I first saw these type of hula hoops 2 1/2 years ago at the handmade arcade. They were big sellers and by the time i could go get a break to go over and buy one, they were all gone! Recently I saw this post by Erin about making one with her daughter. Then I read this post and the girls and I watched the included video and knew it would be a perfect project with our cousins at the Lake while we were visiting.
Our version turned out to be even easier than the video! I tried the local hardware store but they didn't have the right tubing or connectors. Then I went to Home Depot and they had 10 foot half inch Poly Tube already cut! Perfect. I also bought connectors that were brass and fit right in- no need to soak the plastic in hot water to insert the connectors like she does in the video.
We teamed up the kids (3 of my sisters and 3 of mine!) up in groups of 2 and let them wrap away with the electrical tape. I also bought duck tape but that only worked in bans- not great for wrapping around. The electrical tape was really nice and it comes in bright pretty colors!
All the kids could handle this project- from 3 to 11 years old and they all seemed to have fun. There were a few tears about partners not sharing but no big deal.
The girls added streamers for extra flair and then got to work...
It's so funny how all these pictures show their faces so full of concentration- no smiling when you are trying to beat your sisters at hula hooping!
What I really loved about this project/ craft is that it makes a much superior product than the ones you buy at the store. They are a little heavier and sturdier and the kids (and grown ups!) could really use them. I would say with all the supplies, each decorated hoop cost about $6 to $7 which is pretty reasonable for such a nice handmade toy. The tape is the most expensive part but we do have some left over so we hope to be making more hoops soon to have here at home!
Thank you so much to Elizabeth Mitchell for her beautiful video and this great project. Her music is wonderful too!
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Posted by: Christian Louboutin Soldes | November 3, 2011 at 06:16 AM
Those are some serious hooping cousins. Such concentration on these faces! and an easy and fun project for a wide age range.
Posted by: linda | July 14, 2011 at 08:34 PM
They are fabulous! They really make me smile going to show them to my children and see if they fancy having a go.
Posted by: arianwen | July 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM
These look fab. I never could hula hoop but my girls are pretty good at it. I think we may have to have a go making some.
Posted by: madebymum | July 13, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Super cute! Great kid friendly craft! Hope you guys had fun on your vacation!!!!
Posted by: amy dunn | July 13, 2011 at 06:25 AM
You might put a few dry beans inside the next ones you make. The hoops will make sound as you use them.
Posted by: Nancy | July 12, 2011 at 08:19 PM