Spiders Made From Styrofoam Cups

Hi friends! Welcome to another crafty kid craft tutorial post from us! Besides the Paper Plate Frankenstein craft I shared on Glued To My Crafts recently, today’s Styrofoam Cup Spiders kid friendly DIY is something you need to make with your child today!

Because clearly they both go along perfectly with Halloween and this time of year. Not to mention {gosh I say that a lot on the blog} but it’s just plain, easy fun to craft with your kid this afternoon!

No need to be spooked! Below is EVERYTHING you need to make your own spiders come to life today! So go ahead and grab those supplies now, as well as your cute kid and follow our tutorial today!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your spider friends made from styrofoam cups, on our Facebook page to admire from afar this spook-tacular season! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Popsicle Stick Spiders

Creepy Crawly Styrofoam Cup Spiders - Halloween Kid Craft

Craft Supplies:

Styrofoam Cups – one per spider craft
Black Craft Paint
Foam Paint Brush
Small Paper Plate
Black Pipe Cleaners – three per spider craft
Basic Scissors
School Glue
Small Wiggle Eyes – 6-10 per spider craft
White Cardstock Paper
optional materials – baby wipes for easy clean up

Directions:

Set up shop where you can get a bit messy. Be sure to have baby wipes near by too!
First things first – squirt some craft paint on your paper plate.
Now grab the cup and place it upside down on a flat surface.
Using the foam paint brush, have your child paint their cup completely black. When done painting, set aside the painted cup to let it dry completely.
While that is drying – grab your pipe cleaner and scissors.
Go ahead and cut your THREE pipe cleaners into SIX equal halves for the spider legs.
To finish off the spider craft – press {or staple} the six pipe cleaners into the side of painted cup and shape them a bit so they look like spider legs. {The metal from the pipe cleaners make it so easy to stick them into the painted cups.}
Then glue on the spider’s eyes and cut out some white fangs to add on the cup as well.
Now display your creepy new spiders in places that might make people scream! Hint hint! 😉

PAIR YOUR SPIDER CRAFT WITH OUR —> DIY Halloween Eyeball Frame

You may also enjoy these Halloween themed craft posts from us as well:

Popsicle Stick Spiders

There is NO need to be SCARED of spider craft idea! It's perfect for Halloween and can be turned into magnets for the fridge!

Styrofoam Cup Spiders

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Set up shop where you can get a bit messy. Be sure to have baby wipes near by too!
First things first - squirt some craft paint on your paper plate.
Now grab the cup and place it upside down on a flat surface.
Using the foam paint brush, have your child paint their cup completely black. When done painting, set aside the painted cup to let it dry completely.
While that is drying - grab your pipe cleaner and scissors.
Go ahead and cut your THREE pipe cleaners into SIX equal halves for the spider legs.
To finish off the spider craft - press {or staple} the six pipe cleaners into the side of painted cup and shape them a bit so they look like spider legs. {The metal from the pipe cleaners make it so easy to stick them into the painted cups.}
Then glue on the spider's eyes and cut out some white fangs to add on the cup as well.
Now display your creepy new spiders in places that might make people scream! Hint hint! 😉

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