Creating DIY kids hanger crafts can be a fun and creative way to repurpose hangers and engage children in crafting activities. Here are a few ideas for fun projects using kids hangers:
- Hanger Mobile:
- Materials: Kids hangers, string or yarn, colored paper or fabric, scissors, glue, markers, decorative items (optional).
- Instructions:
- Decorate the hangers using markers, paint, or decorative items like stickers or beads.
- Cut out shapes from colored paper or fabric, such as animals, stars, or flowers.
- Attach the shapes to the hangers using glue.
- Tie strings or yarn to the top of each hanger.
- Tie the other ends of the strings together, creating different lengths.
- Hang the hangers from a larger hoop or a hook, creating a mobile that can be hung from the ceiling or a doorway.
- Hanger Jewelry Organizer:
- Materials: Kids hangers, yarn or ribbon, clothespins, glue, paint (optional), decorative items (beads, sequins, etc.).
- Instructions:
- Paint or decorate the hangers if desired.
- Cut a length of yarn or ribbon and tie it between the two ends of the hanger, creating a loop for hanging.
- Attach clothespins along the bottom edge of the hanger to hold jewelry.
- Decorate the clothespins with paint, glue on beads or sequins, or other decorative items.
- Hang necklaces, bracelets, or earrings from the clothespins, using the hanger as a jewelry organizer.
- Hanger Picture Frame:
- Materials: Kids hanger, cardboard, colored paper, scissors, glue, markers, photos.
- Instructions:
- Remove the hook from the hanger, leaving just the frame shape.
- Cut a piece of cardboard slightly larger than the hanger frame.
- Cut a piece of colored paper slightly larger than the cardboard and glue it onto the cardboard.
- Decorate the colored paper with markers or other decorative items.
- Glue a photo onto the center of the colored paper.
- Attach the cardboard to the back of the hanger frame using glue.
- Hang or display the hanger picture frame.
- Hanger Wreath:
- Materials: Kids hangers, cardboard or foam wreath base, ribbon, artificial flowers or other decorative items, glue.
- Instructions:
- Wrap ribbon around the wreath base, securing it with glue or small dabs of hot glue.
- Remove the hook from the hangers, leaving just the frame shape.
- Attach the hangers to the wreath base by overlapping and securing them with glue or hot glue.
- Decorate the wreath with artificial flowers, bows, or other decorative items, using glue to attach them.
- Attach a loop of ribbon to the back of the wreath for hanging.
Remember to supervise children during these projects, especially when using scissors, glue, or other potentially hazardous materials. Adjust the complexity of the crafts based on the age and skill level of the children involved. Let their creativity shine, and have fun making unique crafts using kids hangers!
