For a long time thought of making a small swing / jhoola using popsicle sticks. Finally gave it a try today (ofcourse with lot of re-works) and here it is for your art admirer eyes
You will need
- Popsicle sticks - 1 bunch or 22 sticks
- Rope
- Beads (optional)
- Glitter glue
- Glass colours
- Craft glue or fevicol or glue gun
This is how I did that.
- Arrange the sticks as shown here (make 2). This is the base. For additional support I stuck a cardboard of the same size below the sticks at the base.
2. Place two sticks crossing each other on top as shown in the photo (do it on both the bases)
You got two base supports for the jhoola / swing as shown.
3. Place them at at equal distance. The centre gap should measure 2". Then two popsicle sticks on front as well as at the back connecting the two pieces as shown in the picture below
4. Now cut the seat of 2.7" pieces and join them with another two pieces as shown in the picture below
5. Now pierce hole into the stick edge on both ends of the sticks at the front and the rear with the help of a big sewing needle or compass needle.
6. Take a rope and put it through the hole on one side. Tie a knot below the seat to secure it.
7. Pass two beads through it. Keep one bead at the end touching the seat. Pass the rope around a popsicle stick and bring the thread down and pass it through the second bead and pass the thread through the other hole behind the first one and same way secure it with a knot. (do the same procedure for the other side too)
8. now place the stick on top of the base stand as shown in the picture below. Your Swing / Jhoola is ready now for decoration.
This is how it looks after decoration!
Happy crafting! :-)
37 comments:
superb!!!!!!!!!I am going to try this for this Janmashtami day for Lord Krishna, Thank you Mira.
EXCELLENT WORK. BEAUTIFULLY MADE.
MIRA HAS DONE IT FOR THE USE OF
KUTTI KRISHNA ! ;)))))
CONGRATS.
GOPU
beautifully made..
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Mira...you are an expert with popsicle sticks...I am amazed every time you share a new project!
very beautiful jhoola!hats off to your creativity..is it for krishna or ganesha?
BTW i have already given amigurumi ganeshjis pattern link in the same post mira..may be you havnt noticed it..
great....fabulous dear.....
thank you Mango Tree, Gopu Sir, Saheli, Sonia, Leela Chechi (yes i didn't notice the link. Will check it shortly), Faseela
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Nicee work,Mira!!
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That's cute.
Very nice Jhoola...your SBS photos are very clear to follow....
jhoola looks so cute...
Thank you Ranjana, Julie, D.Nambiar, Mahalakshmi, Bhavna
that is just wonderful and beautiful
Very creative ,Mira...
Excellent SBS...
Lovely. Highly creative. Keep it up.
You are a real Mrs Maker.
You have a created a spark in me now I will not rest till I try those lovely projects which you shared.
fantastic creations
anandhirajan
super looking jula
Hi Mira,
you are an expert with
popsicle sticks!!!
I am amazed every time
you share a new project:)))
Keep on Dear..
waooo..what a perfect jhoola..meny bethna hy is pe....ummmmm..haha
sorry i dont wanna break this beautiful jhoola..
Cute jhoola for ladu gopal.So a crocheter is now becoming an expert in other paper crafts also. Thumbs up
Thank you Kanan, Ushaben, Indiawilds, Manidipa, Anandhirajan, Shama, Punitha, Creativemind, Nityaben, Meghana
Wonderful idea!!
Its awesome akka...
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this looks super cue & beautiful..
you are amazing dear..:)
Tasty appetite
Nice explanation with neat pictures Mira! Good job!
Beautiful work mira
Very creative work!! First time on your lovely blog. So happy to follow you :)
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Thank You dear
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Take care!
What a brilliant idea .I believe there are thousands of people who will find it useful.
I m definitely going to tell all my friends about your art.
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Thank you Jay, Mahi, Beena, Teena, Rohan
Mahi, Thank you friend for your lovely queries. Hope you received my mail.
Vishku, thank you so much will do it
Leela chechi, thank you will do it today :)
The DIY Popsicle Stick Swing Craft is so cute. Featured you on Homemade Popsicle Stick Crafts.
Hi Mira Salute You. God Bless you. :)
Wow Amazing work
Thanks for sharing
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