Pull out some of your scrapbook supplies and have some fun!
Kids Crafting – Octopus Puppet
From Fiskars
Difficulty rating: Beginner
Designer: Valerie Salmon
What child would not want to make this cute little octopus? Did you know that this little fella is made out of an empty toilet paper roll? Plan a creative earth-friendly activity with your kid/s to bring this adorable creature to life using items that are readily available at home. Decorate your mini octopus with dots, stripes, buttons, googley eyes, and more!
Instructions:
1. Wad about 3 sheets of kleenex into a ball, then wrap the ball with 1 more kleenex sheet. Insert it at the top of the tube to create a domed head for the octopus.
2. Paint the outside of the tube and the top of the head. Let dry.
3. Using a decorative paper edger, make 8 equal vertical cuts halfway up the tube to make the tentacles.
4. Curl each tentacle upwards by rolling them on a sharpie marker.
5. Paint the underside of each tentacle.
6. Use buttons for eyes and use the "cup handle" of the Bistro Brew squeeze punch for the smiling mouth.
7. Add 1/4 inch circles using a contrasting colored cardstock. Adhere the dots all over the octopus' body. Add a band around its head.
Kids Crafting – Paper Punch Hawaiian Lei
Designer: Patti Milazzo
Here’s a super simple craft for kids to make for an upcoming Hawaiian theme Luau or simply as a project to brighten a rainy day. My little guy had a blast using some of Fiskars new Lever Punches along with some recycled straws and patterned paper scraps to string together this cute paper punch Lei.
Instructions:
1. Punch out 30 or more various flowers from a mix of patterned paper.
2. Use the 1/16 inch Circle Hand Punch to create a hole in the center of each flower.
3. Use scissors to cut 1/2 inch segments from the drinking straws.
4. Cut a 24 inch long piece of stretch beading elastic and temporarily tie a knot at one end.
5. Start threading the flowers and straw segments. Be sure to vary the pattern to make it more interesting.
6. Once the Lei is to a desired length untie end knot and tie ends together. Enjoy!
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