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.
We created these lovely hanging storm clouds from a paper plate, black paint, cotton wool balls, thread and buttons.
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!).
Second, glue on the cotton wool balls to the top of the plate.
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?
J x
Fab simple idea. I like the buttons hanging underneath for the rain. Sounds like you had fun.
Thanks for linking #LetKidsbeKids
It was a great craft, they loved it! 🙂 x
Aww very cute! What a lovely idea ? xx
Thank you! 🙂 x
Love the imagination in this, a great toddler craft #ToddlerApprovedTuesday and #LetKidsbeKids
Thank you! 🙂 x
OOo, I love the buttons hanging down, a beautiful way to engage with the weather #toddlerapprovedtuesday
Thank you, it’s great for weather discussion. 🙂 x
Love, love this idea. Great way to turn a storm into a creative play opportunity. So stealing! #letkidsbekids
Thank you! Please steal away! 🙂 x
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
Thunder and lightning are my favourite storms, so much fun to watch, the boys love to look for the lightning too! 🙂 x
Oh, I love the button idea. I’m definitely gonna make those with the kids.
#letkidsbekids
Thank you! Have fun making them! 🙂 x
This is a great idea especially to keep the children occupied while it’s miserable outside! Thanks for hosting #howtosunday x
Thank you! 🙂 x
As you know, I love these! Great choice for this weeks #howtosunday xx
Thank you Leandra! 🙂 x
I love this! How cute are those buttons?! Thanks for sharing and hosting #HowToSundays x
Thank you and you’re welcome! 🙂 x
I love the way you have used the buttons ? My son loves storms. We have many imaginary tornadoes in our house!
Lol, we had gales for the planes to fly through?! 🙂 x
Great way to get kids thinking about the weather – looks loads of fun too x
Thank you Sarah! 🙂 x
What a lovely idea Jenny! Bet the boys had a great time making these 🙂 Thanks for sharing #HowToSundays
They had so much fun! 🙂 x
I love this idea, what a great way to keep them amused in the yucky weather! Thanks for hosting another great #howtosunday
Thank you! You’re welcome, I love this linky! 🙂 x
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! 🙂
Thanks! They both had so much fun with this! 🙂 x