Lobster Styrofoam Cup Kids Craft

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

Lobster Craft Supplies:

Large, White Styrofoam Cups – one per lobster craft
Red Craft Paint
Foam Paint Brush
Small Paper Plate
Red Pipe Cleaners – four per lobster craft
Large Wiggle Eyes – two per lobster craft
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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Styrofoam Cup Lobster

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Tools:

Foam Paint Brush
Small Paper Plate
Low Temp Glue Gun
Scissors

Supplies:

Styrofoam Cups
Craft Paint
Pipe Cleaners
Wiggle Eyes

Instructions:

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!

Styrofoam Cup Lobster Craft