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Below you will find arts and crafts projects for children to craft with paper cups, styrofoam cups, and plastic cups. Find out how to recycle and make cool stuff with disposable cups with the following arts and crafts decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children, preschoolers, teens. You Might Also Like ... Paper Cup Crafts ... Styrofoam Cup Crafts ... Plastic Cup Crafts

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How to Make Royalty from Styrofoam, Plastic, or Paper Cups

This is going to be a lot of fun, I'm sure of it. Just take 2 cups and glue their bottoms together as seen in the illustrations above. Then cut out triangle 'M' like shapes from the top of the top cup for the crown. Then cut out strips of paper for hair by cutting a rectangle, long strip and then cutting down towards the bottom many times. Cut out arms by drawing a long oval with 2 letter 'U' thumbs on both ends (seen in illustration above). Then cut this out.Glue the hair and the arms to the cup figure. Then use paint or markers to draw eyes, nose, and mouth. Add clothes with paint, fabric, or felt. Make both a Queen and a King and you have 2 toy figures to play with.

Make Flowers from Sliced Plastic Cups

This is a really beautiful craft to make, especially as a gift for somebody special...like Mom or Grandma. Get some 3 oz cups - preferrably in different colors. Cut slits all down the sides of the 3 oz cups, as pictured above. Then glue one sliced cup inside another cup, as seen above. Then use a pencil to poke a hole in the center of the cups that you just put together. Then fold the sliced cup segments back like petals. Now get a drinking straw and place it through the center hole that you just created...as seen in the picture above. Now get some colorful tissue paper and crumple it up in a ball and glue it to the center of the flower. To make the flowers look even nicer, make a bunch of them and then wrap them in a nice piece of wrapping paper or decorative paper and wrap it together with a piece of ribbon tied in a bow.

Make a Peanut Tossing Cup Game

Make sure nobody around you has peanut allergies before starting. It is super easy to make a peanut tossing cup game if you know how to do it. Just get a cup and poke a hole in the bottom of it. Find a peanut and then tie a knot around it. Then push the string through the bottom of the cup and knot it on the other end. Then just glue a straw or a pencil inside the side of the cup (you might have to poke a bit of a hole first). Then just play the peanut tossing game. See how many times you can get it in the cup per minute.

Make a Golden Trophy with Two Paper Cups

To make this golden trophy, you will need a large cup and a smaller cup. You can use yellow cups or you can cover them with yellow paper or paing. Then Glue the bigger one to the bottom of the smaller one ... as seen above. To make the trophy handles....you can cut a circle for each handle. Then fold it in half and cut a half circle out of the circle. Then fold the solid part in half... glue that part to the bigger cup. You can then paint a message on the trophy ... such as '#1'.

Mechanical Bucket in the Well with a Cup & Spool

Any boy or girl can make this amusing little play toy that will keep them entertained for hours at a time. Tie one end of a piece of string around the rim of the thimble. Force the other end of the string through the little grooved notch on top of the spool, as in illustration A. Straighten out a large hair pin. Rebend the hair pin to make a crank handle, as in illustration B. Force the hair pin through the hole in the center of the spool. Wind the string on the spool. It will fill in the groove in the crank handle. Drop the thimble bucket into the drinking cup filled with water. Rest the hair pin, with the spool on it, across the top of the drinking cup, as in illustration C. Turn the crank handle to wind the string onto the spool, and to draw up a thimble bucketful of water.

Make Cups on a String Telephones

You'll be able to speak to your friend through this toy telephone almost as if the telephone were real. Make a small hole in the bottoms of 2 flat-bottom drinking cups. Pull one end of a piece of string, about 2 yards long, through the hole in one of the cups. Pull the end of the string inside the cup, through the holes in a button and fasten with a knot. This is to prevent the string from pulling out of the cup. Do the same with the other end of the string and the other cup. Take hold of one cup telephone and give the other one to your friend and start to talk. Try having your friend stand in one room and you in another with the door closed between you. You will be amazed because you will be able to hear each other just as if you were talking on a real telephone.

