Bumble Bee Garden Stakes
Brighten your garden with playful bumble bee stakes made from colorful pool noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 5 stakes
- Category: DIY Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Bright yellow pool noodles
- Black electrical tape or black construction paper
- Craft scissors or utility knife
- Wooden skewers or sturdy wire
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Hot glue gun (optional)
- Clear outdoor sealant (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Find a calm and comfortable spot to work and lay out your materials.
- Cut the pool noodle into pieces about 6-8 inches long.
- Create the bumble bee stripes by wrapping black electrical tape around each noodle piece.
- Attach a wooden skewer to the bottom end of each noodle piece.
- Add googly eyes if desired, gluing them onto the noodle piece.
- Optional sealing: Spray a clear outdoor sealant over the noodle piece for longevity.
- Final touches: Step back, admire your creations, and prepare to display them.
Notes
Use different colors of noodles for varying insect friends. This project is safe for kids, but supervise with sharp tools.
