Cardboard Tube Octopus

Sometimes I wish I could buy empty cardboard tube rolls. They are so great for kids' crafts and we use them up as soon as they hit the recycle bin.This sweet octopus is a new family favorite, especially once my two-year-old discovered he could stick his hand in the bottom to turn it into a puppet. His octopus voice was hilarious!
How we did it:
Materials List
- toilet paper tubes (toilet paper or paper towel rolls)
- paint
- glue
- googly eyes
- pom-poms (mini)
- paintbrushes
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First, cut the bottom of the roll to create eight legs (or however many you'd like) for your octo-friend!
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Next, bend the legs up, curling them a bit to create that octopus look.
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Once the legs are good to go, it's time for some color! The kids decided to make red and purple sea buddies.
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After our new little friends were dry, we added some eyes. That's all my kids wanted to add for the face, but feel free to get creative with a fun nose and mouth.
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And the best part...mini pom-pom suctions on the bottom of their feet. Are these cute or what?
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What do you know? They became puppets!