Have you got piles of conkers around your home…left over from Autumn collections!! We have soooo many so I thought reusing them would be a fab idea.
I did wonder if I should drill holes in them and soak them in vinegar ready for some full on conker fights. Maybe not! Conkers on string and little people swinging them around is just a recipe for disaster.
Penguin has been very excited about Christmas so I thought we’d do some early preparations (early at the time of making- not blogging!). So we made some Christmas tree decorations.
As Little Missy loves to thread it made sense to drill holes in the conkers (easier than I anticipated).
We got some wool, tied a knot about halfway down and threaded.
We then dipped part of the wool in a pva glue and paint mix and wrapped it around the conkers. Then came the glitter…
and voila…
Our conker collection is still rather large! Have you got any ideas for more conker crafts or activities?
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Brilliant, I would never have thought of this but I do love nature inspired decorations. Another good one for outdoors and my fairy garden. As for the rest of your stash, what about using cocktail sticks and conkers to make animals? Thank you so much for sharing with me on #Trash2Treasure
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Great way of using up some of the conker collection. It’s always lovely seeing childrens creations on the Christmas tree.
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This American still doesn’t know what a Conker is, but I will google it!
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They come from a horse chestnut tree, if that’s any clearer?! that’s sad you don’t have them, they are v fun!
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That’s such a creative idea and very original – they look great with the paint and glitter. We don’t have conkers here in NZ either, but I love that you’ve thought outside the box and made something fun with them 🙂
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This is such a great idea but the trouble is all ours are shrivelled up! #howtosunday
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What a creative idea! I bet the children love seeing them on the tree. Love these 🙂 #HowToSundays
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I really love natural decorations, we have a few up on our tree. Good fun for the little’uns to help out with too. Sarah #HowtoSunday
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I love this idea! (Any excuse to get out the glitter 😉 #KCACOLS
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Thus is such a lovely idea.xx #KCACOLS
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Cheers x
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Ooh I love these! So pretty! #KCACOLS
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Awww thanks
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They are lovely! Did you use a wool needle to thread them? Maybe we should get one to help the boys with threading these type of things. I love natural Christmas decorations and they have turned out beautifully. I was thinking that next year I might go for a more homemade, natural Christmas for a change. I have lots of craft items to use up anyway!
Thanks so much for linking up to #HowtoSunday 🙂 x
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Hey Jenny, yes we used a fat metal needle, you can get nice fat plastic ones that are safer. I love the natural decorations, they can be so beautiful x
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What a fun little craft activity. I love the threading part – great for little hands!
Thanks for linking up with #KCACOLS
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We do love to thread!!
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