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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

kids egg carton turtles

This project is intended for kids ages 5+.
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Print Project

Step 1

Cut apart a recycled egg carton into individual "cups".

Step 2

Paint the egg carton pieces green. Let dry.

Step 3

Glue a green pom-pom to the front of your turtle for the turtle's head.

Step 4

Glue two wiggle eyes to the front of the pom-pom head.

Step 5

Cut small pieces of green chenille pipe cleaners to make feet for your turtle and glue them to the inside of the turtle's "shell".
TIP: Remember, turtles have two feet in front and two in back.

Step 6

Add green glitter dots with glitter glue and let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Bold Mix Pom Poms by Creatology™

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    $11.99
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    Primary Glitter Glue Pens by Creatology™

    Item # 10030153 
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    $3.49
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    Acrylic Paint Set by Creatology™

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    $14.99
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    Assorted Adhesive Wiggle Eyes by Creatology™

    Item # 10469883 
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    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Chenille Pipe Cleaners, 25ct. by Creatology™

    Item # 10041116 
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    $3.49
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
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    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6 mm
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    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

    Item # 10002329 
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    $3.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Creatology™ Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes, 6pc

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You’ll Also Need
  • Recycled Egg Carton
Instructions
Step 1

Cut apart a recycled egg carton into individual "cups".

Step 2

Paint the egg carton pieces green. Let dry.

Step 3

Glue a green pom-pom to the front of your turtle for the turtle's head.

Step 4

Glue two wiggle eyes to the front of the pom-pom head.

Step 5

Cut small pieces of green chenille pipe cleaners to make feet for your turtle and glue them to the inside of the turtle's "shell".
TIP: Remember, turtles have two feet in front and two in back.

Step 6

Add green glitter dots with glitter glue and let dry.

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