Busy Hands: Egg Box Alligator Puppet
http://www.sandinmytoes.tk/2015/03/busy-hands-egg-box-alligator-puppet-craft-kids.html
Some of our best craft projects are the ones in which we reuse or repurpose a junk item. That's why I have a hoard of cereal boxes, cardboard tubes, and egg cartons in my house! These are the kind of items which lend themselves to a wealth of creative ideas.
Our newest recycled craft is this Alligator Puppet that's really simple to make, but a fun toy for a child with an imagination. Plastic egg boxes are harder to work with than the carton ones, which are easier to paint or glue things on. But here in Dubai, the plastic ones are more commonly found, and one of the ways I've been using them are as disposable paint pots!
Back to our alligator craft, read on to see how we made it.
- Plastic or paper carton egg box (six eggs holder)
- Dark green coloured craft paper
- White craft paper
- Black marker
- Glue, clear tape, and scissors
1. Measure the width of the box from the front, and cut out the green paper to cover it over the top to bottom, as shown below. Make sure you measure it while the box is closed.
2. Tape the paper in place or glue it on. I taped it mainly on the front and bottom, so the box can open and close freely.
3. Cut out the teeth with white craft paper for the top and bottom, and glue on.
4. Cut out circles for the eyes and mark the eyeballs using a black marker. You can also use large googly eyes. Also, draw nostrils with the marker.
The puppet can be used by opening and closing the box by hand. You can also use this technique to make a monster or alien!
Cereal box parking garage
Cereal box ball game
Cardboard box bus
Penguin snow globe
Our newest recycled craft is this Alligator Puppet that's really simple to make, but a fun toy for a child with an imagination. Plastic egg boxes are harder to work with than the carton ones, which are easier to paint or glue things on. But here in Dubai, the plastic ones are more commonly found, and one of the ways I've been using them are as disposable paint pots!
Back to our alligator craft, read on to see how we made it.
These are the materials you need to make this Alligator Puppet:
- Plastic or paper carton egg box (six eggs holder)
- Dark green coloured craft paper
- White craft paper
- Black marker
- Glue, clear tape, and scissors
Here's how you can make it:
1. Measure the width of the box from the front, and cut out the green paper to cover it over the top to bottom, as shown below. Make sure you measure it while the box is closed.
2. Tape the paper in place or glue it on. I taped it mainly on the front and bottom, so the box can open and close freely.
3. Cut out the teeth with white craft paper for the top and bottom, and glue on.
4. Cut out circles for the eyes and mark the eyeballs using a black marker. You can also use large googly eyes. Also, draw nostrils with the marker.
The puppet can be used by opening and closing the box by hand. You can also use this technique to make a monster or alien!
Looking for more recycled craft ideas? Here are some more we have done:
Cereal box parking garage
Cereal box ball game
Cardboard box bus
Penguin snow globe
Busy Hands is a series about activities and craft
you can do with toddlers and young children.
This post has been linked to:
Let Kids Be Kids // Tuesday Tutorials //
Fabulously Frugal // Mini Creations //
The Weekly Kids Co-Op
Fabulously Frugal // Mini Creations //
The Weekly Kids Co-Op
33 comments
What a clever idea!
This is a great idea! Our egg cartons are usually card not plastic.
#pintorials
I love this a simple idea but so effective. I love the white teeth, very fierce! #Pintorials
Love it! I've shared and pinned!
Lovely simple idea and a great way to spare some imagination and play for children. Love the teeth.
Thanks for sharing #LetKidsBeKids
Great little craft! this is going straight onto my Pinterest board!
#letkidsbekids
Yes, problem is they're mostly plastic here!
Thanks Fiona!
Thank you so much for sharing!
It makes for great imaginative play!
Thanks Joanna!
Great idea! So simple too :) #letkidsbekids
Oh wow i'm going to try this with my daughter.
We made an egg box crocodile recently too, yet to write the post though, it is a great idea #letkidsbekids
That's a great craft idea. I haven't tried doing crafts with egg boxes yet so might have to give this one a try :-)
Cool craft idea. We love to hang onto all kinds of boxes and packaging as well and it drives my hubby crazy! #letkidsbekids
Totally love it! Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing it with us! #pintorials
Wow this is so good. Only you can think of something nice like this =) #letkidsbekids
Hope she has fun with it!
Would love to see how yours turned out!
Mine too!
Hope you do!
Thanks Eileen!
Thank you Merlinda :)
Thanks Jen, I will!
That's such a good idea - really effective
http://www.lovinglifewithlittleones.com/2015/03/making-eggbox-crocodile.html -the post is up now!
Lucas says - I LOVE junk modelling - it's so much fun and that it such a cool crocodile!! Great idea and thanks for linking up to #minicreations
So cute! We'll have to try this.
Very cute!!!
Genius! We always throw away egg boxes. We have plastic and cardboard boxes available here. Now I know what to do with them! You are so good at stuff like these Tarana!
LOVE and pinned!
So cute! I always throw out my egg boxes and think "I bet we could make something with this" and that's as far as I get.