Paper straw monster story

PAPER STRAW MONSTER

Halloween is just a month away, let’s make an easy monster craft with paper straws. These silly-looking monsters are one of the cutest craft ideas for kids using paper straws.

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For this monster craft, you will need a few colorful paper straws and cardstock. You can add some googly eyes or pom poms to make the monster’s eyes.

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Kids will enjoy customizing their monsters to make them as silly or as scary as they want! They can add two eyes or five eyes, two hands, or three hands!

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This is an easy monster craft you can make with preschoolers, toddlers, and kindergarteners. They are perfect to be played as monster puppets too.

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Supplies you need: 1. Paper straws 2. Scissors 3. PVA Glue 4. Cardstock paper 5. Googly eyes 6. Coloring pens 7. White construction paper

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Check out our blog for step by step instructions and video tutorial to learn how to make these cute paper straw monsters!

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