How to Make Gift Baskets out of Paper Cups

To make this craft, you will need one large colored paper cup, scissors, enough heavy colored yarn for a handle, paste, decorative items, cut flowers or lollipops or pieces of wrapped candy, etc. To make this, start off by punching holes on opposite sides of the cup just below the top rim. Insert colored yarn through the holes and tie to form a handle. If you wish, you may type a name, a wish (such as I wish You a Happy Birthday), a Scripture verse, etc and paste on outside of cup. If cup is a plain color, you may decorate it with flower decals, stickers, pictures, sealsetc. (See sketch.) Before giving your treast to the special recipient, you can add some cut flowers, lollipops, cookies, or pieces of wrapped candy.

Even More Disposable Cup Crafts Below

Make a Halloween Pumpkin Tree Craft with Twigs and Disposable Cups - This Halloween tree will add a nice touch to your living room. And you don’t even have to throw it away when Halloween is over. You can just remove the pumpkins and add stars and you’ll have a Christmas tree.

Airplanes - - Your friends will be flying high in this bright red airplane!

A Paper Cup Lions - - Though it's not technically a jungle dweller, this cute lion was the hit craft at our place this week. Cutting the lion's head from a paper cup is a simple and satisfying craft for preschool-aged children.

A Playful Pop-Up Pumpkin Puppets - - A playful pumpkin figure that is a cinch to make!

Bat and Spider Cups - Great for drinks or to hold those ghoulish goodies!!!

Beaded Wind Chimes - - String a variety of beads and drinking straw to make this wind chime craft.

Bean Beginnings - - Fairy tales are filled with delights. Explore Jack and the Beanstalk beyond "Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum" and sprout your own beans-real or imaginary.

Box Living Rooms - - Recycle boxes and paper cups into a cozy miniature living room.

Bunny Cups    - - This project is rated very easy, if all items are precut for kids to just glue on.

Butterfly Feeders - - An easy, fun craft project that is golden in drawing the winged creatures in for a sip – the sugar water butterfly feeder.

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Cactus Flower Favors - - May 5th is Cinco de Mayo and your tables will be beautiful with this Cactus Flower Favor.

Catch the Bead Games - - Kids build hand/eye coordination—as they play a fun reflex game they make themselves!

Celestial Dreams Pencil Cups - - Reach for your handy art supplies—and reach for the stars, your goals and dreams for the future!

Chick & Bunny Treat Holders - - This one’s for the kiddies… a fun little craft project + “friendly” holders for all those Easter Bunny treats!

Chinese Red Lanterns    - - Chinese New Year ends with a traditional Lantern Festival. Make your very own Chinese lantern and decorate it with glittery gold or whatever you choose! Hang your creation for all to see.

Clay bouquet in yogurt cup vases - - Learn to make a clay bouquet with a yogurt cup or a small plastic cup.

Cup and Ball Angel Crafts - - This pretty "cup and ball" angel is a lovely craft for children of all ages at Christmas. She can be part of your homemade nativity scene, or sit on top of your tree!

Cup and Ball Games - - To play, simply hold the cup in your hand, toss the ball, and see how many times you can catch it in the cup.

Cup and Ball Joseph Crafts - - Here we transform a polystyrene ball and a paper cup into a handsome Joseph for our handmade nativity scene!

Cup and Ball King Crafs - - Make three kings for your own Christmas handmade nativity scene, or dress up a king, queen, prince or princess for some special fairy tale characters!

Cup and Ball Mary Crafts - - Make our cup and ball Mary craft as part of a delightful handmade nativity scene which children will enjoy for many years to come!

Cup and Ball Santa Crafts - - What a delightful Santa! Made using simple craft cupboard materials, this Christmas craft is sure to delight kids of all ages!

Cup and Ball Shepherd Crafts - - Children will want to make a few shepherds for their handmade nativity scene!

Cup o' Fishes - - Make an edible aquarium in a cup. This is a great party treat you can make with your child.

Cupid Takes Aims - - Create your own Cupid's quiver full of Valentine's Arrows!

Christmas Cup Bell - Instructions for making a Christmas bell using a communion cup.

Cone Cup Bunny - Make a different kind of Easter basket from cone-shaped drinking cups.

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Daffadill Photo Magnets - - Get ready to turn your refrigerator into a smiling bouquet with photo magnets made from plastic cups. This is another original FreeKidsCraft project. This is an encore craft where we bring you the best crafts from previous years.

Diwali Lights - - Craft a pretend light to mark the end of the Hindu year-and you'll be ready to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.

Dragon Kites - - Soaring dragon kites that will capture your imagination.

