17 Homemade Suncatchers to Make
When spring finally arrives, that means we can dive headfirst into our favorite spring crafts for kids: homemade suncatchers! Making decorative crafts like these is the perfect way to add a little cheer to your home, and we guarantee that kids will love these colorful crafts.
There are tons of ways you can make your own suncatchers, depending on the craft supplies you have at hand. With these kids’ craft projects, you can learn how to make suncatchers out of just about anything, from paper to pony beads and so much more. Homemade suncatchers also make great homemade gift ideas for any member of your family, too! After all, who doesn’t enjoy a little pop of color in their day? These home decor craft ideas are sure to delight your entire family. Make an array of these homemade suncatchers now, and enjoy them through spring and summer!
Melted Bead Projects
Beads aren’t just for making jewelry. These plastic bead suncatchers are tons of fun to make, and they’re essentially effortless. All you have to do is pick your favorite homemade suncatcher from the list below, grab beads in all your favorite colors, and get crafting!
Melted Bead Suncatcher Craft for Kids
This Melted Bead Suncatcher Craft for Kids will have beautiful rays of sparkling colored light bursting through your windows. If you are looking for some easy crafts for kids, a plastic bead suncatcher is a great idea!
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Rainbow Spiral Melted Bead Suncatcher
A great way to bring the sunshine indoors is with a cool suncatcher. You can try this fun Rainbow Spiral Melted Bead Suncatcher for a great summer craft for kids.
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Happy Heart Melted Bead Suncatcher
You can try all three variations and make tons of heart-shaped plastic bead suncatchers for all of your loved ones.
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Beautiful Bead Suncatcher
Let the sun shine in this morning! This Beautiful Bead Suncatcher is a great DIY craft for kids that will definitely brighten up your home.
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Pizza Pan Suncatcher
Love pizza? You'll LOVE this sun catcher! It is definitely a craft that will catch the eyes. This beautiful and colorful DIY suncatcher is one you'll want to make instantly.
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Recycled Crafts
When spring arrives, skip the trip to the store and start planning for sunshine by making these thrifty homemade suncatchers! With these recycled crafts, you can get the dazzling homemade decorations you’re looking for without spending a cent. Who knew crafts with household items could be so beautiful?
Bejeweled Jug Suncatchers
Looking for a fun way to use a few beautiful plastic jewels? Try this Bejeweled Jug Suncatcher. Quickly hang these up with a cute ribbon and you'll have an adorable mini DIY suncatcher.
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Sunny Day Hot Air Balloons
Looking for a thrifty recycled craft that's guaranteed to make you smile? Sunny Day Hot Air Balloons are perfect for you.
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Melted Crayon Art Ideas
Crayons are a go-to material when it comes to crafting with kids, so why not turn a tried-and-true favorite into a completely original art project idea? Melted crayon art ideas that double as DIY home decor are simply brilliant, and they’re fun for kids to make.
Little Hands Butterfly Suncatcher
You will love how cute these Little Hands Butterfly Suncatchers turn out! This is a great kids' craft idea for the little ones in your life.
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Melting Colors Suncatcher
Each one you make will not be the same! These unique homemade suncatchers are definitely one to bookmark for the future. Not only are they beautiful, but they are a ton of fun to make at home too!
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Paper Crafts for Kids
Did you know that you can transform tissue paper crafts into stunning homemade decorations for your windows? Suncatchers are the perfect paper crafts for kids to make to celebrate sunny weather, and they’re perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to try since they are no tricky techniques involved.
Majestic Butterfly Suncatcher
Homemade suncatchers are fabulous activities to do with kids when you want to brighten up your windows with summertime decorations. This Majestic Butterfly Suncatcher will look gorgeous in your window when the flowers that your kids have picked show against the sunlight.
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Butterfly Suncatchers
Let the light shine in through these lovely Butterfly Suncatchers. Paper crafts for kids like these wonderful decorative crafts make stunning classroom decorations and gifts for family members.
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Stained Glass Paper Stars
Stained Glass Paper Stars are just as colorful as stained glass, but you can easily remove them from your window whenever you want.
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Million Dollar Suncatcher
The Million Dollar Suncatcher looks absolutely stunning, but it can be produced by a child in preschool. Projects for children should be easy to complete and look impossible to create, and this craft for children does just that.
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Touching Tissue Paper Hearts
You won't be shattering any hearts this Valentine's Day because the Touching Tissue Paper Hearts aren't real stained glass, though they look convincing.
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Other Homemade Suncatchers
Still need more home decor ideas? We’re a little obsessed with stained glass crafts, so these homemade suncatchers are a few of our favorites. Learn how to make suncatchers that will amaze everyone with these easy home decor crafts.
Glass Gem Suncatchers
With this art project idea, you can learn how to make suncatchers the easy way. Glass Gem Suncatchers are totally effortless, but the end result is simply stunning.
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Stained Glass Suncatcher Cling
Make this Stained Glass Suncatcher Cling with your children. Your older child can even complete the first step by himself or herself.
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Stained Glass Magnolia Flowers
These beautiful paper crafts for kids make great gifts kids can make for mom, no matter how old they are.
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Which one of these homemade suncatchers do you want in your window?
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