Create A Simple Suncatcher

We are embracing both nature ( 30 Days Wild) and the #ABC123Challenge again this week with another make which is in keeping with the weather. This week we are focusing on the letter 's' and with it being rather sunny a sign Summer is on it's way. We have decided to create a suncatcher.
Create A Simple Suncatcher

Deciding on a Shape


Create A Simple Suncatcher

I asked my eldest daughter what design she wanted for her suncatcher and she decided a heart. So I cut one out of black card before cutting around it again this time inside the original heart so that I created a border. I then cut a square of contact paper and fixed them together.

 Outside the Petals Descended


Create A Simple Suncatcher

 Outside the petals from our flowers are descending on to the grassy floor. So we decided to gather some of these petals and placed them inside the heart on the contact paper. My eldest daughter is at an age now where she can follow a lot of the instructions I give her and I was very happy to see that her little sister decided she wanted to help gather petals too and help place them.

The Final Result


Create A Simple Suncatcher

Once we were happy about the arrangement of the petals within the heart we applied it to the window. I'm loving the contrast of the black card versus the colours of the petals in their hues of yellow, pink and white.

So there we have it a sun catcher that looks across our garden and brings us joy every time we walk past it.  Have you made a suncatcher before?


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Comments

  1. Karen Dennis11 June 2018 at 09:44

    This is very pretty, I am going to make one with the children #familyfun@_karendennis

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  2. Veronica Lee11 June 2018 at 10:53

    Love how pretty it looks. Pinning this!

    #GlobalBlogging

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  3. Kim Carberry11 June 2018 at 11:54

    Aww! That is really pretty! What a lovely craft x #MMBC

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  4. Michele Morin11 June 2018 at 15:15

    Beautiful, and a great way to preserve summer!

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  5. rosetintedramblings.blog11 June 2018 at 21:19

    nice <3 this took me back to my childhood when i used to make them like this. now I use real glass - didn't remember the connection until this moment #globalblogging

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  6. Dear Mummy Blog11 June 2018 at 21:50

    What a beautiful sun catcher and we love the shape of it and the way it reflects the light x #FamilyFunLinky

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  7. Fi Anderson12 June 2018 at 00:57

    What a beautiful idea! Thanks for sharing #GlobalBlogging

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  8. Claire Rocks12 June 2018 at 09:37

    What a simple and effective activity. thank you for sharing #itsok

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  9. Jaki12 June 2018 at 11:05

    So very pretty. I love this idea. Thanks for sharing with #TriumphantTales.

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  10. Kids, Cuddles and Muddy Puddles12 June 2018 at 14:10

    That such a great idea! My 2 year old daughter would love to do this. #TriumphantTales

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  11. Millie12 June 2018 at 20:26

    It’s beautiful.
    By contact paper do you mean sticky paper? #globalblogging

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  12. Tubbs13 June 2018 at 11:24

    What a lovely, simple idea! Pinched for toddlers group. Thank you :)

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  13. Nicole - Tales from Mamaville13 June 2018 at 14:03

    This is brilliant, and so simple. Thanks for sharing it with us at #itsok

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  14. Coombe Mill - Fiona16 June 2018 at 09:57

    So pretty and effective. We have been gathering fallen flower petals for all kinds of crafts of late, it is a great chance to bring colour to art in a very natural way. Your sun catchers are beautiful and a lovely reminder of summer. Well done your girls, they are really getting involved with your outdoor crafts now which is wonderful to see and full credit to you for coming up with such fun seasonal ideas.

    Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids

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  15. Jayne16 June 2018 at 15:34

    How pretty! I do love a colourful suncatcher, they are such a fun craft to do.

    Thanks for sharing with #MMBC. x

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  16. Unknown16 June 2018 at 15:39

    what a great idea - thanks for sharing

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  17. Mary @over40andamumtoone16 June 2018 at 15:53

    That's such a pretty and effective activity #countrykids

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  18. Heather Keet17 June 2018 at 04:03

    I loved making these with my daycare kids, they would lovingly stare at them throughout the day. Yours came out so pretty! #GlobalBlogging

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  19. Annette, 3 Little Buttons17 June 2018 at 17:02

    Awww that's so pretty!! I love the idea of using petals. We have made butterfly ones before, but using the old fashioned tissue paper method. Gorgeous! Thanks for joining us for the #dreamteam - we will definitely give this a try xx

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  20. Lakes Single Mum17 June 2018 at 17:26

    Lovely piece you have created together

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  21. Claire @ the ladybird's adventures18 June 2018 at 06:42

    Such a pretty and simple craft. I have done sun catchers in the past with my eldest. my youngest is the right age to start now too. #countrykids

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  22. PinkOddy19 June 2018 at 21:21

    I have never thought about using petals in a suncatcher - and we have a flower press to review too. What a lovely idea.

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  23. Booberrit28 June 2018 at 06:44

    #KidsandKreativity What an absolutely lovely idea and great learning tool!

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  24. Blissful Domestication6 July 2018 at 09:55

    What a lovely idea, and so effective! We have made sun catchers before, but not with petals, and they look so good I may have to give it a go. Thank you for linking up at #KidsandKreativity, I would be lovely to see you again next time x

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  25. Ann Hickman8 August 2018 at 12:08

    Wow, this is so simple and yet really effective. My girl loves collecting rose petals in hampton court so we will definitely try this. #makeitlinky

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