Ice Suncatcher Ornaments – Beautiful Winter Activity!

Do you need extra motivation to get outside when the temperature drops below freezing?  Perhaps these ice ornaments will be just the thing to get you and your kids outside.

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These ice sun catchers can be made with a variety of items, are interesting to look at, and sparkle beautifully in the sun.  Plus, they are super easy to make- winter did most of the work for us!

How to Make Nature-Filled Ice Ornaments

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- Container - Nature treasures - Water - Something to Hang them with - Drill - Freezer space

Here’s what you’ll need for ice suncatchers:

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Maybe you’ve already collected some treasure on another walk that you could use today? You may suggest leaves, berries, grasses, pine needles, twigs, seeds, and such.

Directions

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These treasures all get put into the bottom of your freezing vessel.  Pour water over everything and leave this outside overnight or pop it into the freezer if it’s not cold enough.

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Once the disk is frozen, pry your ice ornament out of the container. Use your drill to make a hanging hole and hang your ice sun catcher in a spot where you can enjoy it sparkling in the sun.

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