Description
Create a vibrant Lemon Suncatcher to brighten your home with sunlight and color.
Materials
- Colored tissue paper (various shades of yellow, green, and orange)
- Clear contact paper
- Scissors
- A pencil
- A marker
- A circular template (like a small plate)
- String or fishing line for hanging
- Optional: Glitter or sequins for added sparkle
Instructions
- Draw your shapes: Trace two circles on cardboard using a circular template and cut them out.
- Create the lemon flesh: Cut yellow tissue paper into squares or triangles.
- Design the lemon layer: Cut green tissue paper into thin strips for the lemon border.
- Assemble the suncatcher: Lay clear contact paper sticky side up, place the cardboard circle on top, and arrange yellow and green tissue paper.
- Seal the design: Cover with another piece of contact paper.
- Finish with a border: Trim edges and punch a hole at the top for hanging.
- Hang your suncatcher where it can catch the sunlight.
Notes
Use bright colors and layers of tissue paper for depth. Supervise children with scissors.