DIY Tambourines (10 Pack)

DIY Tambourines turn craft time into a hands-on musical experience kids can build, decorate, and play.

Create Music, Movement, and Creativity in One Fun Craft

These DIY tambourines combine crafting, sound, and movement into one engaging activity that kids love. Participants assemble their own tambourines from sturdy corrugated cardboard, attach jingling bells, and personalize the instruments before bringing them to life with music. The finished tambourine is lightweight, easy to hold, and designed for active participation.

This project naturally blends creativity with rhythm, making it an excellent choice for programs that want more than just a sit-down craft. Kids stay engaged as they move from building to decorating to playing, creating an experience that feels interactive, expressive, and memorable.

Optional Bible verse stickers make this craft easily fit faith-based programs while remaining flexible enough for general music, art, and movement activities.

Why This DIY Tambourine Craft Encourages Creative Expression

• Combines crafting with music and movement
• Encourages rhythm, coordination, and self-expression
• Transitions easily from building to active play
• Works well for group participation and performances

Product Highlights

• Hands-On Build – Kids assemble their own tambourine from start to finish
• Musical Play – Bells create a sound that encourages rhythm and movement
• Faith-Friendly Option – Includes optional Bible verse stickers
• Group Ready – Designed for classrooms, camps, and extensive programs

What’s Included

• Corrugated cardboard tambourine pieces
• Jingle bells
• Floss
• Optional Bible verse stickers

This Musical Craft Is Great For

• Schools: A creative music-based activity. Students explore rhythm and sound while building an instrument they can use in class or performances.
• After-School Programs: An energetic, hands-on project. The mix of crafting and movement keeps kids engaged and active after a long school day.
• Camps: A high-energy group craft. Campers love making noise together, and the tambourines work well for songs, skits, and camp celebrations.
• Recreation Centers: An interactive workshop option. This craft fits well into music, art, or movement-based programming.
• Home: A fun rainy-day activity. Kids stay entertained by decorating and playing their own musical instruments.
• Nursing Homes / Senior Centers: A joyful music activity. Participants enjoy gentle movement and sound that encourages participation and smiles.
• VBS: A faith-centered music craft. Optional Bible verse stickers make this a natural fit for worship songs and lesson reinforcement.

How to Get Started

• Distribute tambourine pieces and bells
• Decorate the cardboard pieces
• Assemble using floss and attach bells
• Shake, play, and enjoy the music

Tips for Crafting and Playing

• Secure bells tightly before playing
• Decorate before final assembly for easier coloring
• Use group rhythms for structured play

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Order Your DIY Tambourines Craft Kit Today

DIY Tambourines are more than a craft. They’re an experience filled with music, movement, and shared joy. Whether you’re leading a classroom, running a camp program, or planning a VBS activity, this project brings smiles, sound, and creativity together in a way kids won’t forget.