This craft is perfect for Spring time! Kids will love making this Pipe Cleaner & Clothespin Caterpillar.
With colorful pipe cleaners and clothespins, you can make a cute caterpillar craft that’s perfect for your little ones to get creative with! So grab your craft supplies and have some fun!
I’m calling ALL my Eric Carle fans and readers!!! Today I’m sharing a kid friendly and fuzzy Pipe Cleaner and Wooden Clothespin Caterpillar kid craft idea that goes along PERFECTLY with the beloved book “The Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle {affiliate link on Amazon}
So without ado – grab those craft supplies, follow our full caterpillar craft tutorial below and get ready to make some own one-of-a-kind pipe cleaner and clothespin caterpillar pieces with your child today!
Then sit down for some story time afterwards and make memories that will last forever! Remember – because you are using pipe cleaners for the body, these super fun caterpillar puppets will have a fun touch & feel element to it as well!
Well – enough chit chat from me. It’s time to get to it! Happy crafting my friends! Keep on scrolling and don’t forget to share pictures of your finished caterpillar puppet creations by tagging us on Instagram! I can’t wait to see what you make!
This fuzzy clothespin caterpillar craft tutorial is perfect for spring time fun! Kids will love making this bug craft during story time!
Craft Supplies:
- Flat Wooden Clothespins – 1 per caterpillar
- Green Pipe Cleaners
- Thick Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Red Craft Paint
- Small Paint Brush
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Tan Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
Directions:
- First have children paint their flat clothespin completely red.
- Repeat for each caterpillar you want to make. Set aside.
- Next grab your pipe cleaners {two per craft} and cut them into 1″ inch pieces.
- Grab your glue, pipe cleaner pieces and clothespin.
- Make a line of glue on the thinner end of the clothespin {see picture for example} and lay your pipe cleaner pieces on top.
- Finish off your Clothespin Caterpillar Puppet craft by gluing on wiggle eyes and cardstock antennas to the back.
- Then carefully place in an undisturbed area to let it dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly!
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Do you love this unique Pipe Cleaner and Wood Clothespin Caterpillar craft idea?
Then be sure to check out our Paper Plate Caterpillar kid craft idea as well! It’s another bug themed craft idea that goes along perfect with the Hungry Caterpillar book! #gluedtomycrafts
Pipe Cleaner & Clothespin Caterpillar Craft
This craft is perfect for Spring time! Kids will love making this Pipe Cleaner & Clothespin Caterpillar.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First have children paint their flat clothespin completely red.
- Repeat for each caterpillar you want to make. Set aside.
- Next grab your pipe cleaners {two per craft} and cut them into 1" inch pieces.
- Grab your glue, pipe cleaner pieces and clothespin.
- Make a line of glue on the thinner end of the clothespin {see picture for example} and lay your pipe cleaner pieces on top.
- Finish off your Clothespin Caterpillar Puppet craft by gluing on wiggle eyes and cardstock antennas to the back.
- Then carefully place in an undisturbed area to let it dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly!
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