Conker rattle to make and play

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.