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Easter Basket Favors - - For a festive Easter table, transform ordinary paper cups into favor baskets filled with chocolate bunnies and jelly beans.

Easy Ghost Crafts    - - Quick to whip up with bits and pieces you will already have around the house, this easy Halloween craft is great for younger kids and surprisingly effective.

Fabulous Frog Catching a Fly - - To make this craft project you will need a paper cup, green tissue paper, tape, a red pipe cleaner, black construction paper, white paper, green construction paper scissors, glue, and crayons.

Fire Dog Cup Puppets    - - Children will develop fine motor skills and nurture their creativity.

Floating Water Lilies - - Use plastic-foam cups and trays to make these floating lilies.

Friendship Lockets - - Celebrate beloved friends by wearing their photos with yours in this lovely paper cup locket craft.

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Ghoul Favor Cups - - Transform orange and black paper cups into frightfully fun take-home treat containers.

Giraffe Recipe Holders - - Learn how to make your very own giraffe looking recipe holder.

Groundhog Cup Puppets - - How to make a groundhog cup puppet out of a paper cup.

Grow a Leprechauns    - - Celebrate the upcoming (and long-awaited) arrival of spring and St. Patrick's Day by growing your own leprechaun!

Grow an Avocado Trees    - - I think plants are pretty cool... so I decided to share my love of plants by submitting an Instructable on growing your very own avocado tree. This is a pretty simple process, but if you have any questions please ask me.

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Halloween Paper Cup Baskets - - This Halloween paper cup basket a simple craft idea but it looks great, doesn't it! It is a really good Halloween party craft activity. Children can paint the cups when they arrive, leave them to dry while they play games, go trick or treating, and eat their party food! Finish off the decorating after food, and then fill them with treats to take home!

Hot Air Balloons - - Create this amazing mini hot air balloon through papier mache.

How Does Your Garden Grows - - With sunlight and water, flowers grow straight and tall! Grow your own pretend flowers in a pretty paper cup!

How to Make a Cup Anemometers - - An anemometer is an instrument used to measure wind speed. You can make a cup anemometer using items from around the house to learn about wind speed and velocity. This is an easy project to do with kids.

How to Make a Kwanzaa Unity Cups   - - Are you interested in creating Kwanzaa crafts? The unity cup, also known as Kikombe cha Umoja, is a cup shared amongst those at the Kwanzaa gathering on the first day of Kwanzaa. The cup is passed around from person to person in regards to honoring African ancestors.

 How to Make a Marshmallow Igloo Craft - - Learn how to make a marshmallow igloo craft from a Styrofoam cup.

How to Make a Paper Cup Person With Growing Grass Hair - - You can make a really cute miniature person out of a paper cup and some construction paper. The best thing about this craft project is that the figure's hair will grow because it really is grass--just like in your yard. When the hair gets too long, give your person a haircut.

How to Make a Paper Lighthouses - - This paper lighthouse will guide the way home!

How to Make Nesting Dolls - - The whimsical nesting doll is part of Russian folk art. The colorfully painted dolls come in sets. Within each set the dolls are of identical shape, but gradually differ in sizes so they stack, one on top of another. When all dolls in a set are stacked, it looks as if there is just one doll. But remove the top doll, and another appears...and then another and another. Making a small set of nestling dolls can be done using paper cups and papier mâché.

How to Make Paper Cup Drums With Preschoolers - - Paper cup drums are a great way to keep your preschoolers entertained on a rainy day. Using simple materials that you have around the house, you can help your children create musical masterpieces.

How to Make Walkie Talkies - - A 'Walkie Talkie' or 'telephone' game has been and still is made by using string and connecting two tin cans or paper cups. This self made 'walkie talkie' is still fun to use and easy and cheap to make. Some use it like a cellphone,or a telephone but all use it as a form of communication while each are in different rooms.

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Ice Cream Sundaes - - Concoct a real-looking ice cream sundae using salt dough and a paper cup.

I'm Cocoa for You - - Say you care from the bottom of your ... cup! The DeLeon family of Idalou, Texas, whose 6-year-old gave one of these fun valentines to each of her teachers, called it "Abby's Cup of Love."

