
This is a great kids craft that’s easy to do and only requires a few materials that you probably have lying around the house. All you need is an egg carton, some paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and scissors.
Recycled crafts are a fantastic way to teach kids about the importance of reusing materials. When children engage in crafts that use recycled items, they learn to see waste in a new light. This shift in perspective is crucial for fostering a generation that values sustainability. Recycled crafts also tend to be less expensive, making them accessible to all families.
Plus it provides you with some quality time with your children or students—they’ll love having their own little caterpillar creation come alive before their eyes!
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Our caterpillar craft tutorial is perfect for parents, teachers, educators, crafters, or anyone else looking for a simple project that can be done with items found around the house.
Craft Supplies:
Before you get started, gather all the necessary materials. One of the joys of recycled crafts is that most of these items are likely already in your home. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Cardboard Egg Carton
- Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Small Paper Plate
- Pipe Cleaners
- Low-Temp Hot Glue Gun
- Small Wiggle Eyes
Directions:
Lay down some newspaper or an old tablecloth to protect your surfaces from paint and glue.
- First cut your egg carton into three piece long sections. This can be accomplished with scissors and using your hands.
- Then have your child paint their cartons however they want. Simply squirt some paint on a paper plate and hand over the foam paint brush.
- When they are done, set aside the egg carton piece to allow it to dry completely.
- Once the paint on the carton pieces are dry, go ahead and turn on your hot glue gun.
- Grab your pipe cleaner. Bend it in half and curl the ends to make antennas.
- Go ahead and now hot glue those in place on the painted egg carton.
- At this point in time, you can also glue on wiggle eyes to give them life.
- When done, display your wiggle eyed egg carton caterpillar proudly for all to see and admire!!
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And that’s it for our egg carton caterpillar craft tutorial! Looks super easy, right?! Hopefully we inspired you to make one with your child today!
We also have our Egg Carton Pumpkin Patch post for you to check out as well! #gluedtomycrafts
