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Plastic Spoon Ant

A bug they'll love! Create at home with this DIY plastic spoon craft & make an adorable ant from Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

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
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Chenille Stems
  • Disposable Spoons
  • Wiggle Eyes

Steps

  • Step 1

    Paint 2 spoons. Dry upside-down 1–2 hours.

  • Step 2

    Overlap spoon handles and glue together. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Wrap 3 chenille stems around handles. Bend ends to create legs.

  • Step 4

    Wrap 1 chenille stem around base of spoon. Bend ends to create antennae.

  • Step 5

    Glue wiggle eyes to top of spoon. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 6

    Add facial features with markers.

  • Step 7

    Repeat steps 1–6 to create a colony!

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