Mummy Daisy has some wonderful tricks and tips to upcycle bits and bobs around the house. These activities are a great activity for our Little Frosties, whilst encouraging recycling and repurposing waste.
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You will need:
- Tin Can
- Yellow Paint
- 2 Bottle Caps
- Black Sticky Tape (electrical tape is perfect)
- Thread (for hanging) or a stick (to put in the ground)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black Marker
Method
- To begin you will need to clean and dry your tin.
- Next, paint the tin until it is a nice yellow colour. If using spray paint, make sure to do this outside or in a well-ventilated area. Let the tin dry completely before moving to the next steps. This usually takes 1-2 hours.
- Once the tin has dried, use the black tape to create stripes by securing it around the tin. If needed, use glue for extra strength. At least 2 but potentially 3 stripes will fit on your tin depending upon size.
- For the bee face, use the marker to create a smile you like. Next, draw eyes on the bottle caps and then secure them to the front (former bottom) of the tin with glue.
- Next, use the piece of black paper or plastic and cut it into wings to glue on top of your bee.
- Then, punch a hole in the top of the tin to thread string through or can glue it beneath the wings, to hang from a tree. Alternatively, you can punch a hole in the bottom of your tin and put a stick through to place it in the ground among your flowers.
Instructions thanks to www.diyncrafts.com