My Sunday was cheered up by my monthly visit from my Little M my crafting buddy. However there was not much we could do outdoors so we were both cooped inside watching the rain. We enjoyed our smoothie making session which is our regular ritual before we start crafting. Berries were the flavour of the week so we created a delicious blackberry coconut smoothie.
It's so lucky that to occupy our time we had the September Bostik Challenge Box awaiting to be opened. The theme for September is Monsters, I let little M look through the box and choose some papers, and crafting bits and we set about to make a monster wall hanging.
To make your own Monster Wall Hanging you will need:
1 piece A 4 Black Card for body
Coloured Card for mouth
Purple foam for fangs and eyes
2 Stick on eyes
6 Pipe cleaners
2 Foam feet cut outs
2 Foam hand cut outs
Pencil
Scissors
Bostik Glue
Sellotape
Instructions:
1. On the black card draw any shape that you want for the monsters body.
2. On The coloured card cut a oval wiggly shape and cut a half moon mouth out like in the picture
3. Cut out two oval eyes from the purple foam and cut two triangular fangs.
4. Stick the mouth shape on the monsters body with the Bostik glue
5. Stick the purple oval eye shapes onto the face and stick on the stick on eyes.
6. Wrap the pipe cleaner around the pencil to make a coil and repeat for all six pipe cleaners.
7. To make the feet pierce a hole in the foam and push the end of the pipe cleaner in and wrap it on it self to secure. Repeat for the second foot. Do the same this time using the hand cut outs.
8. On the right and left sides of the body about 1cm in, pierce a hole with the pencil very carefully and secure the pipe cleaner by threading the end through the hole and twisting it on it self.
9. At the bottom of the monsters body pierce two holes on either side and secure the leg pipe cleaners by pushing the pipe cleaner through the hole and wrapping it on it self to secure.
10 For the antenna pierce two holes on either side of the top of the monsters body and thread the pipe cleaners in and secure by wrapping it on it self.
11. The monster wall hanging is ready to hang up.
This craft is suitable for young children although, adult supervision may be required for using scissors and using sharp pencil.
If you like this project check the link below for more art and craft projects, that you can do with your children this summer.
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Being part of the Bostik 2017 bloggers with Tots100 and Merrily Crafts, I was sent some craft items in a box to create this project.
The smoothie ritual sounds like a great idea. I love the look of the monster as it looks great and seems easy enough for me to try and do with my little boy.
ReplyDeleteAmazing i will be creating this with my kids
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun proect to do with my daughter over the holidays .Loved the quirky looks of the monster.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun craft and it's nice you're keeping up the smoothie making x
ReplyDeleteBlackberry coconut smoothie sounds delicious and this is such a fun project. I like how neat the finished monster is.. I am gonna try this with my niece for sure.
ReplyDeleteShreya
He looks so cute, not a scary monster at all. I love reading arts and crafts posts as it gives me ideas for when my LO is older! x
ReplyDeleteHaha this is awesome! Fun but simple craft, my little ones would love it!
ReplyDeleteThat blackberry coconut burst looks like a dream! Yummy! Also I love that monster it's such a cute idea! x :D
ReplyDeleteSmoothies are love😍 the monster wall hanging looks so cute! I'll make this for my little niece this Halloween. I am sure she'll love it!😊
ReplyDeleteHaha the monster wall hanging is amazing. Very creative. The smoothie I already know must of tasted amazing.
ReplyDeleteAww this is such cool and cute craft and perfect for kids in the run up to Halloween!
ReplyDeleteLove it
Laura x
That's a funky looking monster, love it! I should start doing more crafts with Lucas x
ReplyDeleteOoh I love the idea of pairing blackberry with coconut what an unexpected pairing . Also loving the monster wall hanging perfect for autumn x
ReplyDeleteThis looks so much fun, love doing arts and crafts :)
ReplyDeleteAww this box is such a good idea! I love being creative in the autumn and winter, perfect little monster!
ReplyDeleteCelia x
Love the smoothie ritual and what a great craft activity! The 3d elements make it really come to life!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Leigh at Fashion Du Jour LDN x
It looks like you had loads of fun making this craft!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! My Nephews and Nieces would love to do these... especially as we're hosting the family hallowe'en party this year :) x
ReplyDeleteThose little monsters are so cute and perfect for Halloween!!! Looks like the perfect October half term activity x
ReplyDeleteCute and easy craft for Halloween. We are currently collecting ideas for our Halloween decorations. I am going to include this monster wall decor in our list. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project! I am sure kids will love it! It will be perfect for Halloween.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Gabi
Awe, this is such a cute monster, I'm not scared at all 😁 I'll recommend this one to my niece, looks so much fun!
ReplyDeleteSmoothie and crafting, what better way to spend a miserable Sunday afternoon. Love the wee monster you made, perfect little chap for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteThis is a creative project which kids would love to make. Nice hangings for room, windows and wardrobes in children's room.
ReplyDeleteThe monster isn't scary but cute. I can totally understand why you don't like breezy cold weather! Summers are best! Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteOMG that monster wall hanging is so cute and perfect in time for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteOh this is soooo cute! Pickle loves all things monster! Kaz
ReplyDeleteAwwww, what a cute little monster. I love a good halloween monster craft, that was my favorite part as a child.
ReplyDeleteI am totally salivating at the thought of that yummy smoothie, a great way too enjoy having whilst the autumn months keep us home, especially with the bostik challenge too.
ReplyDeleteThat smoothie looks so refreshing. and that monster wall hanging is so adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour creativity is shining brightly here. Between the smoothie and the cute DIY, you've got us captivated.
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