Crafts with Disposable Cups

You can paint with geometric shapes and help your child learn about textures and shapes with this arts and crafts project.

Materials

* Liquid tempera paint(s)
* Shallow container(s)
* Paper cups, small jars, snap-together building blocks, sponges, and other objects in different geometric shapes
* Several sheets of paper

Write secret messages to your friends with this invisible ink.

What You'll Need

Lemon
Bowl or cup
Skewer stick or toothpick
Iron
Paper
Adult help

A craft for kids and your cat. :) Make your own Kitty Cat House or Condo - You and you cat will have hours of fun in this home built just for him!

You Need:

* Two or More Paper Bags from the Grocery Store
* Scissors
* Glue
* Tape
* Cardboard
* Construction Paper
* Glasses and Bowls to Trace Around
* Pencil
* Pictures from Magazines
* Kitty

A Hanukkah craft kids of all ages can make and use during the eight day celebration of Hanukkah. this is a super craft for a classroom!

You'll Need
Wooden craft spoons
Acrylic paint
Paint Brush
Craft knife
12 plastic cups

Help your kids learn more about Groundhogs Day with this cute Peek-a-Book Groundhog puppet. This childrens' arts and crafts project idea is easy enough for kids to create and a lot of fun to make together with other kids or with a parent. These instructions below are for making a Peek-A-Boo Groundhog puppet. Enjoy.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED FOR THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY

# Felt
# Small Wiggle Eyes
# Glue
# Popsicle Stick
# Small Paper Cup

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Paper Mache Baskets -


Fill these bright baskets with eggs
and other Easter goodies. What You Need:
Balloons
Liquid starch
Old newspapers
Old cake or pie tin
String
Paper or plastic cup
Colored tissue paper
Can of flat white spray paint
Jar of gloss medium and varnish
Paintbrush




Step 1. Instructions:
1. Tear newspapers into 1-inch-wide strips that are 2 to 3 inches long. Blow up the balloon and tie the end with an overhand knot.





Step 2. 2. Pour starch into the pie tin. Cover the balloon with newspaper strips that have been dipped into the starch. After the balloon is covered with this layer, add a second layer. Overlap the strips and completely cover the balloon, except for the knotted end. Tie a string above the knot of the balloon. Hang the balloon in a cool, dry area to dry overnight. Add more strips, if necessary, and let these strips dry.





Step 3. 3. Snip the knotted end from the balloon, let the air escape, and remove the balloon. Let the paper ball dry for a few more hours.

4. Cut 1 inch off the top of the plastic cup to use for the base. Cover the base with paper strips. Fasten the wide end of the base to the wide end of the ball with more strips. Cover the hole where you removed the balloon with strips. Let the ball dry.





Step 5. 5. Draw a zigzag line around the ball's middle to mark the top of the basket, and a pair of parallel lines over the top (the narrow end) to mark the handle. Cut out the enclosed areas to form the basket. Spray-paint the basket white. When completely dry, apply tissue paper.

TIP: Paint small areas of the basket with the gloss medium and varnish. Lay cut strips of tissue paper over the medium. Paint the medium over the top of the tissue paper. Cover all sides of the basket with the tissue paper. Let dry.

Christmas Cup Bell Arts & Crafts Idea - Instructional tutorial for making a Christmas bell using a communion cup.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Communion cups (Lord Supper Cups)
* Acrylic paint
* String
* Small jingle bells
* Drinking straws
* Craft glue or hot glue

Cone Cup Bunny Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Make a different kind of Easter basket from cone-shaped drinking cups.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 2 Paper cone cups
* Glue
* Scissors
* Crayons, markers, or paints
* Printout of the rabbit's face and ears from Aunt Annie's Crafts software demo
* Easter grass
* Purple and pink strips of paper

Cupid Takes Aim - Create your own Cupids quiver full of Valentines Arrows with this fun & easy arts & crafts idea project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
colored construction paper
pipe cleaner
large tall plastic or paper cup
red tissue paper
piece of ribbon about twice as long as the cup
tape

Groundhog Cup Puppet Arts & Crafts Project Tutorial - Make a groundhog cup puppet with this easy & fun kids arts & crafts project tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Brown Construction Paper
* Styrofoam or paper cup
* Glue
* Scissors
* Pen or pencil
* Craft Stick
* Crayons, markers, paint or colored paper for decorating
* Googly eyes (optional)

Grow Your Own Leprachaun With this educational & fun arts & crafts activity project tutorial. - How to make a unique leprechaun complete with growing hair!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* 5-inch styrofoam cup
* Planting soil
* Grass seed
* Green construction paper
* Black construction paper
* Wiggly eyes
* Black marker

JellyFish Mobile Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Find out how you can make a fun jellyfish using a styrofoam cup.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Styrofoam or Paper Cup
* Construction Paper (whatever color you prefer)
* Crepe Paper Streamers (to match your construction paper)
* Markers or Crayons
* Yarn
* Glue

