Pipe Cleaner & Clothespin Caterpillar - Kid Craft Idea

Pipe Cleaner & Wood Clothespin Caterpillar

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}

THE all-time classic picture book, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life?

“The very hungry caterpillar literally eats his way through the pages of the book—and right into your child’s heart…”
—Mother’s Manual

“Gorgeously illustrated, brilliantly innovative…”
—The New York Times Book Review

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 on our Facebook page to admire! I can’t wait to see what you make!

Craft Supplies:

Flat Wooden Clothespins – one per caterpillar craft
Green Pipe Cleaners – two per caterpillar craft
Thick White Glue or Hot Glue Gun
Red Craft Paint
Small Paint Brush
Small Wiggle Eyes – two per caterpillar craft
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!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Wooden Spoon and Craft Stick Caterpillar

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Pipe Cleaner & Clothespin Caterpillar

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Tools:

Thick White Glue or Hot Glue Gun
Small Paint Brush
Scissors

Supplies:

Instructions:

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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