We spend a lot of time on the beach at all times of the year, but especially during the warmer months of the year. And just like all children, The Boy likes to collect shells.
Lots of shells.
And it comes to a point when we have to start finding things to do with them.
So this weekend, we collected up shells with holes in them and we made a musical instrument with them!
How To Make A Shell Shaker
You'll need:
- a 'Y' shaped stick
- a variety of shells with holes in them (do try and collect different types so that you can discuss the names of them)
- string
- something to cut with
- Tie one end of the string to one of the 'Y' twigs. Wrap it around several times to make it stronger and also to hide the end of the string. Make a simple knot to fix it into place.
- Thread the shells onto the string, alternating the different types and the way that they are facing.
- Pull the string taut and wrap it around the other end of the 'Y', making a small knot to hold it in place. Wrap it around several times, tying it off tightly.
- Shake, shake, shake!
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Ooh I think we will try to do this in our next visit to the beach. And then probably try to prise it out of his hands on the journey home!!
Clever use of your shells. We have been at the beach all day too but much rushing around and no crafting. I bet the shells jingling together make a great sound. A lovely idea for Country Kids.
ah i love this idea. will be seeing how many shells we get this summer!!
Awesome idea! I bet that will be the first of many shell instruments by the sounds of it.
You're so lucky to be near the sea – I love hunting for shells and lazily making things with them whilst relaxing on the sand! x
Love this idea! Have bookmarked this and will have to give it a go with my daughter 🙂 Thanks
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What a cute {and very different} thing to do at the beach!
this is great! love shells – remind me of childhood, i grew up near the sea and we used to collect them
Such a great idea, I used to love collecting shells when I was younger
what a lovely idea and a great way to make use of the endless supply of sea shells that come home with you! i will pin this x
What a great idea – will have to do this with my boys x
Ooh yes, saw some of these over on Me and My Shadow's blog and sooo need to add them to my to do list! Yours turned out lovely!
Maggy
It must have been fun crafting a shaker. Though my guys keep on the move on the beach, it would have to be a crafting session at home.
Ah, I love this. We so need to spend more time at the beach, I don't think LM has ever been!
Very clever. I'm definitely giving this a go, The Pob loves collecting 🙂
That's fab! Will definitely have a go of this with the kids!
How lovely. We are going to put this on our to do list for our next beach visit and I shall tweet you a pic!
Oh that is clever – very nice.