How to make Clothespin Catapillars: a super easy and fun kid craft!
My daughter and I did this little craft using clothespins and pom poms to make clothespin caterpillars last week. Aren’t they adorable?
And yes, the craft is as easy as it looks. All we used was Elmer’s Glue, clothespins, pom poms and googly eyes.
I pretty much just set her loose on the craft, she was able to squeeze the glue on the clothespins herself, but you may need to do it for a younger child. Then she added the pom poms. The googly eyes were kind of small, so I added those for her once her glue dried.
She loves to play with the pom poms. She calls them her babies (and I have been finding them everywhere…)
Have fun!
Harley Q says
Those are so adorable! I love crafts that are cute and easy to make, thanks for sharing.
LessonPlans-CraftGossip says
These are great! Just posted on Craft Gossip!
http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=6568
SusieQTpies says
Congrats! This post was my #4 most clicked post in The Mommy Club-Mommy solutions and resources the past week! I really appreciate you taking the time to link up and share. Stop over and see your feature. I can't wait to see what you share this week!
I'm following you on Pinterest and gave your post a pin.
Crystal
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Heidi says
These are simply adorable!! This is being featured today at {Junk in their Trunk}…thanks for linking up!
Faith @ Artistic31Mama says
These are so simple and adorable!! I would love it if you shared this at my linky party this week: http://www.artistic31mama.com/2012/05/fabulous-fridays-linky-party-10.html I am going to pin this for future reference. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
The Monko says
these are so cute I have to make some for my son. So simple but adorable
mang says
We made these in class on Monday after reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Then we pinned it to a toilet paper roll and wrapped yarn around it for a chrysalis on Wednesday. The students colored some coffee filters for the butterfly wings, and I'll add them to the pins this coming Monday. They'll be so excited to see the butterflies!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
Those are super adorable! THey remind me of a fun Sunday School or VBS craft from my childhood. Thanks for sharing at Handmade Tuesdays!
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says
Super cute!
You'll be getting a Sticker from me soon!
Partycraft Secrets says
gorgeous little photos – found you via linky – off to tour your blog – would love for you to visit me too:
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Katie @ Pincushion Creations says
These are so stinkin cute!! Just love them! Would love to have you share these at my party and even enter the giveaway! Hope to see you there!
http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/05/homemade-by-you-11-giveaway.html
Jillian says
Oh my word…these are too cute! My kids would love to make these, too. 🙂
Rachel @ The Philosophers Wife says
So fun and simple!
I'd love it if you'd link up this (and anything else of yours that is relevant!) to my Teaching Time for Toddlers post!
http://philwife.blogspot.com/2012/05/teaching-time-for-toddlers-montessori.html
SewingLikeMad says
I can see you get a lot of CUTEs here…but they really are SO VERY CUTE 🙂
cheapcraftymama says
Too cute! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday at http://www.cheapcraftymama.com– where you can win free ad-space on my blog!
Alexis @ we like to learn as we go says
These are so cute! I love using those little pom poms. I would love for you to link it up to my link party. I know my readers would love it too!
http://weliketolearnaswego.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-i-learned-wednesday-9.html
Creative Raisins says
Those are really cute, might have to add that to my to do list with the kiddos
Erin says
cute! thanks for sharing.
Printabelle says
I saw these on Pinterest! Cute, cute cute!!! Great idea! I'd love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!
simona says
oh, these are super cute! would make a great project even on a rainy day 🙂 that'll make laundry fun!
Anna says
Awesome! Can't wait to do these with my son!
Apsolutely Me! says
That is so cute!
Rachel says
These are so cute and simple and the pictures are beautiful! My son loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar and these would be perfect to play along with the book. I would love it if you would stop by and share at Lines Across.
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2012/05/cure-for-common-monday-39.html
I hope to see you soon,
Rachel
hennymats says
I try to do some crafting with my boys (3 and 5) every week, and this one is so perfect for busy weeks like those coming up. I think I even have everything at hand. Thanks for sharing!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
Such a simple and fun project!!
Evelyn says
These are too sweet! Great project for little fingers. Just vising from Craft Envy.
luluvision says
so cute! Thanks for sharing, I pinned it!
Jenni Swenson says
I love cute, easy stuff like this… fun project!
hannahw says
Soooo cute!!My playschool children would love these Iam going to Pin it, so I remember!
My Making Monday Marvelous project is here: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-to-tuesday-cottontail-cape.html
Jennifer Dawn says
Love these! Thank you for sharing!
Mary says
Very cute, thanks for sharing!
LessonPlans-CraftGossip says
I love these little critters! Amazing how such a simple craft can come out so nice!! Just posted on Craft Gossip!
http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=5967
Anna says
These are adorable! Thank you for sharing at the Weekend Warrior! I FBed it and Pinned it. 🙂
Anna
http://www.askannamoseley.com
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Adorable–my kids would love these too!
MiaB says
Love, love, love this!! so cute and simple…definitely pinning this!! Thanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday.
Julie says
ps…sharing on my fb page 🙂
Julie says
so darn cute…my 10 year old will love it!!! she loves that stuff still!
Aunt B says
What a cute idea. Thank you for sharing it.
Julie Marling says
So cute and look easy. Great idea on teaching patterns. I am a new follower from blog hop! Love for you to follow back. Also hosting a Mom's Monday Mingle. Love for you to link up!
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Kara at Petals to Picots says
So cute! Thanks for sharing at my party! Have a great weekend 🙂
Winnie says
These are very cute and adorable!
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says
Cute caterpillars!
Mama Jodi says
These are so cute, and I think they'd be so simple to make. I love it and will definitely be pinning it. Thanks! I'll link back.
Crafty Mischief says
These are the cutest little caterpillars! My kids would love to make these. Maybe I'll even add a magnet to the back and put them on my fridge. Thanks so much for sharing!
Camille says
These are just adorable!!
Shiloh says
Super cute! It's a fantastic kids craft.:)
SusieQTpies says
From above–we also gave you a repin on pinterest @Bowdabra
SusieQTpies says
Oh my! We love this! We are featuring you at 1pm today on our Facebook page! Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas. We love your blog. Here is our page if your want to stop in! https://www.facebook.com/Crafters4Kids (susie @bowdabra)
✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says
Oh so cute! 🙂
Dee
ErikaV says
Adorable! We will have to whip these up!
Steph says
How cute! I "pinned" this for future reference! Thank you for sharing!
Paula says
Cute project!
Suzy says
I've been looking for cute and easy projects to do with my two granddaughters this summer and this one fits the bill! Thanks for sharing.