After the stormy days we had last week, the boys and I decided to have a little crafting session to recreate the horrible weather outside. So we decided on a storm cloud craft activity!
Storm Cloud Craft
We created these lovely hanging storm clouds from a paper plate, black paint, cotton wool balls, thread and buttons. It’s the perfect little storm cloud craft for rainy days!
First you need to paint the plate black and let it dry (which I was out-voted on, they were very wet as we continued!). I highly recommend you wait until it’s dry to stop making a black painted mess everywhere!
Second, glue on the cotton wool balls to the top of the plate. PVA glue should be fine for this, just squash down the cotton wool onto the glue.
Punch holes around the bottom edge and thread short lengths of thread through and tie off. Thread blue buttons to the other end of the thread and tie on.
Add a ribbon or thread to hang.
Ta-da!
What did you do in the storm?
Let kids be kids says
Fab simple idea. I like the buttons hanging underneath for the rain. Sounds like you had fun.
Thanks for linking #LetKidsbeKids
Caroline (Becoming a SAHM) says
Aww very cute! What a lovely idea ? xx
Coombe Mill says
Love the imagination in this, a great toddler craft #ToddlerApprovedTuesday and #LetKidsbeKids
Mamavsteacher says
OOo, I love the buttons hanging down, a beautiful way to engage with the weather #toddlerapprovedtuesday
Lucy says
Love, love this idea. Great way to turn a storm into a creative play opportunity. So stealing! #letkidsbekids
Leandra says
These are so effective Jenny, I just love them. I love how you’ve created a craft out of ‘miserable’ weather! Although I must admit I’m a little partial to storms myself and so far T seems to be the same. I’m sure he’d love to make these when we look at the weather next year. Thanks for sharing with #toddlerapprovedtuesday x
Tanya says
Oh, I love the button idea. I’m definitely gonna make those with the kids.
#letkidsbekids
lizzie ( firstooth ) says
This is a great idea especially to keep the children occupied while it’s miserable outside! Thanks for hosting #howtosunday x
Leandra says
As you know, I love these! Great choice for this weeks #howtosunday xx
Our Cherry Tree says
I love this! How cute are those buttons?! Thanks for sharing and hosting #HowToSundays x
Sarah says
I love the way you have used the buttons ? My son loves storms. We have many imaginary tornadoes in our house!
Sarah says
Great way to get kids thinking about the weather – looks loads of fun too x
Sara @ Handy Herbs says
What a lovely idea Jenny! Bet the boys had a great time making these 🙂 Thanks for sharing #HowToSundays
Charlotte says
I love this idea, what a great way to keep them amused in the yucky weather! Thanks for hosting another great #howtosunday
Su {Ethan & Evelyn} says
What a wonderful idea! I love your little man is so enjoying the painting, punching through the hole and making the rainfalls. It is such a great process for them to learn about the weather. So wonderful! 🙂
Jenny Eaves says
It was a great craft, they loved it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you, it’s great for weather discussion. 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! Please steal away! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thunder and lightning are my favourite storms, so much fun to watch, the boys love to look for the lightning too! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! Have fun making them! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you Leandra! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you and you’re welcome! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Lol, we had gales for the planes to fly through?! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you Sarah! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
They had so much fun! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! You’re welcome, I love this linky! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thanks! They both had so much fun with this! 🙂 x