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A 20–30 minutes craft for ages 3–7, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Googly Eyes, and White Glue.

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    A cartoon of Scissors
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    A cartoon of Googly Eyes
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    A cartoon of White Glue
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    A cartoon of Craft Sticks
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    A cartoon of Pony Beads
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    A cartoon of Markers
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    Make Craft Stick Octopus

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Make an "X" with two popsicle sticks

    To start making your octopus, glue two popsicle sticks together to make an X. Do this two times so you have two Xs.

    Step 2: Glue the Xs together

    Place one X on top of the other X so it looks like you have eight legs. Glue them together.

    Step 3: Glue on your beads

    Decide on what color and pattern you want for your pony beads. We added three pony beads per tentacle, but you can use more or less. Add a small dot of glue for each bead and place it on carefully.

    Step 4: Make the body

    While your glue dries, cut a circle from a piece of paper. Glue on googly eyes, or draw on eyes with a marker.

    Step 5: Add a mouth

    Draw a mouth on with a marker. Will you make your octopus silly, serious, or something else?

    Step 6: Glue the face to the body

    Glue the face onto the body and let it dry. Your octopus is complete! You could also glue or tie on a string to turn it into a Christmas ornament
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Googly Eyes
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Craft Sticks
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Pony Beads
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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