Milk Can Drum DIY

Today, I wish to share with you an easy recycle toy I made for my boy.  I seldom mention about my boy in my blog.  Well, he is bigger now and getting very active and energetic than before.  He seems to love music, as he likes to bang or hit things in the house, assuming all the things are his 'music instruments', and make loud noises. 

Long story short, I made this simply because I have too many empty milk cans in my recycle bin.  You can actually use the empty milk can just the way it is.  They are beautiful music instruments in the eyes of children.  I made this milk can drum a night before and surprised my boy in the morning.  It is a delight to see the sheer joy in the face of my boy.  His smile motivates me to be a better mum.        

Milk Can Drum DIY
Supplies:
empty milk can
scrap fabric
milk can plastic lid x 2 piece
hot glue gun
wide ribbon, 1 meter length (as strap to hang behind neck)
a pair of old chopstick (as drum stick)

Directions:
1. wrap around milk can using scrap fabric and use hot glue to secure it
2. place the milk can horizontal, use hot glue to stick both ends of ribbon at both sides of milk can
3. use milk can lids to close both sides of milk can

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