The flower sun catcher is a lovely arts and crafts activity to say hello to summertime and celebrate the summer solstice!
The summer solstice marks midsummer and the longest day of the year. The word solstice comes from the Latin word ‘solstitium’ meaning ‘sun standing still’. At this point, the sun stops before changing direction.
The flower sun catcher looks wonderful hanging up in a window, doorway or as a summer party decoration!
DOWNLOAD FLOWER SUN CATCHER TEMPLATE
You will need:
- printed sun catcher template
- cardboard - I used a cereal box
- clear contact paper
- flowers, petals, stems, leaves
- scissors
- colouring pens, pencils or crayons
- glue
- holepunch
- 40 cm-length ribbon or string
How to make:
- Print out the flower sun catcher and contact paper circle templates. Cut them both out. You will need to cut out the middle of the sun catcher too as shown.
- Trace the sun catcher template onto your card twice to make 2 shapes. I used the back of a cereal box.
- Cut them both out.
- Decorate your sun catchers.
- Trace the circle template onto clear contact paper twice and cut them both out.
- Peel the paper off one of your contact paper circles and place it sticky side up.
- Have fun decorating the contact paper with your flowers.
- Once you've finished decorating, peel the paper off the remaining contact paper circle and place it over the flowers sticky side down. Press the contact paper as firmly as you can over the flowers to seal them. This will make them last longer and keep everything in place.
- Put glue on the back of both of the card sun catcher shapes.
- Stick the contact paper circles to one of the shapes.
- Place the remaining shape on top right side up as shown.
- Punch a hole in the top of the sun catcher.
- Thread the ribbon or string through the hole and tie it to create a hanging loop.
Hang up your flower sun catcher in a sunny window or door and enjoy watching the sunlight shine through!
For more summertime activities, why not bake a batch of strawberry yoghurt muffins, press your own flowers, or print out some lovely summer party bunting!
SHOP WOODCUTTER DRESSING UP COSTUME
Let's keep in touch!
Sign up below to receive a free children's activity pack delivered straight to your inbox each month, together with the latest news and special offers from Another World Costumes.
