I love wind chimes. They are a peaceful way to remind us of all the forces in nature that we can’t see. Wind and water are the two most calming elements in the garden. Make your own DIY wind chime crafts, and use them on your porch or patio, in a tree, or from a fence to add that little tinkle of happy sounds all through your garden space!

Our feature project, above, is from ‘Inner Child Giving’. This is a simple tutorial for their DIY key wind chime. I love the bright colors they use, and the simple and repurposed materials. You could choose a more subtle color scheme as well.

This hardware store hanging wind chime from ‘Instructables’ is an inexpensive project. Made from copper tubing, and the little copper bells meant for fishing, this is a pretty clever use of materials.

 

From Martha, this short, easy tutorial shows you how to make a simple seashell wind chime, perfect for an after vacation project with the kids!

 

A more extensive tutorial on making shell chimes, by ‘Kleas’. Step by step photos are easy to follow. They use embroidery floss instead of string, which I like because it ties easier. I think I would go for less color, but you can make it your own!

 

This flower pot garden chime by ‘Lowes’ is so cute, and super easy. Made with nothing but clothesline, flower pots, and a key! Paint it like they did, or leave it natural.

 

Create these colorful wind chimes with the tutorial by ‘My Home My Style’. A flower pot and pretty shells, I can just hear the delicate sound this chime would make!

 

From ‘Michelle Made Me’, this summer time chime is simply bamboo stakes and pretty painting. I love how bamboo sounds striking in the wind.

 

‘Free People’ has another take on bamboo wind chimes… they have directions on making a more natural version, and I love these ones using feathers as well. Lots of step by step photos.

 

 

This bottle cap wind chime is from Krafty Katreena’s Etsy shop, and totally worth the buy. You could try making this yourself using a sink strainer top with an eye bolt, and jewelry findings (called jump rings) to string the bottle caps together.

 

Another inspirational idea, this bottle cap wind chime is from, ‘From the Alley to the Gallery‘.

 

More inspiration, from ‘Home Sweet Homemade‘… this sea pebble wind chime has such beautiful colors, and I think just listening to it would remind me of the beach!

 

Another one from “Home Sweet Homemade‘, this driftwood wind chime is beautiful… so talented to make these creations!

 

Our last DIY project is from ‘Maker Mama’, and it’s easy enough to make with the kids. This recycled wind chime tutorial uses tin juice caps and wire hangar! Enjoy your wind chime crafts!