We're still at the the beach(in our minds!) and not fully back into the swing of things!! We still want to be digging at the beach! For those of you who want to get that beach feeling, here's a project for you!
What you need:
a large flat rock (or you could use a sturdy piece of cardboard or foam board, but we like the rustic look of the rock!)
sand
empty paper towel or toilet paper rolls
white craft glue
magic markers for decoration
flags, toothpicks, scrap paper, ribbons, beads, glitter..use your imagination!...for embellishments
scissors
shallow box
You can do this craft right in the sandbox if you have one for a more authentic feel, but if you don't, pour some sand into a shallow box.
Carefully cut the rolls to different tower heights. We used 3.
Now cut notches to make turrets in the top of each roll
cut slits about 3/4 of an inch deep in the bottom of each roll..7 in all..these will become the "feet" to glue to your rock
Draw windows, or doors on being careful not to go below the bottom slits
Apply glue to entire roll everywhere except to windows and doors
Now roll it in the sand...I just had a thought..it would be fun to sprinkle some glitter in the sand!
Fold the slits toward the outside on the bottom (so they look like above photo
Apply glue to bottom and affix to rock
spread lots of glue around the base of your castle and pour sand on it
Finish by embellishing with anything you wish!!
Ahhh! I can feel the ocean breeze and hear the seagulls now!!!
