Halloween Spider Craft Made With Paper Straws

You know what I love? Paper straws, Halloween crafts and easy tutorials!!! Yup! To sum that up, that’s exactly what inspired today’s Paper Straw Spider craft tutorial! Plus I’ve included a free printable to get you started even faster! No need to be scared, it’s seriously SOOOO easy!

In this post, I’ve included a FREE spider template below, so all you need to do is print the file, grab some black colored paper straws and glue the straw “legs” in place. Children can of course add their own “spider” touch to the easy DIY activity with glitter, stickers, paper scraps etc.. It’s so simple, you have NO excuse NOT to do it!

So don’t be scared – let’s get straight to it! Grab the file below and get to work on creating this “not so scary” spider. Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to give us a FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK so you never miss a new tutorial from us this Halloween season! #gluedtomycrafts

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Craft Supplies:

Free Spider Template Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
White Cardstock Paper
Color Printer
Halloween Paper Straws
School Glue
Paper Craft Scissors
optional materials – glitter, wiggle eyes, rhinestones

Directions:

First grab the freebie and print it out on a single piece of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per spider craft.
Next up – grab your black paper straws and scissors.
Go ahead and have children cut them down to fit on the printable.
Now draw several lines of glue coming from the body of the spider in the printable.
Have children place the cut paper straw pieces on top of the glue to make legs. Repeat.
To finish the Paper Straw Spider, have children add any other embellishments {like glitter, rhinestones, wiggle eyes etc.} you see fit.
When done decorating, set aside the paper piece to let it dry completely.
Then display proudly for ALL to see!

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Paper Straw Spider Craft

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Tools:

Supplies:

White Cardstock Paper
Black Paper Straws

Instructions:

First grab the freebie and print it out on a single piece of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per spider craft.
Next up - grab your black paper straws and scissors.
Go ahead and have children cut them down to fit on the printable.
Now draw several lines of glue coming from the body of the spider in the printable.
Have children place the cut paper straw pieces on top of the glue to make legs. Repeat.
To finish the Paper Straw Spider, have children add any other embellishments {like glitter, rhinestones, wiggle eyes etc.} you see fit.
When done decorating, set aside the paper piece to let it dry completely.
Then display proudly for ALL to see!

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