CREATE A CRAFT
Alot of people claim to be crafty, but my sister Rose is definately the queen of crafting. She will share a craft idea weekly, I hope you will try many of them and return often to see whats new!
*RAINSTICK*
Begin with an empty cardboard tube from giftwrap, paper towel or toilet
paper (WARNING: Toilet paper tube rainstick will only encourage a light
tinkle!) and construction paper or kraft paper. Cut 1-2 sheets of heavy
paper into 1" strips lengthwise. Tape end to end and fanfold (like lots of
W's)-no bigger sections than will fit easily into tube. Attach one end
paper to one end of tube with masking tape. Drop folded strip through tube
and attach other end with tape at the other end of the tube. Close off one
end of tube by covering over with strips of masking tape. Secure it by going
around the tube with tape. Next, you'll need 2-4 hand-fulls of rice,
beans or popcorn (DRY, UNCOOKED)--more if your hands are little, or
if you need to conjure up lots of rain! Close the second end like you did
the first one. Decorate the outside of the tube using your imagination (and any
art supplies you have on hand). Here are a few suggestions: You could
tear and glue on scraps of tissue paper. Draw/paint/sequin on an indian
design. Glue on a yarn design to represent the rainbow and flowers that will follow
the rain. Coat in glue and sprinkle with colored sand. Dangle 6"-one foot lengths
of nylon cord or string or raffia and attach a rattle snake tail (What,
you don't have one? Try some beads for a pretty good imitation). Also,
dangle a couple of colorful feathers for a festive touch. This and
a little war paint ought to bring on the rain any day now. Shake your rainsticks
to hear the rain. Good luck! I'll be watching for the clouds! If you
enjoyed this craft, return for a future installment. 'Till next time--Rose
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