Independence Hall Models - - Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the most famous buildings in the United States. The Declaration of Independence was signed there on July 4, 1776, when the building was still called the Pennsylvania State House. Four days later, the Declaration was read to the public. People celebrated, and the State House bell was rung, proclaiming our nation's freedom from England. This bell came to be known as the Liberty Bell. The inscription on the Bell reads: "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof."

Independence Day Bells   - - Celebrate your country's independence day! Young children delight in making these easy bell decorations with picnic supplies.

JellyFish Mobile - Find out how you can make a fun jellyfish using a styrofoam cup.

July 4th Craft: Patriotic Punch Cups - - Look-alike plastic cups have a way of losing themselves in a crowd. Reduce mix-ups (and waste) with guest-decorated designs.

Kiddush Cups - - Get kids excited about Passover before the Seder with these fun-to-make Kiddush Cups.

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Let’s Play Mancalas - - What’s your strategy to win at Mancala? Give this ancient Ghanaian game a contemporary twist! Make your own set with Crayola® Model Magic.

Leopard-Spot Desk Organizers - - Be stylishly organized! Turn a recycled plastic cup into a chic container with Crayola Model Magic® Fusion™ compound.

Lighthouses - - Use a disposable cup, laundry-detergent cap, and some cut-paper designs to make a charming lighthouse.

Lollipop Flowers - - Give a sweet surprise to someone special.

Luau Crafts - - My son's teacher asked me to do some crafts for the End of Year Luau. We made a paper cup tiki and crepe paper hula skirts.

Liberty Bell Craft - Instructions for making a Liberty bell using a paper or styrofoam cup.

Leprachaun Hat- Instructions to make a leprechaun hat from a paper plate and cup.

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Magical Mosaic Cups - - Kids combine colored bits of paper to cover a paper cup with mosaic. Fill the cup with Crayola® art supplies or soil to plant seeds! The best part is it's mess-free!

Make a Cup Laughs - - This musical noisemaker is based on a Brazilian instrument called a cuica (kwee-kah). The cup acts as an amplifier for the sound made by the string's vibration -- and be prepared, it's surprisingly loud!

Mini Easter Basket Tutorials - - I practiced making these first with my 7 year old son, and he loved making them! Yesterday I tried them out on a group of 7's and a few older kids during my son's playdate. They all needed a bit of help with the weaving, but they had a good time with it. I wish I had remembered my camera, because they all turned out quite differently...very colorful and Eastery.

Make May colorful and brights    - - Cinco de Mayo, May 5, celebrates the victory of the historical battle of 1862 between Mexico and France. It’s a colorful symbol of Mexican pride, unity and great happiness. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making shakable maracas. Let your kids use their imaginations to create colorful and festive maracas they can enjoy with their friends.

Make a Magic Turtles - - We all know the story of the tortoise and the hare, but our little turtle friends are often a bit more shy than the old tale sites.

Make a Plastic Cup Monsters - - Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the preschool curriculum. Put a spine-tingling twist on this science concept with these fun cup monsters. They also make great homemade Halloween decor.

Make Your Own Dragon Puppet for Asian New Year - -These are instructions to make your very own dragon puppet for Asian New year.

Mardi Gras Cup Shakers    - - These Mardi Gras cup shakers are fun to make and produce a satisfyingly loud noise for your Mardi Gras parade!

Miniature Uncle Sam Hats    - - This July 4th make these miniature Uncle Sam hats to decorate your picnic table! The Fourth of July wouldn't be complete without some patriotic crafts for kids, so be sure to make this cute craft today.

Mixed-Media Mosquito Lamps - - As a child, Jodie knew two things for certain: She loved bugs and she loved art. So it is no surprise that as a big kid, she is doing what she has always loved most. In this project, she makes a mixed-media mosquito lamp.

Monkey Trees - - What's a monkey's favorite treat? Make this ingenious monkey craft where the monkey is climbing his favorite tree to get his favorite fruit- Bananas!

Moon Rock Pencil Cups - - For holding Crayola® Colored Pencils, nothing outshines a handmade Moon Rock Pencil Cup crafted with dried Crayola Model Magic. Kids put their art talents and enthusiasm for saving the planet to creative uses.

Mosaic Chickens - - Raquel Stanek shares her technique for creating this charming glass mosaic chicken from papier-mache.

Mouse in a Cup Crafts - - Use these free instructions for making a pretend mouse in a tiny cup.

Mother's Day Flower Pot Hangings    - - Tasha made this for me a when she was 5 and I still have it hanging on my wall!

