Octopus Climbing Cup Toy Craft

Here's a simple and fun craft idea that'll not only spark kids imaginations, but also keep them entertained for hours.

Matetials:

Paper cup
Red paper
Glue
Scissors
Marker
String of shoelace

Directions:

1) Cut and glue red paper around a paper cup.
2) Cut two small holes in the bottom of the cup.
3) Draw a puckered octopus face on the side of the cup.
4) Cut slits around the rim of the cup and curl up the sides to make the octopuse's arms.
5) Lace a string or shoelace through the holes in the cup.
6) Hang up the string and pull up and down to make the octopus climb.


Options:

Get creative! Make monkeys, rabits, birds or other animals.
Make several climbers, hang them up side by side and have a face with your friends.