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Rain Stick DIY | Paper Towel Roll Crafts

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Paper towel roll crafts are a ton of fun and a great way to upcycle! This rain stick DIY is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a fun rainy day craft for kids!

 

how to make a rain stick

 

I love a great rainbow craft! This R is for rainbow letter craft is great for teaching preschool kids their letters and this rainbow painting with wine corks is a ton of fun too! This rainbow rain stick craft is perfect for a rainbow theme, a rainy day or a St. Patrick’s Day craft.

 

Paper Towel Roll Crafts

Craft supplies can get expensive and I love finding ways to do crafts with items we would otherwise throw away. Paper towel roll crafts are a great way to use the paper towel rolls that you’d otherwise toss. For this rain stick diy you’ll need a paper towel roll so be sure to save them and don’t toss them! Another favorite thing to save is toilet paper rolls. Check out these 51 toilet paper roll crafts for inspiration!

 

rain stick supplies

How To Make A Rain Stick

It’s easy to make a kids rain stick craft! You just need some basic craft supplies that most moms have laying around already. You’ll need:

  • Paper Towel Tubes
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Foil
  • Rice
  • Black Glitter Foam
  • Gold Bells
  • Gold Pipe Cleaners
  • Cotton Balls
  • Gold Glitter

 

 

how to make a rain stick

 

Cut squares of foil large enough to wrap around the end of the paper towel tube. You want to make the foil about 3-4 layers thick. Glue the foil in place and then secure it by wrapping masking tape around the end of the tube.

 

rice inside rain stick

 

Add 2-3 spoonfuls of rice. Repeat the steps above to seal the other end of the tube.

 

how to make a rain stick tube

 

Cut a piece of black glitter foam long enough to wrap around the end of the tube. Glue the black glitter foam in place. Cut a circle large enough to cover the end of the tube and glue in place. (refer to the photos)

 

paint rainbow rain stick

 

Use a paintbrush to paint a rainbow pattern towards the other end of the tube. Allow the paint to dry completely.

 

glue cotton balls to the end

 

Glue cotton balls onto the end of the tube. Rip them apart a bit so that they aren’t so poofy.

 

add gold glitter to rainbow rain stick

 

Add some glue above the black glitter foam all the way around the tube. Sprinkle gold glitter onto the glue and allow the glue to dry completely. (chunky glitter looks a lot like gold coins)

 

gold bells on rain stick

 

String gold bells onto a gold pipe cleaner. Wrap the pipe cleaner around the tube and glue in place towards the top of the black glitter foam piece.

 

fun rainbow craft

 

Your St. Patrick’s Day rainmaker is complete. Go have some fun!

 

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  1. Allyson says

    March 9, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    The rain sticks are super cute! Pinned. I’m visiting from Lou Lou Girls.

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    • Sarah says

      March 11, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      Thank you for the pin!

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  2. Michelle says

    March 11, 2020 at 4:21 pm

    This is such a cute craft!

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    • Sarah says

      March 12, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Thank you!

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  3. Cindy Magee says

    March 13, 2020 at 10:50 am

    This is such a cute idea especially for St. Patty’s Day! 🙂

    Got here from Wonderful Wednesday. 🙂

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  4. Amy says

    March 13, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    So fun! This is a great idea. Now that we’re home for awhile I need some new ideas!

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  5. Decor Craft Design says

    February 23, 2022 at 10:05 am

    I like to use tissue rolls for crafts, it’s amazing how you can make a lot of things out it. Thanks for sharing it! It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day craft. #HomeMattersParty
    Mel
    Decor Craft Design

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    • Sarah says

      March 15, 2022 at 11:44 am

      Thank you!

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