Upcycled Jingle Bell Tambourine
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Make some noise at your next party! Ring in any New Years’ countdown, birthday surprise, or July 4th get-together with customizable tambourines.
Materials
Fuzzy Sticks
Glitter
Jingle Bells
Paintbrushes
Acrylic Paints
2 Large Paper Plates
Pencil
Scissors
Hole Puncher
Instructions
Step 1.
Gather your supplies.
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Step 1.
Gather your supplies.
Step 2.
Take a paper plate and draw 8 marks around the plate about 1/2 inch from the edge.
TIP: Try to space them out equally.
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Step 2.
Take a paper plate and draw 8 marks around the plate about 1/2 inch from the edge.
TIP: Try to space them out equally.
Step 3.
Take a hole puncher and punch holes where you made each mark.
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Step 3.
Take a hole puncher and punch holes where you made each mark.
Step 4.
Take a second plate and place it flush with the first plate so that the plate edges are facing one another. This should create a hole in the middle of the plates. Use the first plate as a guide and using your pencil trace the same marks on the second plate.
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Step 4.
Take a second plate and place it flush with the first plate so that the plate edges are facing one another. This should create a hole in the middle of the plates. Use the first plate as a guide and using your pencil trace the same marks on the second plate.
Step 5.
Repeat Step 3 making holes over each mark.
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Step 5.
Repeat Step 3 making holes over each mark.
Step 6.
Take a fuzzy stick and thread on a jingle bell. Slip this piece through the lined-up holes of both plates. Curl the fuzzy stick to form a circle then cut any excess fuzzy stick.
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Step 6.
Take a fuzzy stick and thread on a jingle bell. Slip this piece through the lined-up holes of both plates. Curl the fuzzy stick to form a circle then cut any excess fuzzy stick.
Step 7.
Repeat this process for all 8 holes. You have now created your own handmade jingling tambourine!
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Step 7.
Repeat this process for all 8 holes. You have now created your own handmade jingling tambourine!
Step 8.
To decorate your tambourine, use the positive star shape and place it on the tambourine. Use a pencil to trace around this shape. Repeat this shape as desired.
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Step 8.
To decorate your tambourine, use the positive star shape and place it on the tambourine. Use a pencil to trace around this shape. Repeat this shape as desired.
Step 9.
Use acrylic paint to decorate your tambourine.
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Step 9.
Use acrylic paint to decorate your tambourine.
Step 10.
Outline the painted star shapes with glitter glue for a fun accent. After one side dries, repeat on the other side to have a decorated handmade tambourine!
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Step 10.
Outline the painted star shapes with glitter glue for a fun accent. After one side dries, repeat on the other side to have a decorated handmade tambourine!