Pipe Cleaner Caterpillar – Hungry Caterpillar Kid Craft Idea

Calling ALL my Eric Carle fans and readers!!! Today I’m sharing a kid friendly and fuzzy Pipe Cleaner Caterpillar kid craft idea that goes along PERFECTLY with the beloved book “The Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle {affiliate link}

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 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!

Happy crafting my friends! 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!

MORE BOOK INSPIRED CRAFT TUTORIALS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: “M” is for Moose – Popsicle Stick Kid Craft and Popsicle Stick “M” is for Minion – Kid Craft

Pipe Cleaner Caterpillar Craft Supplies:

* Flat Clothespins – one per caterpillar craft {affiliate link}
* Green Pipe Cleaners – two per caterpillar craft
* Thick White Glue {like Darice Felt Glue – affiliate link}
* Red Craft Paint
* Small Paint Brush
* Small Wiggle Eyes – two per caterpillar craft
* Tan Cardstock
* 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 Pipe Cleaner Caterpillar 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!

Do you love this unique Pipe Cleaner Caterpillar craft idea? Then be sure to check out our Paper Plate Caterpillar kid craft idea as well! It’s another craft idea that goes with the Eric Carle book! #gluedtomycrafts