![Upcycled Paper Bowl Octopus](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/crafts/upcycled-paper-bowl-octopus/_square/Upcycled-Paper-Bowl-Octopus-Product-Card.jpg)
Supplies:
- Crayola Free Gift Tags Colouring Page
- Crayola Coloured Pencils
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Construction Paper
- Crayola Take Note Washable Gel Pens
- Crayola No-Run Washable School Glue
- Pencil
- Craft Knife
CIY Staff Tips:
- This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.
- Make your gift tags unique by creating different construction paper animals to attach!
- This project is a great DIY valentine on its own, too! Make for friends and classmates without adding to a bag.
Steps:
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Pencil-Valentine-Cards-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-2.jpg)
Colour gift tags with coloured pencils. Cut out.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Pencil-Valentine-Cards-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-3.jpg)
Sketch hippopotamus head and body on construction paper. Cut out.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Pencil-Valentine-Cards-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-4.jpg)
Fill in “To” and “From” fields with gel pens.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Pencil-Valentine-Cards-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-5.jpg)
Add details to hippopotamus with gel pens and coloured pencils.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Pencil-Valentine-Cards-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-6.jpg)
Glue hippopotamus head to front of gift tag. Glue hippopotamus body to back of gift tag.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Pencil-Valentine-Cards-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-7-new.jpg)
Ask an adult to create slits along dashed lines with craft knife.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Pencil-Valentine-Cards-Crayola-CIY_Visual-Step-8.jpg)
Insert your favourite Crayola tool to create the perfect gift tag, then add to bag and gift. Make more for friends and family!
Occasion:
Special Occasions,
Winter,
Valentine's Day
Age:
Under 4,
4+,
6+,
8+