Part of the fun of crafting is the thinking outside the box!

If you are like me, when the “paper straw” craze hit, you stocked up on ALL the colors, designs and even sizes! The Target Dollar Spot was my best friend {and still is} and I bought ALL the paper straws I could get my little crafty hands on. Seriously – I probably could use a straw a day from my stash, for the entire year and still have leftovers. YIKES!

So putting my paper straw hoarding problem to rest, I recently I came up with this Paper Straw Superheroes kid craft idea. It’s the PERFECT excuse to get crafty and make awesome “crime-fighting” pretend pieces! And although I’m marking this as a kid craft idea, parents can get in the fun too!

So what are you waiting for? Fight crime and craft these up today! Happy crafting, my friends!!!

Paper Straw Superhero Supplies:

* Paper Straws
* Cardstock
* Scissors
* School Glue
* Small Wiggle Eyes
* Markers

Directions:

* First cut out small rectangular cardstock pieces to be the mask of your hero. Glue on the wiggle eyes.
* With the remaining cardstock, cut out a cape and small piece for the chest of the hero.
* To finish off the Paper Straw Superheroes – glue on your cardstock pieces to the paper straw. Then add other embellishments you see fit before playing/displaying proudly!

Love our idea? Be sure to also check out our Plastic Egg Superheroes post! It’s a great way to recycle those plastic eggs from Easter!