This windsock craft could not be any easier, or more inexpensive. It is made of recyclables and is waterproof. We’re planning to make a few more to decorate our garden! To make your own waterproof windsock, you will need: scissors, string, plastic bags, and an empty soda bottle.
Cut a ring from the soda bottle as shown. The edges may be a little sharp, so use caution.
Cut 1 inch wide strips out of the plastic bags. The more colorful the bags, the prettier your windsock will be!
Fold the strip in half and thread the folded end through the soda bottle ring. You should have a loop on one side of the ring, and the tails on the other.
Thread the tails of the plastic strip through the loop, and pull gently. Repeat with all of your plastic strips until the soda bottle ring is completely covered.
Hang and enjoy! Emily wanted to run around with hers a bit first…..
So much fun!!
So much fun!!
June 29th, 2009 on 5:08 pm
Cool idea! It looks pretty easy to do too.
June 29th, 2009 on 6:36 pm
That is a great idea!
June 29th, 2009 on 8:21 pm
Got to love that smile – pure joy! We'll be sure to try this.
June 30th, 2009 on 2:17 am
cute idea I love it
June 30th, 2009 on 4:12 am
Qué buena idea!
June 30th, 2009 on 8:26 am
An old kite would work too, instead of plastic bags and be very colorful.
-Phyllis
June 30th, 2009 on 9:47 am
Yet another fabulous idea!
June 30th, 2009 on 10:22 am
These are beautiful.
June 30th, 2009 on 1:06 pm
@ Phyllis — Oh, I love the old kite idea! I'm pretty sure we have one just lying around in the garage somewhere…. I'll give it a try, thanks!!
July 2nd, 2009 on 8:28 pm
oh bookmarking this for sure. my Girl scout can do this next April as a recycle/reuse project.
July 3rd, 2009 on 2:16 pm
What a great and simple craft!!! I love the last picture. She is having so much fun. Thanks for the great idea.
July 3rd, 2009 on 6:29 pm
This is so easy and creative, I love it! Thanks so much for sharing so many amazing projects. I'll be linking.
July 12th, 2009 on 8:49 pm
Love it – had to link here. (Though I'm a week behind leaving a comment . . .)
August 4th, 2009 on 7:55 pm
We just did this today & posted. So simple and yet so fun for my boys. Thank you for your great ideas!!