Craft and Play with Recycled K Cup Tiger!
We love recycling at home! We are always looking for ways to use recycled materials for arts and crafts. We frequently use k cups to craft with. You can find all our recycled k cup ideas here. In this post, we will show you how to transform an empty k cup into a simple, fun k cup tiger craft.
How to make the K Cup Tiger Craft
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Supplies:
- empty k cup
- orange and black paint
- googly eyes
- orange construction paper
- orange pipe cleaner
- hot glue (any glue or glue dots)
Instructions:
1. Begin by painting the entire outside of the k cup orange. Allow it to dry, then add a second layer.
2. Add black stripes, a nose, and a mouth. Use hot glue to attach the eyes.
3. Cut ears out of the orange construction paper. Fold up a small amount along the bottom edge. Next, make a small cut in the middle and slightly pinch the sides together. Attach to the cup with glue.
4. Cut an orange pipe cleaner in half, shape into a tail, hot glue on the back, and you’re done!
Books About Tigers
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National Geographic Readers: TigersThe Tiger Who Came to TeaSleep Like a Tiger (Caldecott Medal – Honors Winning Title(s))Mr. Tiger Goes Wild (Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (Awards))It’s a Tiger!Tiger-Tiger, Is It True?: Four Questions to Make You Smile Again
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See also: Handprint Tiger
Want to make some friends to go with this k cup tiger craft? How about a cheetah or monkey also made from k cups?!