15 DIY Sun-catchers Kids can make

There is something wonderfully cheerful about a sun catcher. Hang one in a window, on the porch, or even from a tree branch in the garden, and suddenly ordinary sunlight turns into colour, sparkle, and little dancing reflections around the room. It is one of those simple DIY projects that feels a bit magical without needing a complicated supply list or a full weekend of crafting.

These DIY sun catcher ideas are perfect for anyone who loves easy craft projects for kids, recycled crafts, handmade window decorations, or bright home décor that costs very little to make. Depending on the project, you can use beads, tissue paper, melted crayons, old CDs, clear plastic lids, pressed flowers, glass gems, or even bits and pieces from your craft stash. You know, the pile of “too pretty to throw away” things that somehow keeps growing when no one is looking.

Sun catchers are also a lovely craft for all ages. Children can make simple tissue paper or contact paper versions, while adults might enjoy stained-glass-style designs, beaded sun catchers, resin-look ornaments, or upcycled garden sun catchers that sparkle outside. They make sweet handmade gifts, cheerful classroom crafts, rainy-day activities, and budget-friendly ways to brighten a kitchen window or patio.

This roundup of 15 DIY sun catchers is full of colourful, creative, and beginner-friendly ideas you can make at home. Whether you want a quick afternoon craft, a nature-inspired project using pressed flowers, or a recycled sun catcher made from supplies already in your cupboard, these ideas will help you bring a little extra sunshine indoors — even on the days when the weather refuses to cooperate.

Some of the suncatcher crafts that we have included here are aimed at small children, but we have also found some harder more grownup ones for older kids and adults. Looking for suncatcher kits? Check these out on Amazon.

Perfect for summertime activities, or a rainy day craft to bring back the sunshine.

Heart Suncatcher Valentines Day Toddler Craft

Suncatcher Templates — CraftBits.com

Spring Art Projects – Over the Rainbow Suncatcher Craft

Suncatcher Wind Chimes

Recycled Junk Wind Chime — CraftBits.com

Suncatchers can be hung inside or created outdoor like this.

Wind Chime Made With A Can And Egg-Shells

Spiritual Garden Charm — CraftBits.com

DIY Sun catcher/Wind chime.

Earth Day Suncatcher Craft for kids!

Faux Stained Glass Seahorse Suncatcher

Beautiful Suncatcher Mandalas Nature Craft and Symmetry Activity –

Contact Paper Suncatcher in a Wood Frame

DIY Nature Suncatcher Craft for Kids

Petal Suncatcher Craft

Craft a Pretty Nature Collage Suncatcher for Toddlers

Suncatchers are great for gift giving, as you can never have too many suncatchers, this list of DIY suncatchers is aimed at Children but some of these Kids’ craft projects are perfect for adults too.

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Summer is the time for sweet treats, whether eating them or stitching them. This collection of patterns is full of designs that are good enough to eat. Almost.

This year of ice creams from Simone Balman Art is lots of fun, and you could also stitch up these treats individually if you’d rather. The full piece is 210 by 300 stitches, though it’s not full coverage. It uses 25 colors and comes out to 13.6 by 20.1 inches, or 34.5 by 51.2 cm, as shown on 14 count fabric.

These mini Popsicles from Mariana Gonclaves ART as super sweet and quick to stitch. These would also be a fun border to another summer project. The full design is 43 by 46 stitches, which is 3.1 by 3.3 inches, or 7.8 by 8.3 cm, on 14 count fabric.

Sam X Stitch has this fun sweet treat sampler, which again would be fun to stitch as individual pieces (maybe on napkins?). In all it calls for 18 colors and measures 153 by 153 stitches. That comes out to 10.93 inches or 27.75 cm on 14 count fabric.

Another great sampler is this one with ice cream and other sweet treats from Cute Patterns by Maria. At 119 by 132 stitches total, working the full pattern would be about 8.6 by 9.4 inches, or 22 by 24 cm on 14 count fabric, and it uses 33 colors. You can also stitch individual designs, which range in height from 35 to 45 stitches, and in width from 11 to 28.

This collection of four sundae patterns from Stichrovia would be fun to make for a kitchen or a teen’s room. Each pattern is around 40 by 50 stitches, so they should fit in a four or five inch hoop if worked on 14 count fabric.

Or stitch up one of the treats from Stitch Chart Studio‘s collection of seven ice cream cross stitch patterns. These range in size and in number of colors needed, but most would fit in a five or six in hoop (and one in a four inch hoop).

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