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Paper Cup Kangaroo

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, Adult

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Model Magic
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Craft Knife
  • No 2 Pencil
  • Paper Cups

Steps

  • Step 1

    Sketch an oval shape on a white paper cup with a pencil. Cut it out.

  • Step 2

    Paint the cup purple with Crayola Washable Paint. Let dry 1-2 hours, add second coat and let dry.

  • Step 3

    Divide another cup in 3 equal sections and paint 3 different colors. Let dry.

  • Step 4

    While paint is drying, use purple Crayola Model Magic to shape a kangaroo head, nose, ears, arms, legs and tail. Let it dry overnight.

  • Step 5

    Glue the kangaroo pieces onto the outside of the cup. Let dry.

  • Step 6

    Using a purple Clicks Retractable Marker, color the rim of the purple cup. Add details to the kangaroo’s body and let dry.

  • Step 7

    Draw a kangaroo pouch scene on each of the 3 sections of the tri-color cup with Clicks Retractable Markers.

  • Step 8

    Insert the tri-color cup into the kangaroo cup and spin it around to see your scenes!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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