Make as many of these suncatchers as your heart desires!
    You will need:
  • An adult to help on some steps
  • Copper or Brass wire, 16-20 gauge, available at hardware or craft stores.
  • All-purpose adhesive glue, such as Duco cement
  • Wire cutters
  • Pink and red tissue paper
  • Elmer's glue
  • Scissors
  • Clear nail polish
  • Needle & thread

Step 1

Using the wire cutters, cut an 12 inch piece of copper wire. Then bend the wire in half. Your hearts can be many different sizes, so this 12 inch piece is just a start.

Step 2

Bend the wire into a heart shape. Glue the heart together by putting a dab of Duco cement where the wires cross. Let dry. Cut off the extra wire with the wire cutters.

Step 3

Rub Elmer's glue all over the underside of the wire heart with your finger. Press the glued side down onto a single sheet of tissue paper. Make sure the entire heart touches the tissue. Let dry.

Step 4

Using scissors, cut off the extra tissue paper around the heart.

Step 5

Apply two coats clear nail polish to each side of heart, one side at a time. Let each coat of polish dry before you apply the next one. You can make one or two more hearts, each a little smaller than the first one.

Step 6

To join your hearts, first thread the needle. Gently poke it through the tissue paper at the top of one heart and the bollom of the next heart. Form a large loop and tie both ends of the thread together in a tiny knot.
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Sara (yes, I love Valentine's Day!)
Sara@openhere.com
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