Mr. Mouse    - - In this tutorial you will learn how to make a mouse out of a Styrofoam cup.

Mummy Treat Cups - - This quick halloween kids craft project shows you how to make a treat cup container that looks like a mummy.

Mushroom Tutorials - - You will learn how to make mushrooms out of paper cups.

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

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Naaman in the Jordan Rivers - - This morning, I taught about Naaman being made well. We made this simple craft to help us act out and remember the story.

Not-So-Tribal Masks - - Andrea "Sid" Curtis uses her many artistic skills from painting and carpentry to graphic design.

Number Caterpillars - - Recycle paper cups into a colorful caterpillar. Practice counting and writing numbers with this caterpillar craft.

One Very Cool Cows - - To make this craft project you will need a paper cup, white tissue paper, tape, a black pipe cleaner, black construction paper, white paper, scissors, glue, and crayons.

Out of This Worlds - - Go with your children on a trip to a far-off world filled with colorful creatures. The only transportation you'll need is their imagination.

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Paper Cup Angels - - Create an adorable angel out of a paper cup and a Styrofoam ball.

Paper Cup Baskets - - Learn how to make a paper cup basket.

Paper Cup Bats - - Make this cheerful paper cup bat for Halloween!

Paper Cup Bells - - Use a paper cup to make a Christmas bell. Decorate your room for the holidays with this lovely bell or use it as a working musical instrument for performances and class activities.

Paper cup buckets - - These adorable spotty buckets are perfect for collecting treasures, hoarding snacks or for handing out as party favours. 

Paper Cup Cat Crafts - - Make this cheerful paper cup cat for Halloween.

Paper Cup Crafts - - You may want to do some crafts with your kids but are worried because you don't have fancy supplies to work with. You only need to go as far as your pantry, however, to find a something that lends itself to crafts. Paper cups are a versatile craft medium, and using them for crafts is a way to keep them out of the trash.

Paper cup creations - - I know, paper cups are bad, and I am bad if I use them. What if I reuse them? Can I redeem myself just a little?

Paper Cup Crowns - - Learn to make crowns out of paper cups!

Paper Cup Indian Chiefs - - This splendid Indian Chief is a fun craft for the kids to do at Thanksgiving.

Paper Cup Leprechauns - - Isn't this little fellow gorgeous? Our paper cup leprechaun is a super St Patrick's Day craft for older kids (or younger children with a bit of help!).

Paper Cup Menorahs - - This simple, nonflammable menorah makes it a cinch for little ones, or bubbelahs as they say in Yiddish, to light their own candles during the Hanukkah holiday.

Paper Cup Monsters - - Encourage your kids to use their imagination to design a scary monster using some basic craft supplies.

Paper Cup Oxes - - Celebrate the Year of the Ox with this cute paper cup and ball craft! Fun to paint and assemble, this kids craft is good to display for Chinese New Year.

Paper Cup Phone Crafts - - Paper cups are great for crafts. An easy way to use them is to turn the paper cups into a simple string phone.

Paper Cup Pigs - - Oink, oink time to play with your farmyard friends.

Paper Cup Pilgrim Boy - - Isn't this little fellow cute? A perfect kids craft for Thanksgiving, you can display your pilgrim boy or use him as a table decoration or perhaps to hold a place card. He's a little tricky to make, so this craft is probably best for older kids (or younger kids will lots of help).

Paper Cup Pilgrim Girl - - This too-cute pilgrim girl is made with a paper cup and a few other bits and pieces from the craft cupboard.

Paper Cup Races - - Make this homemade paper cup race game and play it with Dad on Father's Day. See who crosses the finish line first!

Paper Cup Reindeers - - Learn to make a reindeer out of a paper cup.

Paper Cup Rockets - - Learn how to make a rocket out of paper cups.

Paper Cup Rudolph - - This cute little Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fun craft for kids of all ages at Christmas. If you have more than one child you could make a complete set for Santa (but only one with a red nose!).

Papercup Sailboats - - This project requires adult assistance to cut off the top half of the cup with a knife of scissors.

Paper Cups Christmas Trees - - Christmas is around the corner. If you do not have a Christmas tree at home, why not make it to add it a bit of festive feel?

Paper Cup Scotman - - Here's a fun character that kids can make for St Andrew's Day!

