Chasing Cozy

by Leslie Claire

DIY

HOW TO MAKE ACORN SAILBOATS

ACORN SAILBOATS
Acorn Sailboat Craft

These easy acorn sailboats make the perfect kid’s craft any afternoon.

SUPPLIES

  • Hot glue gun and extra glue
  • Gauze or another fabric with lots of texture
  • Large acorn tops
  • Skewers or toothpicks
  • Wire cutters

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INSTRUCTIONS

  1. First, plug in your hot glue gun. I would recommend using a mini size for more precision since you’ll be dealing with small parts like the acorn tops and toothpicks.
  2. Next, cut your toothpicks into various lengths with your wire cutters, ranging from 0.75″-1.5″. These will eventually be your sail masts.
  3. Then, cut your fabric into various sized triangles. These will be you acorn sails. You can cut extras and add multiple to a sailboat.
  4. Add a small dot of hot glue to the center of the inside of you acorn tops, and attach the skewer piece. Hold it for a few seconds to make sure it dried straight.
  5. Finally, add glue to your acorn sailboat mast and attach the triangle of fabric. Now you have your sails. I made mine in mixed sizes and added a double sail for a more whimsical look.
supplies needed for the acorn sailboat craft
Supplies prepped for the acorn sailboats
the completed acorn sailboat craft
The completed acorn sailboats, ready to play with.

These would be fun for kids to play within a sensory bin, or just as a simple toy where their imaginations can run wild. There’s something a little magical about simple, nature-inspired crafts that adds charm to your day.

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EASY DIY DOOR TASSEL WITH AIR DRY CLAY BEADS

Supplies

How To Make Your Beads

  1. Break your air dry clay into smaller pieces. I didn’t measure because I didn’t want the beads to all be exactly the same.
  2. Roll clay into a sphere using your hands against a hard surface.
  3. Poke a large hole thorough the center using the wooden skewer.
  4. Let clay dry for three or four days. On the package mine said to let dry for to to three days, but that wasn’t enough for these thick beads.
  5. Once completely dry you can paint and embellish the beads.
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