Suncatcher Craft

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids busy? This Suncatcher Craft is perfect for a sunny afternoon and easy enough for little hands to help with. We love easy crafts for kids like this one! Whether you're chasing away rainy day blues or just want to add a little sparkle to your windows, this summer activity is a winner!

This suncatcher craft is not only eye-catching, but it serves a very useful purpose when hung outdoors.

Why You'll Love This Suncatcher Craft

• Perfect for sunny days – As the weather warms up, this is a fun way to take your crafting outdoors and soak up some fresh air.
• Great for all ages – Easy enough for little hands, but fun for older kids too. It’s a simple project the whole family can enjoy together.
• Brightens up your yard or windows – These suncatchers add a pop of cheerful color wherever you hang them.
• Doubles as garden protection – Bonus! The shiny movement can help deter curious birds and critters from digging in your garden beds.
• A fun way to welcome spring – Celebrate the season with a craft that feels fresh, colorful, and full of sunshine-y vibes.

Supplies for Sun Catcher Craft

• Gel glue - It dries nice and clear!
• Old CD - Or a new one if that’s what you have on hand
• Colorful jewels and gems - Look for flat-backed gems in different shapes and colors. The more variety, the more your suncatcher will sparkle when the light hits it!
• Invisible thread or fishing line - For hanging.
• We used some old CDs we had lying around—hello, easy recycling!

anezus 120PCS Craft Jumbo Jewels, Large Sequins with 2 Pack1Elmer’s Liquid Gel School Glue, Washable, 7.625 Ounces, 1 CountVerbatim CD-RW 700MB 2X-12X Rewritable Media Disc - 25 Pack

 

How To Make a CD Suncatcher

1.Gather your supplies and head outside if the weather’s nice—this is a fun one to do in the sunshine!

2. Pick your jewels. Let the kids choose their favorite colors and shapes. It’s their time to shine (literally)!

3. Add glue. Squeeze a bit of gel glue onto the back of each jewel. Kids can place them on the shiny side of the CD, arranging and rearranging until they’re happy with the design.

4. Let it dry. The glue will take a few hours to fully dry, so this is a great time for a snack break.

5. Add string. Once dry, cut a piece of invisible thread or fishing line - about 15 inches long. Carefully slip it through the center hole of the CD and tie a knot.

6.Hang it up! Find a sunny spot outdoors (or even a bright window) and let your suncatcher sparkle.

How To Use This Suncatcher Craft for Kids

We hung our CD suncatchers over some seeds we had just planted. We had some hungry birds who kept trying to dig up our seeds but our suncatchers have stopped all that. The wind makes the CD spin and move and when the sun hits it, it creates lots of reflections.

Kids Suncatcher Crafts

Easy summer crafts like suncatchers are a bright way to keep kids creative and engaged on sunny days. They’re perfect for breaking up screen time, inspiring imagination, and making simple, sparkly memories together. Ready to catch some sunshine? Here are a few fun ideas to try:

• Suncatcher Craft for Kids Using Crayon Shavings
• Upcycled Plastic Suncatchers
• Nature Collage Suncatcher
• Rainbow Suncatchers

FAQs for Suncatcher Craft

Whether you're looking for a fun afternoon project or a clever way to protect your garden, this Suncatcher Craft checks all the boxes. It's simple, sparkly, and a great way to get creative with your kids, especially on those sunny summer days.