Comments on: Rumblin’ Rainsticks

By: Alli

Alli — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:28:37 +0000

Simply wrap the tube in some clear packing tape when you are done, over the drawings/ stickers/ glitter etc :) and the nail heads. :)

By: Colleen Miller

Colleen Miller — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:54:48 +0000

I used the idea of the contact paper to cover everything as well, great thought. Another suggestion for the younger ones I twisted aluminum foil and stuffed it inside the tube, same effect safer for the toddler aged.

By: April Showers Bring May Flowers « TodaysMama

April Showers Bring May Flowers « TodaysMama — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:06:55 +0000

[...] of a Rainbow by Playful Learning (pictured above) Rainy Day Hopscotch by Little Elephants Craft a Rain Stick by Make and [...]

By: kara

kara — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:07:26 +0000

For those worried about the nails falling out or just to keep the drawings from rubbing off you can wrap the finished project with clear contact paper. It holds everything in/on. Sometimes you can even find it with a woodgrain design and that looks really cool. Then you can add some color by wrapping the ends with yarn (like the ones you can buy) or hanging pieces of leather with feathers.

By: Ideas and Reviews to Help Parents Entertain, Care for and Educate their Children www.inevergrewup.net » Blog Archive » Monday: Weekly Family Activity—Rain Sticks

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:07:00 +0000

[...] I found this craft idea from the wonderful site Make and Takes [...]

By: Azúcar

Azúcar — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:54:36 +0000

Has anyone had their children successfully pull out the nails and end up stabbing each other? This is such a great project, but I’m afraid someone will lose an eye. Are my fears unfounded?

By: c holt

c holt — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:29 +0000

Ree – Where do the chillins’ keep all of the crafts you make every day. I know your house is large but seriously…where?? Ha ha

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:25:58 +0000

I’m just wondering what type of nails you used to ensure they didn’t fall out? I’m thinking straight nails would just come out? I am going to be making this with my 18-month old niece this weekend and I don’t want her to get hurt!!!
thanks.
Great idea by the way!!!

By: simple mom

simple mom — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:18:01 +0000

Love this idea! We have all these supplies, so now I know what to do with them.

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:48:22 +0000

Renee – I love that idea for toddlers. I am sure there are people who don’t feel comfortable using nails. I am going to have to try out the packing peanuts with the bean mix. Thanks for the great idea.