Paper Cup Turkeys - - Here's a quick and easy turkey craft that the kids will enjoy making for Thanksgiving! Use them for your Thanksgiving table by making one for each place setting and attaching small white cards to the front with your guests names on them.

Paper Cup Turkeys - - Kids can make several of these paper cup turkeys so the family can use them as place cards for the big Thanksgiving feast!

Paper Cup Witches - - Kids will enjoy making this paper cup witch for Halloween!

Papier-Mache Fish - - Hang several papier-mache fish to set a whimsical tone.

Playful Popup Pumpkin Puppet - A playful pumpkin figure that is a cinch to make!

Peek-A-Boo Groundhog Craft - - Use these free directions and create a peek-a-boo groundhog puppet.

Pick-of-the-Seasons - - What seasonal scene can your kids fit inside a cup? These miniatures are great for fine-motor skills and decorating any time of year!

Ping-Pong Basketballs - - Challenge a friend to a game of ping-pong basketball.

Pilgrim Hats    - - Learn how to make pilgrim hats from Styrofoam cups.

Pilgrim Hat Thanksgiving Cup - - These little hats hold small treats. Kids can make these and use them for place settings at the Thanksgiving table. A great project for a rainy day before the holiday!

Plastic Cup Bug Lanterns - - With the tutorial you will learn how to make little plastic cup bug lanterns.

Plastic Cup Crows - - So many scarecrow crafts, but what about the crows? As autumn rolls in and farmers work on their harvest, the crows will be looking for free goodies. Make this cute little crow to celebrate fall!

Plastic Cup Flowers - - April showers bring May flowers, but why wait until May? Create your own beautiful bouquet with goodies from around the house. All you need are some plastic cups and whatever else you have on hand to decorate them with!

Plastic Cup Ghosts - - This cute little trick or treater is the perfect project for your kids. Recycle some paper or plastic cups into cute litlte ghost decorations for Halloween!

Potted Tissue Flowers Crafts - - Follow these directions to make tissue paper flowers in a personalized pot.

Plastic Cup Hanging Bats - - This quick halloween project shows you how to make an inexpensive plastic cup hanging bat that can be used to decorate tables, door ways or hang them in the tree's for a great night time effect.

Polar Bear Crafts for Kids    - - A polar bear dessert dish craft for kids

Polar Bear Puppets    - - Children will develop their fine motor skills to make this easy craft.

Pop Out Valentines - - Tomorrow the kids are passing out Valentine's at school. I really wanted to come up with something that would be fun for my kids to make and fun for the kids in class to receive.

Pop-up Bunny Pencil Topper - - Learn how to make a bunny pencil topper out of a paper cup.

Potted Sunflowers - - Create three-dimensional potted sunflowers using our printable flower template. A simpler version of the craft is also illustrated for younger kids.

Pull-Along Dragon Toy - - Create this dragon pull-along toy out of paper cups- a great craft for learning about Chinese culture or celebrating Chinese New Year.

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Really Funny Roosters - - Do you wake up easily? Have you ever slept on a farm and been woken up by a rooster in the morning? Would you like to make a rooster of your own?

Recycling Crafts for Kids : Mini Paper Vases - - Learn to make a mini vase with paper cups.

Reindeer Treat Cups - - What you will need: Card stock, scissors, glue or tape, and/or colored pencils or crayons, Christmas plastic cups, and candy.

Rudolph Paper Cup Craft - - Fill this cute little cup with treats and give one to your teacher or the mailman for Christmas!

Shape Flowers - - Turn ordinary shapes into extraordinary 3-D flowers. This creative craft is a fun and sure way to learn shapes. It is also a great.pngt idea for mom on Mother's day.

Silver Bells - - Learn how to make silver bells out of a paper cups.

Simple Paper Cup Puppet - - Transform a paper cup into a fun-loving puppet.

Snowman Cups - - My youngest has been really sick, so we have been unable to do any crafts. We did this craft last year, and it was so simple and cute, I thought I would re-post it.

Snow Globes - - Encase photos, crafty creatures, or holiday trinkets inside a plastic cup to make a nifty tree decoration.

Soap in a Cups - - This soapy salute to summer days ahead is a top.pngt pick for your child's best buds. It's also a lot easier than it looks. But because hot soap and a knife are involved, even big elves should be monitored.