Liberty Bell Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Instructions for making a Liberty bell using a paper or styrofoam cup. Easy & Fun kids arts & crafts idea!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper or Styrofoam Cup
* Pen or Pencil
* Tape
* Aluminum Foil
* 2 Pipecleaners
* Small Jingle Bell (approx. 1 inch)
* Star Stickers (optional)

Leprachaun Hat Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial. - Instructions to make a leprechaun hat from a paper plate and cup. Easy & Fun kids arts & crafts project idea.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Small Paper Plate
* Paper Cup
* Paint
* Glue
* Construction Paper

Mr. Harry Cup - Make a cup with a growing grass plant.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Styrofoam Cup
* Markers
* Potting Soil
* Grass seed

Mouse in a Cup Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea. - Instructions for making a pretend mouse in a tiny cup.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Small Medicine Dosage Cup
* Paint
* Paper
* Pom-poms
* Wiggle Eyes
* Pipe Cleaner
* Felt

Make Your Own Dragon Puppet for Asian New Year Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. 1 red plastic "Solo" cup, 16 oz.
2. Three 1 inch pom-poms, any color
3. Two 1/4 inch plastic jiggly eyes
4. 2 silver disk sequins
5. Yellow felt
6. Red felt
7. 1 pipe cleaner, any color
8. 2 feet x 5 inch strip colorful wrapping paper
9. 2 small gold color bells
10. Tacky craft glue

Potted Tissue Flowers Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Instructions to make tissue paper flowers in a personalized pot.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Tissue paper
* Green Pipe Cleaner
* Plaster of Paris
* Plastic Cups or Small Flower Pots

Terrarium Arts & Crafts Project Idea For Kids - Instructions to make a home made terrarium using a couple of clear plastic cups.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* 2 Clear Plastic Cups
* Potting Soil
* Various plant and/or grass seeds
* Tape

Witch Apple Dolls for Halloween Arts & Crafts Project For Kids - Make your own Witch Apple Dolls with this easy & fun arts & crafts activity for children.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1: an apple
2: knife
3: lemon juice
4: Styrofoam cup
5: raisins, dried cranberries or garlic cloves.

Awesome Aging Apple Doll Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
apple, lemon juice, a pencil, a jar or heavy paper cup, cloves, and a knife.

Cup of Fish Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial - Make an edible aquarium in a cup. This is a great party treat you can make with your child.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* blue jello
* gummy fish (or fruit-flavored sharks)
* clear plastic cups.

Christmas Candy Tree Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - This is a good and quick project for a Christmas raffle prize or even as a centerpiece. My mother used to do this a lot for people she didnt know very well but felt she would like to give a little something to.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
some brightly wrapped sweets (the type which have the twists at either end), a coconut, a cup (brightly colored or with a Christmassy theme), a bow, cling-film and cello-tape.

Bat and Spider Cups Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Great for drinks or to hold those ghoulish goodies!!!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Black pipe cleaners - 4 for each spider cup
* Scissors
* Craft glue or hot glue gun
* Purple paper cups
* Black poster board (for bat wings)
* Small wiggle eyes
* Ruler, optional (only if you need to measure)

Flower Pot Wall Hanging Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Beautiful Cup flower hanging arts & crafts project for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
large paper plate
styrofoam cup (you only need 1/2 a cup for each craft)
paint
glue
string or ribbon
hole punch
green tissue paper
OPTIONAL: flower colored tissue paper (yellow, pink, blue or purple all work well)

St.Patricks Day Shamrocks Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial- Create your own beautiful basket of shamrocks!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Have you ever searched for a four leaf clover? Perhaps you will find one in this basket of shamrocks! To create a small basket take a plastic cup and wrap it in colored tissue paper. Add a handle using a pipe cleaner or a piece of colorful ribbon (attach the ends to either side of the basket). Next cut out shamrocks for your basket from green construction paper- three and four leaf- you decide. Decorate your basket with glitter, shamrocks, holiday symbols, flowers, or anything you wish.

String Phone Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make a string phone to play with paper cups.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Two paper cups, a nail, two paper clips, a piece of string (5-10 feet long)

Valentines Day Cups Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea- 2 versions of the same arts & crafts project for kids.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
Version 1
styrofoam or paper cup
tinfoil
popsicle stick or straw
paper
scissors
glue

Version 2
styrofoam or paper cup
tinfoil
popsicle stick or straw
paper
scissors
glue
red paint
optional: green tissue paper

Make Your Own Trashasaurus Rex Sculpture Arts & Crafts Project Idea - Just as folk artists work with whatever they have on hand to make art, you can use found materials to create a sculpture like Trashasaurus Rex and express how you feel about the solid waste problem. Creating such a sculpture will help save landfill space, and displaying your work in a public place can make others aware of the solid waste problem.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Lumber
* Chicken wire
* Thin, flexible wire
* Newspapers
* Wallpaper paste
* *White glue or carpenter's glue
* Solid waste or trash
* Hammer and nails
* Wire cutters or pliers
* Bucket for mixing the paste
* Acrylic paints (optional)
* Brushes and paint pans (optional)

For a relief sculpture:

* Large piece of corrugated cardboard
* (such as a refrigerator carton)
* *White glue or carpenter's glue
* Solid waste or trash
* Markers, crayons, or other drawing tools
* Acrylic paints or leftover latex paint (optional)
* Brushes and paint pans (optional)
o *A glue gun can be used in addition to or instead of these, but only with adult supervision.

