Recycled Nature Suncatcher

This is a fun activity to do anytime of the year. I also got the idea for this project from the Garfield Park Conservatory.

Finished project

Materials you will need

You will need two clear take out container lids, a holepunch, yarn or ribbon, and a variety of fresh natural materials. I did this project on a cold February day, so the green materials that were available to me was very limited. I found winter rye, moss, and some Azalea leaves in my yard. As well as some dried flowers left from the fall.

Slip the holepunch on the side of the lid and punch one hole. You will need to wiggle the holepunch.

Be sure to put the hole in the exact same spot on both the lids.

Now, place your natural materials on the "deep" side of the lid. Tear up the natural materials so they are small bits. Don't overload it otherwise it will mold later on.

Place one lid over the other in the exact same orientation (shallow side of one will rest on the deep side of the other).
The holes MUST line up!

Snap the lids together.

Hang & enjoy! The natural materials will dry out over time, but as long as you haven't but anything really thick inside, such as flower centers, it will not mold.