Cute Octopus
Dive into a vibrant marine world with an original and fun DIY project themed around the ocean! Who would have thought that a simple polystyrene bell could transform into an adorable sea creature? This is the perfect summer activity to keep kids entertained during the long holidays: they will love painting their base, curling the paper tentacles, and creating a unique face for this octopus.
Why we love this activity?
-
The combination of the relief bell and the curling tentacles gives real dynamism to this little marine sculpture.
-
Rolling the paper to curl it and positioning the tentacles helps develop the dexterity of young artists.
-
A perfect room decoration that kids can proudly display!
How to complete this tutorial step by step?
Materials
To carry out this activity, you will need:
- a polystyrene bell
- acrylic paint and a brush
- a wooden skewer
- two-tone paper (15 x 15 cm)
- googly eyes (Ø 2.5 cm)
- fabric bows
- a black marker
- adhesive dots
- a paper cutter or a pair of scissors
Step 1
Decorate the polystyrene bell with acrylic paint.
Tip: Insert the bell onto a wooden skewer to paint it without getting your fingers dirty.
Step 2
Cut 6 strips of 15 x 2 cm from a sheet of two-tone paper.
Practical: the paper cutter allows you to cut perfect strips with ease!
Step 3
Wrap the paper strips around the handle of the brush to create the octopus's tentacles.
Step 4
Glue the paper strips underneath the bell using adhesive dots.
Step 5
Attach 2 large googly eyes and a pretty bow using adhesive dots.
Step 6
Draw a nice smile with a black marker.
Step 7
Mix colors to create beautiful colorful octopuses!
The products used:
2,99€ (either 1,00 € / pc)
9,99€
Other tutorials on the theme "Animal Tutorials"
-
Drawing a caterpillar with toddlers
C11221View 15762 time -
Scratch Card Butterfly
C11193View 9709 time -
Wooden Easter Bunny
C17688View 11550 time -
Chick with a Paper Plate (EASY)
C14581View 94428 time -
Marbled Wooden Rabbit - Mess-Free Painting
C17733View 9756 time -
Balloon Painting and Stickers: The Ice Floe
C11194View 12899 time -
Collage Tree and Birds
C15076View 17315 time -
Punched Giraffe
C11276View 12401 time -
Fables of La Fontaine Cards
C8310View 10383 time -
Polar Bear with Styrofoam Balls
C15060View 17437 time
Customer review
Give your feedback
Cute Octopus
Be the first to share your review of this product.
Post a review