Monday, August 4, 2008

Music Monday #3

Today we made Flat Maracas, next week we will make round ones.

Before we could start the kids wanted a snack. I know the picture is crooked but Bridget looks like a doll sitting in that chair!
Here is what you need:
(the scent crayons aren't necessary but I had them and Lucas wanted to use the stinky crayons)
First color the plates
(I used small plates because I have kids with little hands, but you could use big ones.)
Bridget thought it was hilarious to sit with Lucas
Then you staple all around the edges, leaving a 2 inch hole at the top. Then you fill with rice.
(You don't have to use rice, dry popcorn-unpopped, salt, beans...anything will work)
Lucas was very into this, look how serious he is!
Bridget opted to use her hands
The last thing you do is staple the last 2 inches of the plate and shake away!
(staples work much better than glue and you don't have to worry about dry time)
Lucas was double checking my stapling job.
They were quite easy to make and will last a very long time. We put them in our music box and will use them for Jack's Big Music Show tonight. We are doing a music themed Family Home Evening.

(these pictures were all taken in Bridget's room, yes those diamonds are hand painted. My husband is great at full filling my visions. It looks awesome trust me!)

Happy Monday everyone!

7 comments:

Emily S. said...

i.love.the.pink.diamonds.

LOVE.


LOVE LOVE LOVE.

And your kiddos are so cute in their lil' chairs, concentrating so hard!!

Mary Scoville said...

I can't believe you have time to do all of this with two small children. I wish I was as inspired as you!

Danielle Smith said...

Shake it, Bridget! Shake it! Yet another successful Music Monday by ValerieRae!!

Christine said...

Your kids are really, really cute!

Courtney Lynn said...

I wish we lived closer so I could bring my kids over for Music Monday! You are awesome!

Aaron and Amy said...

You are sooo creative. i would have never thought of that. Your kids are sooo cute.

Jess said...

what a fun project!!!

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