Summer is right around the corner, and Ive been thinking about all things ocean!
So today we have the cutest littleoctopus craftto share with you.
Its made using a cupcake liner and is a simple craft to make to go along with ocean themes.
So if you are looking for a simpleoctopus craft ideas you will love thispaper octopus craft!
Sometimes, I grab them when they are on sale and forget I have them.
THis is such a funOctopus craft ideasusing common things you already have on home.
Cupcake liner octopus craft
First, cut eight strips of colored construction paper.
Our strips were about six inches long.
Octopus craft
Next, curl the ends of all of the strips of paper.
You cal also use a paper, craft stick, marker, etc.
to help curl the paper.
Cupcake octopus craft
Bend the flat ends of the curled paper strips inward.
This will make the octopus legs stick out nicely after being glued to the cupcake liner.
Make an Octopus Craft
Now its time to make a face!
Attach googly eyes using a glue stick.
Next, use a marker to draw a mouth on the octopus.
Octopus art and craft
And thats it for oureasy octopus craft.
These also look very cute hanging from the ceiling to make them look like they are swimming!
Just attach string from the top center and youll a very cute decoration for an ocean or under-the-sea theme.
Want to learn more about octopuses?
Check out this huge resource for kids prek-8th grade to learnAll About Octopus.
Or learn all aboutaquatic animals(over 250 pages!)
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