Egg Carton Caterpillars

Materials:

• cardboard egg carton
  
• scissors
  
• green paint
  
• paintbrush
  
• markers
  
• pipe cleaners
  
• tape
  
  

Instructions:

1. Cut off the top of the egg carton, and cut the bottom half into two long strips to make two caterpillars.
   
2. Place the egg carton strips upside down so that the hollow of the cups cannot be seen. Paint them green, and allow the paint to dry. Use markers to add details, such as the eyes, nose, and a mouth.
   
3. Cut two pipe cleaners in half to make antennae. Use the point of your scissors to create small holes at the top of the head before inserting the antennae.
   
4. Cut four pipe cleaners into thirds. Insert one piece of pipe cleaner on the side of each cup to create the caterpillar’s legs.
   
5. Inside each egg cup, bend down the ends of the pipe cleaners. Tape can be used to secure the antennae and legs.
   
   

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