Space Capsule Craft- Space capsule craft with cups

Stalactite Pencil Cups - - Keep your colored pencils, markers, and other cool stuff organized in this beneath-the-earth storage container.

St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks - - Create your own beatiful basket of shamrocks!

Stained Glass Ornament - A great Christmas tree ornament or gift idea

Styrofoam Cup Dog Craft for Dog's Colorful Day - - Give each child a Styrofoam cup.  Print the page below giving each child a half sheet.

Styrofoam Cup Easter Bunny Crafts - - With just a few cups and some paper you can make this adorable Easter bunny craft.

Styrofoam Cup Flowers Crafts - - Belva explains to us how to make a unique flower using a styrofoam cup.

Styrofoam Cup Leprechaun Hats - - Make these fun little Leprechaun hats to dress up your party table or hide them for a fun St. Patty's Day hunt. Fun to make, fun to watch shrink, kids will love this project and want to make more!

Styrofoam Cup Penguins - - Create a cute arctic friend with the simplest of materials. You might want to also make a little scarf to help him to stay warm!

Styrofoam Cup Spring Hats - - These dainty little springtime hats are perfect for Mother's Day, Easter, or any day you want the feeling of Spring around your home. These are super easy and kids will enjoy watching them shrink in the oven!

Styrofoam Leprechaun Hat Crafts - - Follow these directions, inspired by suggestions from Donna, and you can make a leprechaun hat using a styrofoam cup.

Styrofoam Snowman Crafts - - Another great Christmas craft made with styrofoam balls!  Our styrofoam snowman craft is a cute craft that your children can be creative with.  Our craft is a "basic" snowman, but let your children be creative with the snowman (or snowwoman's) accessories. 

Styrofoam Tower Vases - - This one is really inexpensive and simple to make but looks so elegant when it's done.

St.Patrick's Day Shamrocks - Create your own beatiful basket of shamrocks!

String Phone - Make a string phone to play with paper cups (scroll down)

Sunshine Flower Pots - - You can plant a real flower in here too by adding some potting soil and a few seeds. Be sure to check out all of our spring and Easter crafts.

Swirly Neon Keep-It-Cups - - These little cups are great for storing all your loose change, showing off dried flowers, or keeping art supplies in colorful spot!

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The Great Cardboard Castle - - Hear ye! Hear ye! Is your home overrun by your child's ever-growing collection of play figures? Well, get them out from under your feet and into a home of their own! On the following pages, you'll discover just how easy -- and inexpensive -- it is to construct a one-of-a-kind castle fit for any miniature kingdom.

Tie-Dye Treat Cups - - Kids create their own colorful, mess-free tie-dye treat cups at a family picnic or birthday party.

Tissue Angels - - What's up with angels? These whimsical tissue angels make perfect .pngts! Use them to decorate packages, trees, or a holiday table.

Tissue Treasure Box - - Tissues decorate the outside of this treasure box! This mosaic box makes a unique.pngt—or place to store your stuff.

Translucent Star Ornament - - Twinkle, twinkle....craft these easy stars for sun catchers or holiday ornaments. Decorate packages or give stars as.pngts, too.

Trick or Treat Critter Cups - - Learn to make trick or treat critter cups from plastic cups.

Twirlers - - Watch it spin in the breeze!

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Uncle Sam Craft - - This Uncle Sam craft for kids is a great Fourth of July activity, using simple craft cupboard supplies and a little bit of paint and patience!

Uncle Sam Hand Puppet - - Everyone loves a puppet show! Perk up the event by introducing a Fourth of July-themed puppet to the kids.

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Valentine's Day Cups - - I'm providing templates (because I always try to provide templates), but in this case, I think it's great for the kids to trace and make their own hearts.  You can use a cookie cutter or make a cardboard tracer OR you can teach the children how to fold a piece of paper in half to make a symmetrical heart.

What’s Growing? - - What’s growing in your classroom? Record how a plant, animal, or you are changing. It’s a cinch with Crayola® Markers!

Winter Snow Globes - - Use Crayola® Model Magic to create a miniature winter scene inside a plastic cup.

Yummy Mummy Treat Cups - - For less than $5.00 you can make enough of these cute little yummy mummy treat cups as a kids' Halloween craft everyone will love! Fill these cuties with candy, gummy worms, popcorn, or whatever else you may have on the menu!

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