Recycled Egg Carton Critters
Cut egg carton cups into bugs or animals. Paint and add pipe cleaner legs.
Educational Value
Reuse and creativity.
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Cut individual cups.
- 2
Paint and let dry.
- 3
Poke pipe cleaners for legs.
- 4
Add eyes and antennae.
Recycled Egg Carton Critters
Cut egg carton cups into bugs or animals. Paint and add pipe cleaner legs.
Educational Value
Reuse and creativity.
Materials Needed
- Egg carton
- Paint
- Pipe cleaners
- Googly eyes
- Glue
Instructions
- Cut individual cups.
- Paint and let dry.
- Poke pipe cleaners for legs.
- Add eyes and antennae.
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