Sunday, May 20, 2018

Rock On: 1970s

The 1970s saw the rise of disco and lava lamps, but other really awesome things like Tinkertoys and Macramé.

Our week will kick off with Willy Wonka and the Charlie Factory. Naturally we will be needing chocolate to mix in with our popcorn this week.

Our activity is two-fold this week. First up, is DIY String Art which has made quite the comeback in recent years so we are also on trend. String Art is super simple-pick up some cuts of wood about 12x12 or 10x10 or 8x8 (you get the idea). Grab some small nails (make sure they have decent heads so your string doesn't slip off). Embroidery floss is cheap and pretty easy to find. And hammers (many hammers).

From there all you need is patterns. Simple, simple patterns.

Tape patterns to the wood and then start nailing in around the border.

Then you start weaving your floss through in whatever pattern you desire.



The designs are limitless.

Additionally, you can also jazz up your wooden canvas too. Cover it or frame it out with washi tape or just give it a coat of paint.





That's really it.

Now the pet rocks are even easier. Bag of rocks, sharpies, googly eyes and a glue gun and you are ready to celebrate a truly random invention that made its creator a millionaire back in the 70s. That is definitely something to celebrate.





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