It’s football season, and we’ve got the perfect way to show your team spirit: a painted paper cup football craft!
Paper Cup Turned Football Craft For Kids
Who is ready for some FOOTBALL today?!?! {the crowd ROARS w/excitement!!!}
If you haven’t guessed – today I’m adding another football themed kid craft to the Glued To My Crafts blog archives and this one is absolutely PERFECT for the little ones. This Paper Cup Football craft idea doesn’t cost a lot and the rules are simple – paint the “ball” and get ready for kickoff!!!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab those craft supplies and get ready to score the winning touchdown! You can find EVERYTHING you need to know in the full tutorial below. Don’t forget to join the kids in the fun as well {this craft is ALWAYS great for adults to participate with, as well!}
Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished painted paper cup football craft on our Facebook page to admire from a far this fall season! #gluedtomycrafts
RELATED —> Paper Plate Football
There’s no better way to get in the game-day groove— grab some supplies and start crafting now!
Craft Supplies:
- White Paper Cup – 1 per craft
- Brown Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Large Paper Plate
- White Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
Directions:
- First flip the paper cup over {bottom acing upwards} and place it on top of the large paper plate.
- Squirt some brown craft paint on one of the edges of the paper plate.
- Next have children paint the outside of the cup completely brown.
- When they are done with that particular step, set aside the painted cup {still on the paper plate} to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your white cardstock and cut a thin white strip to go around the cup, as well as some stitching for the side.
- To finish off the football made from a paper cup craft, glue on the white cardstock pieces you just made, in their designated spots and display proudly for all to see!!!
If you are looking for even MORE sport related kid craft ideas – be sure to check out the fun blog posts listed below.
And as always, if you do decide to make any of our craft projects – please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts, so we can see our inspiration come to life!
- Paper Plate Football
- Paper Plate Baseball
- Ohio State Keepsake
- Mini Football Goal
- Handprint Football Goal
- Craft Foam Football Turkey
- Mini Pumpkin Footballs
- Mini Craft Stick Footballs
Paper Cup Football Craft
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Paper Cup
- Craft Paint
- Cardstock Paper
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First flip the paper cup over {bottom acing upwards} and place it on top of the large paper plate.
- Squirt some brown craft paint on one of the edges of the paper plate.
- Next have children paint the outside of the cup completely brown.
- When they are done with that particular step, set aside the painted cup {still on the paper plate} to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your white cardstock and cut a thin white strip to go around the cup, as well as some stitching for the side.
- To finish off the football made from a paper cup craft, glue on the white cardstock pieces you just made, in their designated spots and display proudly for all to see!!!
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