I know that with summer just around the corner and the kids soon out of school we will need lots of fun projects to keep us busy. These DIY Suncatchers are a great craft to do with kids of any age. They are quick enough to keep the attention of the little ones yet you can let older kids get so detailed and creative that they could even be fun to make at a preteen birthday party. Use freehand drawings, coloring pages, or my free printable. Whichever you choose, this suncatcher craft will be beautiful in your window or outside! You can use mason jar lids to frame the suncatchers and it makes them extra special.
DIY Suncatcher Craft Tutorial:
Suncatcher Craft Supplies:
- Mason Jar Lid Rings
- Colored Art Work or My Printable to Color
- Olive Oil
- Cotton Balls
- Scissors
- Twine, Ribbon, or String
- Glue
- Newspaper or Paper Towel
How To Make Suncatchers For Windows:
Cover your work surface with newspaper or paper towel to protect it as you work.
Mason Jar Lid Suncatchers
If you want your sun catcher to be more colorful you can paint the mason jar ring before beginning. Be sure to allow plenty of time for it to dry before putting your sun catcher together.
Window Suncatcher Printables:
Print out a couple of these free printables for your DIY suncatchers by clicking on the image below and selecting the file option and then the print option. Color using watercolor paints or markers. You could also use pages from a favorite coloring book or draw and color something freehand. You’ll want to be sure to trim the art to the size of your mason jar ring. Remember that mason jar ring sizes can vary.
Once you’ve colored your art carefully dip a cotton ball in olive oil and apply the oil to your paper. The oil will make the colored artwork become almost translucent and will allow the sun to shine through really well. The oil shouldn’t hurt your art but it’s always a good idea to check a small area first. Wipe off any excess oil with a dry cotton ball or paper towel. Set aside your art to dry.
Wrap ribbon, twine, or string around the outside of the mason jar ring and tie a knot at the top to secure it in place. Be sure to leave enough to use for hanging your suncatcher craft.
Carefully add a bead of glue to the inside of your mason jar lid ring. Place your artwork inside with the colored side facing out.
Hang your finished suncatcher in a window that gets plenty of sun and enjoy! They add a lot of color and character to a room. They can be done in colors that match current decor or in bright seasonal colors to add a pop of color. You can even make switch out the artwork in your sun catchers to celebrate each holiday of the year!
This suncatcher craft makes me feel happy and think uplifting thoughts as the light shines through them.
“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” -Hafiz
“Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find
Lay me on the ground
Fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find
Oh, heaven let your light shine down” -Collective Soul song lyrics
These little DIY suncatchers also make great gifts for mom and grandma with Mother’s Day coming up! They come out so cute that they are the perfect craft for adults and kids and you will want to make several so you can decorate several windows. I’d love to see yours! Tag us with @familyfocusblog #familyfocusblog!
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