Space Capsule Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
You will need a picture of your child's face. If you do not have this, you can substitute a face cut out of a magazine or newspaper and use this as your astronaut.
a paper or styrofoam cup,
a plastic bag (like a bread bag or grocery bag),
some string or wool (3 or 4 pieces),
tinfoil,
OPTIONAL: stickers to decorate with
scissors and
glue.

Playful Popup Pumpkin Puppet Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial- A playful pumpkin figure that is a cinch to make!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
To make a basic pop-up puppet, first take a cup and poke a large hole through the bottom of the cup so that a craft stick or a small wooden dowel will fit through it. Poke the dowel through the hole in the cup and hold it so the top of the dowel is a good ways above the top of the cup. Next take a horizontal strip of tissue paper that is a bit longer than the area between the cup and the top of the dowel. Select orange or a bright color that you like for this will be your puppet's body. Tape one edge of the paper around the top of the cup so it won't move and bunch the other edge around the top of the dowel and tape it in place as well. Add pipe cleaner arms with paper hands just below the top of the dowel and then drape a large piece of tissue over the top. This is the body of your cup puppet! Now you can cut out a pumpkin head, hat, pants, gloves, shirt, and feet to add on to the cup base, body, and top of the dowel to create the rest of your figure. Then decorate the puppet you wish! When you move the dowel back and forth the puppet will pop up.

Dragon Kites Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Make your own homemade dragon kites.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
To create a soaring dragon kite, first cut out a kite in the shape of a dragon's head from a heavier weight paper using the pattern provided. Next cut out some dragon scales, mouth, and teeth. Take some paper cups and attach them to the top of the kite to make large eyes. Add the dragon scales, teeth and mouth to the kite next and decorate! Add crepe paper streamers to the end of the kite to make it colorful and playful.

Nylon Snake Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial- Heres a way to use up those colourful plastic cups&plates used at birthday parties and school events.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Colorful plastic cups (20 or so per student ... if you have less, that's ok, the snake will just be smaller).
* Pantihose leg (make sure no one needs it anymore).
* Newspaper.
* Colorful plastic plates (2 per student).
* Paper Fasteners (you can just use hot glue instead).
* Pen, awl or other sharp instrument for poking holes.
* Scissors.
* Fishing line (if you have it).

Angel Place Cards Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial - Great decorations for the holiday table.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Paper Cups
* Napkins
* Lollipops
* Chenille stems
* Paint, optional

Cast Your Treasure in Plastic Resin Arts & Crafts Project Tutorial For Kids ~ A craft more suitable for older children (age eight and up) is acrylic resin casting. This craft allows you to embed or encase just about anything in a clear plastic shape.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* The plastic resin
* A catalyst
* An eyedropper to dispense the catalyst
* Some disposable (unwaxed) cups to mix it in
* Some popsicle sticks to mix it up
* A mold (available from your crafts store, or youcan make your own)
* The items you want to embed
* Mold release to make it easier to get the hardenedcasting out of the mold (optional)

Easy Soap Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Microwave oven
* Microwavable cups or paper cups (these will get hot)
* Plastic spoons
* Knife
* Cookie or candy molds (optional)
* Transparent glycerin soap

Kwanzaa Trivet Kids Arts & Crafts Project Idea Tutorial ~ Design your own trivet to give as a gift on one of the nights of Kwanzaa. This gift is a functional work of art!

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* One pound bag or box of white grout (can be found in craft stores)
* Disposable plastic bowl or cup
* Water
* Mosaic trivet mold
* Popsicle stick or old spatula
* Bag of red, green, and black tiles
* Sponge
* Soft cloth
* Can of mosaic sealer isolant
* Paintbrush

Homemade Easter Egg Dyeing Smock Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial For Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
* Plain white or beige pillowcase
* Scissors
* Piece of cardboard
* Bottle of textile medium
* Pink, orange, and green craft paints
* Paintbrushes
* Disposable cups or bowls
* Foam bunny stamp
* Foam carrot stamp
* Squeezable fine-tipped black or purple fabric paint

Grass Buddy Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:

* Grass seeds
* Styrofoam cup
* Old sock
* Spray bottle full of water
* Potting soil
* Safety scissors
* Waterproof markers

Swinging Sand Art Kids Arts & Crafts Activity Idea Tutorial

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED TO MAKE THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY:
1. Sand
2. Large, strong paper cup
3. String
4. Large sheet of brown or colored paper
5. Liquid glue (optional)