Nature Suncatchers

Last week we joined some friends for a hike along a local nature trail. Monkey brought along a bucket to collect any treasures we could find on the ground. 

We gathered leaves, sticks, and a few seed holders to use in our nature suncatchers. I got the idea here: http://handsonaswegrow.com/craft-for-toddlers-nature-collage-suncatcher/

Supplies: contact paper, construction paper, collection of nature treasures

First, I cut out two frames from the construction paper as well as two pieces of contact paper for each frame. 

Next, I got one piece of contact paper ready for each of us along with the treasures we collected on our walk. 

Then we got to work sticking as many treasures as we could onto the contact paper. 

Some didn't stick super well but since you put a second piece of contact paper on top that doesn't matter, as long as you make sure there is a good seal around the outside. 

After you've finished your collage, carefully stick the second piece of contact paper on top. If you don't get it perfect you can usually pull it back off right away... But it's easier to just sort of leave yourself some extra room on the edges - hence the frames. 

After that I taped the frames onto the contact paper. 

And voila!!

Monkey has already asked when we go on another "tree walk" to look for more treasures!

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