Make the perfect summer craft with your kids! This cute Styrofoam cup lobster craft is both fun and easy – they’ll be so proud of their finished product.
Red Lobster Cup Craft Idea
When I think of summer, I think of the sandy beach, bright sun & red lobsters.
Yup – you read that right. BRIGHT RED LOBSTERS.
Mainly the lobsters come to mind because if I lay out in the sun, I turn into a bright red one. Therefore, I’m the whitest girl you will ever know and see! 😉
Anyways – back to today’s latest and greatest craft tutorial. If you have a young child in your home, who is already getting bored this summer, my suggestion is to invest in some paper plates, paint and basic styrofoam cups {all of which can be found at the Dollar Tree for super CHEAP!} Then I want YOU to keep scrolling on this very page, so you can see how we took a simple white, styrofoam cups and turned them into an adorable lobster friend.
Our styrofoam cup and pipe cleaner lobster is currently displayed in the living room but if you are having a beach theme party, these would be great for decorations. Ready to learn how? All the details are below.
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to come show off your finished lobsters when you are done, our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts
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Looking for a fun and easy art project to keep the kids busy? This cup lobster craft is perfect for a summer boredom buster!
Craft Supplies:
- Large, White Styrofoam Cups – 1 per lobster
- Red Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- Red Pipe Cleaners
- Large Wiggle Eyes
- Low Temp Glue Gun
- Basic Craft Scissors
Directions:
- First you will want to cover the styrofoam cups completely in red craft paint. This is where your child can have full control and really get involved.
- Once done, let the cups dry completely. While they are drying you can work on the legs & eyes part of the craft.
- Like I mentioned in the supply list, you will want eight pipe cleaners for three cups. This will give you six legs & two eyes for each cup.
- To get my desired amount, I first folded each pipe cleaner into an “S” shape. Then I cut them on the folded spots.
- Once you got them all cut, be sure to sort them in piles so you have the right amount for each cup. Each pile should have eight pieces. {6 legs/2 eyes}
- Take two pieces of pipe cleaner from each stack to create the eyes. Lay the large wiggle eyes upside down and put a dollop of hot glue on them. Then stick the pipe cleaner on. Let dry completely.
- Now you are ready to stick the legs & eyes in. Going along the bottom edge of each cup, use the metal from the pipe cleaners to press holes into the cup. Space the six pipe cleaners evenly along the bottom. Curl them a bit to give the look of claws. Then on the top of the cup {again using the metal from the pipe cleaner} insert the eyes.
- And you are done. Display your pieces proudly!
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And fair warning – I have a ton of paper plate & Styrofoam cup crafts coming up on the Glued To My Crafts Blog soon. The price of these supplies are so cheap & flexible to work with kids – you have no reason NOT to make the investment. You could easily buy a pack of each & create kid friendly crafts all summer long from it. I will show you how – no worries 😉
Till then, stay tuned and stay cool my friends! And as always – happy crafting!!! #gluedtomycrafts
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Styrofoam Cup Lobster Craft Idea For Kids
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Scissors
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First you will want to cover the styrofoam cups completely in red craft paint. This is where your child can have full control and really get involved.
- Once done, let the cups dry completely. While they are drying you can work on the legs & eyes part of the craft.
- Like I mentioned in the supply list, you will want eight pipe cleaners for three cups. This will give you six legs & two eyes for each cup.
- To get my desired amount, I first folded each pipe cleaner into an "S" shape. Then I cut them on the folded spots.
- Once you got them all cut, be sure to sort them in piles so you have the right amount for each cup. Each pile should have eight pieces. {6 legs/2 eyes}
- Take two pieces of pipe cleaner from each stack to create the eyes. Lay the large wiggle eyes upside down and put a dollop of hot glue on them. Then stick the pipe cleaner on. Let dry completely.
- Now you are ready to stick the legs & eyes in. Going along the bottom edge of each cup, use the metal from the pipe cleaners to press holes into the cup. Space the six pipe cleaners evenly along the bottom. Curl them a bit to give the look of claws. Then on the top of the cup {again using the metal from the pipe cleaner} insert the eyes.
- And you are done. Display your pieces proudly!
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