DIY wind chime craft supply list for kids
For a supervised outdoor-themed craft for elementary children. This version uses lightweight materials rather than metal tubes or glass pieces.
What to buy
Sturdy paper cups
30
Plastic pony beads
500 beads
Jingle bells
100
Cotton string
3 rolls
Plastic drinking straws
100
Wooden craft sticks
100
Washable acrylic paint
12 colors
Paintbrushes
30
Hole punch
3
Child-safe scissors
20 pairs
Masking tape
2 rolls
Paper towels
2 rolls
Name labels
1 sheet
Who this list is for
This DIY wind chime craft supply list is for a supervised outdoor-themed craft for elementary children. It uses lightweight paper cups, plastic pony beads, straws, craft sticks, and jingle bells instead of metal tubes or glass pieces.
How to use this list
Begin by painting sturdy paper cups with washable acrylic paint and paintbrushes, then let them dry. Use hole punches and child-safe scissors to prepare hanging points and string lengths. Children can thread plastic pony beads, jingle bells, plastic drinking straws, and wooden craft sticks onto cotton string, then attach the strands to the cup with masking tape as needed. Add name labels before the chimes are displayed.
Common mistakes
Do not replace the listed lightweight pieces with metal tubes or glass decorations. Keep string strands short enough that the craft remains manageable and does not tangle during assembly. Avoid threading beads and bells before the cup has a planned arrangement of holes. Paper towels are useful for paint cleanup and drying brush handles between colors.
What is on this list
Gather 30 sturdy paper cups, 500 plastic pony beads, 100 jingle bells, three rolls of cotton string, 100 plastic drinking straws, and 100 wooden craft sticks. The list also includes 12 washable acrylic paint colors, 30 paintbrushes, three hole punches, 20 pairs of child-safe scissors, two rolls of masking tape, paper towels, and name labels. Cross off supplies already available.
When you are done
Check each wind chime for secure strings, beads, bells, and craft-stick pieces before it is moved. Let painted cups dry fully on a flat surface. Return unused beads, bells, string, and paint to organized containers for another classroom craft.
FAQ
Who is "DIY wind chime craft supply list for kids" for?
This DIY wind chime craft supply list is for a supervised outdoor-themed craft for elementary children. It uses lightweight paper cups, plastic pony beads, straws, craft sticks, and jingle bells instead of metal tubes or glass pieces.
How should I use "DIY wind chime craft supply list for kids"?
Begin by painting sturdy paper cups with washable acrylic paint and paintbrushes, then let them dry. Use hole punches and child-safe scissors to prepare hanging points and string lengths. Children can thread plastic pony beads, jingle bells, plastic drinking straws, and wooden craft sticks onto cotton string, then attach the strands to the cup with masking…
What should I skip or avoid with "DIY wind chime craft supply list for kids"?
Do not replace the listed lightweight pieces with metal tubes or glass decorations. Keep string strands short enough that the craft remains manageable and does not tangle during assembly. Avoid threading beads and bells before the cup has a planned arrangement of holes. Paper towels are useful for paint cleanup and drying brush handles between colors.
What is on the "DIY wind chime craft supply list for kids" list?
Gather 30 sturdy paper cups, 500 plastic pony beads, 100 jingle bells, three rolls of cotton string, 100 plastic drinking straws, and 100 wooden craft sticks. The list also includes 12 washable acrylic paint colors, 30 paintbrushes, three hole punches, 20 pairs of child-safe scissors, two rolls of masking tape, paper towels, and name labels. Cross off suppl…
What should I do when I am done?
Check each wind chime for secure strings, beads, bells, and craft-stick pieces before it is moved. Let painted cups dry fully on a flat surface. Return unused beads, bells, string, and paint to organized containers for another classroom craft.
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