Plastic Drinking StrawsFirst, I would use up any plastic straws you may already own. Upcycling them to crafts is much better than throwing them away. However, kid crafts using plastic straws may eventually be tossed to make room for new crafts. \For this reason, I would use up your existi...
So friends, if you don't have any on hand for this Hanukkah craft, PLEASE use paper instead. I happen to have many many bags of plastic drinking straws from IKEA so stay tuned for a bunch of crafts as I attempt to put a little dent in this collection by using them to make some fe...
Note: I tried using glue - it did not work. First, the glue did not want to stick to the plastic. Second, the straws began popping apart even after being held with clothespins. Third, I lost patience. Thread the needle with one of the lengths of thread. Push the needle through the...
Plastic wrap replacements: Beeswax-infused cloth Unpaper-Towels: Cloth towels in the kitchen – reusable, washable, no waste! Drinking Straws: Purchase metal straws; they usually come with a small scrub brush, and are easy to clean. I keep a microfiber cloth on my drying rack to set smaller...
re getting crafty with our drinking straws. Drinking straws do not only have to be used for drinking. Drinking straws make good supplies for craft projects. Plastic or paper drinking straws can be the building materials for kid’s arts and crafts projects, party props as well as for ...
Fine Motor Activity Using Straws My straw activity today is a new favorite because I was able to adapt it for my 3 1/2 year old as well as my 15 month old and they both were really focused on it. For the three year old I set out a plastic dredge container with a wide-holed lid...
If you can’t get hold of “real straw” to make these, you can also have a go using plastic drinking straws (use bright funky colours or white ones for snowflakes) or used rolled up newspapers! RED TED ART TV This video cannot be played because of a technical error.(Error Code: 102...
colorful drinking straws, or just one metallic or solid color if you prefer zip ties How To:This is so simple you're not gonna believe it, but you may need assistance from someone with lots of strength in their hands! All you do is take 25 or 30 straws, and gather them together in...
Step 3: Wrap Straws in Paper Spread wax paper on the table and pour a puddle of glue into the plastic lid. Place the paper strip face-down on the wax paper. Use the foam brush to coat the paper with a thin layer of glue. Lay the straw on the strip. ...
Plastic drinking straws Scissors Long red, white, and blue balloons Rubber bands Paper Markers Pencil To make it, cut a straw in half. Fold the tip of one straw and insert it into the end of the other until it is all the way inside. Slide the neck of a balloon over one end of you...