Monday, December 27, 2010

Make Some Noise

Last year we made these noisemakers for New Year's Eve:


I have every intention of making them again this year because C and R enjoyed them so much last year.  I figured I would post the directions from last year's post now to give you time to make your own.  This is how we did it:

Decorate two small styrofoam or paper bowls with markers, paint, or whatever you want.

Hot glue a craft stick (you may want to use two sticks to make it stronger, the bowls get heavy once filled) to one of the bowls.  Punch holes on the sides of the bowl and tie a ribbon through each hole.

Add some small items to the bowl.  We used jingle bells and bottle caps but you can use buttons, dried beans or pasta, beads, or whatever you have on hand.


Glue the other bowl on top (we used hot glue) and glue buttons to the end of your ribbons.  We also decided to add a little glitter glue at this point.  Allow to dry thoroughly.   You may want to staple the bowls together too. 


Have a very happy new year!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those are cute! I like the recycled materials used inside to make the noise.

Anonymous said...

oo very fun noise maker! Do you let your kiddos stay up? Or do they just celebrate before bed?

Kristi @ Creative Connections for Kids said...

Very cute and festive!

Ticia said...

That looks super fun

Natalie PlanetSmarty said...

Noise makers are fun, and yours look so very cute! Anna already brought several from school (and that doesn't include her own M&D instrument band), so I think we are all set for New Year.

An Almost Unschooling Mom said...

Makes me think of the Karate Kid :)

Sherri said...

I love love love making noise on the New Year...these are awesome!!!

How are you all over it already...I am still cleaning and organizing from Christmas...your amazing! =)

Brimful Curiosities said...

This will save me a trip to Walgreens...no need to buy what we can make!

Candace April said...

Great noisemaker craft!