Blow Dryer Box Tutorial

My dear friend (and Primary Music Leader predecessor) made this AWESOME blow dryer box last year.  The idea is that you insert something easily blown (silk flowers, leaves, etc) with songs written on them, then let the kids have turns sticking their arms in and trying to 'catch' a song.

Liz kindly gave her box to me, but suggested I make a new one since hers was a bit beat up.  I took photos along the way so you can share in her genius!!

Step 1: Get a big box (mine is on left, hers on right).

Step 2: Using a cup, trace circles for an arm hole and a blow dryer hole, then cut out with a utility knife.  Make sure there is a vent at the top - the box I used had a punched-out handle that worked perfectly. 

Step 3: Using spray adhesive (my new favorite thing!!) wrap the box outside and in with wrapping paper (or, if you want to do yours like Liz did, spray paint the outside).

Step 4: Add a tree (I was able to completely reuse Liz's) 

Step 5: Reinforce holes with Duct Tape 

Step 6: Add plastic (the heavy, tablecloth-cover kind) to the front!

Insert silk flowers, leaves, etc with songs written on them, turn the blow dryer on cool, and enjoy!!  You can't see very well in my picture but there are some flowers blowing around.  Obviously I'll need to stock up on more before I use it.  I can see a lot of uses for it - hearts or rose petals in February, flowers in spring, leaves in fall, snowflakes in winter . . .