Clothespin Ant

Feeling antsy? Make this ant craft at home with Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand. It's a fun and easy clothespin craft for kids!

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Supplies:

  • Crayola Washable Paint
  • Crayola Paint Brush
  • Crayola Markers
  • Crayola Construction Paper
  • Crayola No. 2 Pencil
  • Crayola Scissors
  • Crayola No-Run Washable School Glue
  • Clothespin
  • Cotton Balls
  • Wiggle Eyes

CIY Staff Tips:

Steps:

1
Step 1

Paint clothespin. Dry 1–2 hours.

2
Step 2

Colour 3 cotton balls with markers.

3
Step 3

Draw antennae on construction paper. Cut out.

4
Step 4

Glue cotton balls to top of clothespin.

5
Step 5

Glue antennae to middle cotton ball.

6
Step 6

Glue wiggle eyes to front cotton ball as a face. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

7
Step 7

Repeat steps 1–6 to create a colony!

  • Occasion:

    • Rainy Day Crafts,

    • Décor & Accessories,

    • Mythical

  • Age:

    • Under 4,

    • 4+,

    • 6+,

    • 8+


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