As I have stated before I like to upcycle; so, the first craft
involves doing just that kind of thing. I think hedgehogs are adorable and
enjoyed have one in the classroom.
CD Turtle
Materials: Construction
paper, Turtle body (Pattern), CDs (two
per turtle), Colored paper scraps, Scissors, Glue stick, Assorted sequins, Glitter glue, Paper punch, Yarn or cord
Materials: Construction
paper, Turtle body, CDs (two
per turtle), Colored paper scraps, Scissors, Glue stick, Assorted sequins, Glitter glue, Paper punch, Yarn or cord
Directions:
Print out the turtle body on construction paper or cardstock.
Cut out turtle body.
Using the glue stick, glue the body to the label side of one CD. Apply glue to the second side of the body and
glue the second CD to it, matching the two CDs.
Glue two black sequins to each side of the turtle head for the
eyes.
Punch a hole in the turtle tail. Tie a length of yarn or ribbon to use for
hanging.
On one CD, cut shapes from colored scraps and glue to the CD
with the glue stick.
On the second (opposite side) CD, use glitter glue and
assorted sequins to decorate. Let dry
flat, so the sequins don’t move on the glue while drying.
Pokey
Hedgehog Craft
Adult
Supervision is advised!!
Materials: STYROFOAM™
Brand Foam: 2-1/2” egg, Round wooden toothpicks, Acrylic craft paint: White and brown, Half-round
beads, , black 5mm (eyes), Round bead, black 7mm (nose), Thick, white craft
glue, Optional: Blush or pink chalk
Tools needed: Serrated knife; old candle or bar of soap; stiff
paint brush; paint palette, such as a paper plate; wooden skewer; newspaper;
knippers
Directions:
Wax the knife blade with bar of soap. Cut a small slice from
the side of the egg so the egg will sit flat. The flat side is the belly of the
hedgehog.
Insert a wooden skewer into the egg to use as a handle.
Squeeze white and brown paint on your palette. Mix a small amount of brown with
the white paint to make a very light tan. Paint the narrow end of the egg, or
the face, a light tan.
Gradually add more brown paint, each time creating a darker
shade of tan, as you work toward the back of the egg. The tail end should be
the darkest color. Let paint dry.
Mix a tiny bit of water with a small amount of brown paint.
Place 60 or so toothpicks into the mixture and let the toothpicks soak up the
color. Remove half and spread them out on newspaper to dry. Allow the other half
to soak for a longer amount of time so they will be darker. Remove and spread
out to dry.
Using knippers, cut in half three – four toothpicks of each
color, and three-four unpainted toothpicks.
Add quills to the hedgehog, starting with the darker quills at
the back end of the egg. Dip toothpicks into white craft glue, and insert into
the porcupine, spacing them evenly. Position the toothpicks at an angle, so
that the ends form a point at the tail area. (See photo of the hedgehog’s
belly.)
Work your way toward the front, using lighter and shorter
toothpicks as you go. The quills toward the front should be angled toward the
back. The last row of quills closest to the face will be the short, unpainted
toothpicks.
Glue on two half round beads for eyes, and the round black
bead for the nose.
Optional: Brush
blush or pink chalk dust onto the cheeks.
Feathered
Footprint Birdies
May need
adult supervision depend on age of child!!
Materials: white
cardstock, or other thick paper, orange cardstock, paint, paintbrush, feathers,
glue, googly eyes
Directions:
Paint your child’s foot and stamp on the white cardstock.
Allow to dry.
Cut the footprint out of the cardstock.
Glue three feathers onto the back of the footprint.
Glue on 2 googly eyes and an orange triangle nose.
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