Clothespin Ant

Feeling antsy? Make this ant craft at home with Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand. It's a fun and easy clothespin craft for kids!

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

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Supplies/Tools Directions

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

Construction Paper
Glue
Markers
Paint
Paint Brushes
Clothespin(s)
Cotton Balls
Pencil(s)
Wiggle Eyes

Steps

Step 1

Paint clothespin. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 2

Color 3 cotton balls with markers.
Step 3

Draw antennae on construction paper. Cut out.
Step 4

Glue cotton balls to top of clothespin.
Step 5

Glue antennae to middle cotton ball.
Step 6

Glue wiggle eyes to front cotton ball as a face. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 7

Repeat steps 1–6 to create a colony!

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