Autumn time and there's a scramble to collect conkers - who'll get to them first? Squirrels or children? If you can find any left over, here's a little rattle to make.
What you need:
Conkers - we've used two but you can add more
Ribbon
Extra janglers - we've used these light, metal rivets
Stick for a handle
Embroidery needle with a big eye
Bradawl or phillips screwdriver (careful!)
Step 1
Pierce a hole through each conker. A phillips screwdriver works well for boring a hole wide enough to thread the ribbon. Thread the ribbon through the hole using the needle. Tie a hefty enough knot on the ribbon end to prevent the ribbon from slipping back through.
Step 2
Thread onto the ribbon any extra janglers you want to add. Secure the other ends of the ribbons to a strong stick to make a handle.
Step 3
Shake or tap your rattle to an autumnal tune - we've adapted Ten green bottles (see Play rhymes: Five brown conkers).
Special thanks to The Hub, Yeovil and their wonderful scrapstore for supplying the ribbons and metal rings.
http://www.thehubyeovil.co.uk/the-scrapstore/4579142456