This idea is directly from:
MAKE: a happy octopus
Kids who enjoy threading will be happily absorbed by this simple octopus. When it's finished, attach a length of elastic to the top of the balloon and enjoy the satisfying clack of his colourful legs banging together.
You will need
• a balloon
• drinking straws• scissors
• tape
• string
• eight beads
• two buttons
• permanent marker
1. Cut the straws into one inch lengths and thread them onto eight pieces of string. We tied a bead at the end of each of the pieces of string to form a 'foot' and to stop the straws from falling off the end.
2. Blow a small puff of air into the balloon and tie off. Then tape the legs to the side of the balloon.
3. Tape on buttons for eyes and draw a mouth with a permanent marker.
No comments:
Post a Comment