throughout.

Make a slit in this small roll as shown in the pic.
Now take a colourful craft paper and measure it with the bracelet to cut out a piece.

Stick the craft paper on the bracelet like this,

Fold the edges on the sides to make a neat base.

Now take a foam sheet and cut out a flower

We'll make a layered flower, hence I have cut out smaller pieces from different glitter paper and foam sheets.

Just stick them on top of each other to get the layered effect.

Stick the flower on the bracelet prepared earlier.

Let it set for a while.

You can make different shapes and styles as well.

Let the kids have fun with this easy-peasy pretend play DIY toy!!

You can also buy ready to use glitter foam sheet sticker here.

Springy Spider

Kids enjoy all kinds of pranks. This freaky spider prop would be a great toy to make and play with as well.

Things required:

1. Plain paper (slightly thick)
2. Black paint / sketch pen
3. Brush
4. Goggly eye
5. Some rubber band
6. Craft Pipe cleaner (optional)
7. A pair of scissors
8. Glue
9. Black thread

First draw a circle with the help of a circular object on the plain paper and cut.

Also cut out 6 strips to make the legs.

Paint all of these black. You can use brush pen as well.

Stick the goggly eyes on the circle.

Just to give it a weird look, I have used one large and one small goggly eye. Set it aside to dry and cut a few rubberbands in small pieces, like this,

For the moustache, make about 15 to 20 loops with the black thread and tie it in the center.

Cut the loops to give it a bushy look.

Now take the 6 paper strips and fold it like this to make the legs of the spider.

(You can use the pipe cleaner to make the legs instead of the paper strip.)
After this, we need to pierce two holes in the body of the springy spider so that we can insert the thread in it.

Let's stick the legs and the moustache on it.

We can use sticky tape to fix the legs in place. Apply glue near the goggly eyes and paste the moustache.

Insert the thread into the holes made previously and tie a knot on the inner side. Drop some glue drops on the body of the spider and sprinkle the rubber band pieces. Let it stay for a while.

When its dry, just flip it so that the unstuck rubber band pieces fall off. Tie the other end of the black thread on a paper stick or a wick, whichever is available.

The springy spider is ready to jump!

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