Aliens From Outer Space

How many eyes, legs, and arms do Aliens From Outer Space have? Only you know for sure---so design your make-believe creatures using your imagination!

1. Use the fold of a recycled file folder as the beginning point for your Alien From Outer Space. With Crayola® Scissors, cut into the folder on an angle to create areas that you can later pull up from the folder for eyes, mouths, and other things you’d like to include in your alien’s face.

2. Use Crayola® Twistables to add details. Bring out your creature's true character with creative patterns and colors!

3. Roll the file folder into a loose cylinder with the face at the front for a preview. Then unroll it. Add any changes you'd like.

4. Cut the remaining edges of the file folder into strips that will meet at the back of the cylinder. Carefully staple these together so the cylinder holds its shape.

5. Sketch details such as hair, feathers, and scales on construction paper. Measure aluminum foil to go behind the eyes, for example, for an eerie effect. Cut out the pieces. Glue them on with Crayola® School Glue. Dry.

6. Use a second file folder to create limbs for your alien. Detail the limbs with cuts and folds, just as you did the face. Be creative! Your alien might have a new kind of limb, or many more than you do. Think of special uses for your alien's parts, such as searching for intergalactic space signals, or eating unusual alien foods. Glue the limbs to your alien's face-cylinder. Dry. You're ready for a trip to Earth!

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Twistables®
• No-Run School Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors

household supplies

• aluminum foil
• stapler and staples
• recycled file folders

"Scouts decorated our recruiting table at a community fair with their Aliens From Outer Space. We really drew the crowds!"
Chimera T., scout leader.

"My group invented some far-out aliens! The kids had a blast following through on their own ideas."
Rasheed O., after-school volunteer.

Many people believe that aliens have been visiting Earth for a very long time. Some cave drawings look very much like today's space travelers. Aboriginal art showing space travelers in space ships can be found in the New South Wales Blue Mountains of Australia.