3 fun crafts to make with Poppies products
Beat school holiday boredom with some simple crafts!
Make a pom-pom launcher, paper straw jewellery and a secret message decoder using paper cups, plates, straws and balloons all of which you can get at Poppies For Grace!
Pom-pom launcher
Use this easy to make pom-pom launcher to see how far or how high you can launch your pom-pom (can you beat it each time?). You can also make a target and see how many times you can hit the bullseye.
You will need:
- paper cup
- latex balloon
- duct tape
- scissors
- washi tape
- pom-pom
Step 1:
Using scissors or a cutting knife, carefully cut out the bottom of the cup.
Step 2:
Cut 1-2cm off the top of the balloon. Discard the top of the balloon.
Step 3:
Stretch the cut end of the balloon over the bottom of the cup and secure with duct tape, making sure the valve of the balloon is in the centre. Tie a knot in the balloon like you would if it was full of air.
Step 4:
Decorate with washi tape then load in your pom-pom and have fun!
Paper straw bead jewellery
You will need:
- paper straws
- ribbon or string
- scissors
Step 1:
Cut straws up into beads. You can make them all the same size or some small and some large or all different! If you want to make a bracelet, it's better to cut your beads on the smaller side so they sit neatly once strung on your ribbon or string.
Step 2:
Thread the paper straw beads on to the ribbon or string until you reach your desired length, leaving enough ribbon or string to tie a secure knot.
Step 3:
Secure with a knot and its ready to wear!
Secret message maker
You will need:
- small paper plate
- large paper plate
- paper fastener
- permanent marker
Step 1:
Divide the plates into at least 32 sections (our solid colour plates have 35 creases already in them so labelling your sections will be easy!) and label the small plate 1-32 and the large plate A-Z, adding in ! an ? marks as well as a heart (and a star if you have room).
Step 2:
Pierce the centre of each plate then secure together with a paper fastener.
Step 3:
Choose a starting number and move the heart (or star if you have one) to that position. Create your secret message, making sure to note the heart starting position at the top of your message.
Want some more crafty fun? Head to our Get Crafty Pinterest board for more things to make using simple materials.