With summer approaching, this fun and easy craft will delight the bugs and birds in your yard while giving you a bright pop of color.
A trip through a local thrift store turned up this neat, shallow, Mexican-glass bowl. Attractively priced at $2, it came home! Other vessels that we spotted that would work just as well were pie pans, odd-shaped casserole dishes, and clay pot saucers.

Birds are kind of like people that they won’t just jump into a pool. We like adding a gradual entry to the dish, kind of like stairs in a pool! And insects and lizards don’t jump in at all, they sip from the side. So consider adding a “pile’ to the bottom of your dish will make getting a drink easier for all of these critters!

Age range: 4+ (must be able to use silicone glue)
Time to complete: 15 -30 minutes plus drying time
Difficulty level: Beginner Crafter (Great for Kids)

Things you’ll need:
E6000
Shallow dish
Glass beads
Tape, scissors, cardboard

Things to do:
1. Play with glass beads and the dish to determine the design you want to create.



2. Put a dollop of glue on the bottom of the glass bead and attach it to the dish. It’s easiest to start in the middle and work your way out. If you want a “pile,’ use a cardboard form to hold your shape. We used clear beads on the bottom to allow light under the bright colors on top. If you’re building a pile, glue the first layer, let it dry, and then glue the next layer on top. (yes, this is the voice of experience!)





3. When you finish your design, let it dry overnight (or longer, depending on the glue manufacturer’s instructions).
4. Place your dish in your flowerbed (shade is best to slow evaporation). Add water and enjoy!