Crayon Critters

Crayon Critters craft

Where do you find interesting creatures? You can find them in nature, in your imagination—or even waiting inside a box of crayons.

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    Where have you found interesting creatures? Under rocks? Flying by your ear? Or in your imagination? Now you can <EM>almost</EM> make them come to life.

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    Pick a Crayola® Crayon for the body of your creature. Cut chenille stems (long enough to wrap around the crayon) with Crayola Scissors for legs and antennae. Bend and shape chenille stems to support the crayon creature’s body.

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    Cut out shapes from construction paper for wings or other parts. Decorate with Crayola Crayons. Stick to chenille stems with Crayola School Glue. Air-dry before twisting chenille stems around crayon.

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    Make eyes and other body parts from paper, crayons, and other craft items.