DIY Network

Beauty
Budget Decorating
Children's Activities

Cooking
Crafts & Projects
Playground
Other

Computers
Decorative Accessories
Doors
Entertaining
Faux Finishing
Finance
Fireplaces
Floors & Ceilings
Flowers & Plants
Food & Cooking
Furniture
Handles, Knobs & Hinges
Health
Household Tips
Insurance
Lamps & Lighting
Linens & Fabrics
Non-Traditional Housing
Outdoor
Painting & Staining
Pets
Recycling
Rooms & Furnishings
Safety
Stamping & Stenciling
Themed Decor
Wall Coverings
Wall Decor
Window Treatments

BEST OF LIVING

Mold Quiz
Home Safety
Room Planner
Pet Care Guide
Weekend Projects
DIY to the Rescue
Sparkling Solutions
Organize Your Home
Ultimate Media Room
Picture Perfect Parties
Queen of Clean

SPONSOR LINKS

Tambourine

From "DIY Kids"
episode DIK-213

It's easy to make your own tambourine.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

Materials:

Card stock or cardboard
10 1-1/2" fender washers
5 toothpicks
Hot glue
Scissors
Ruler
Clothespins
Markers or paint and brushes
Craft knife
Pencil
Glue

Measure and cut two pieces of card stock, 2" by 24".
Glue strips together, leaving a 1" tab at each end (figure A).
Cut five slots (figure B), 1/2" by 2", in the center of the strip, spacing about 1-1/2" apart. The cardstock can be stiff, so you may need an adult to help cut this.
Bend the strip into a circle and glue the tabs together, one overlapping the other (figure C). Hold together with clothespins while the glue dries. If needed, you can add an extra piece of cardboard over the seam where the ends meet to make it stronger.
Cut sharp ends off five toothpicks. Insert two washers through each toothpick (figure D). Hot-glue toothpick in the center of each slot so that washers are hand free.
Paint to decorate.

Tip: Have an adult supervise anytime you are using sharp tools and hot glue.

All products can be purchased at craft, hardware, and all-purpose stores nationwide. No special products are needed.

RESOURCES :
Musical Instruments
Model: 0531158713
Author: Meryl Doney
(1997)