3D Paper Monsters

Kids love monsters. They are fun to make because it’s okay for them to look a little strange. They are great for the imagination, too Here’s how you can make your own 3D paper monsters.

3D Paper Monsters

• paper colors of your choice
• scissors
• glue
• googly eyes
• pom poms (optional)
• pipecleaners (optional)

How to make the monsters:

1. Create an origami drinking cup out of one piece of paper. I used these instructions from Origami Fun.
2. I folded the back flap inside the cup to have a smooth front for my monster.
3. Decorate your cup to look like a monster.
4. Attach googly eyes, paper pieces, and pom poms using glue.
5. To attach the pipecleaners, poke holes where you would like them to go. I fed one pipecleaner through two holes for the arms (in one side and out the other). I did the same for the legs.

Things to consider:

The older your child, the more steps he or she can complete on his or her own. Always supervise, especially when using scissors. (Poking holes in the paper is most likely a grown-up job.)

Allow children to color the paper with crayons or markers before creating the box. This will add variety to the monsters. They could create patterns on the paper or even just scribbles.

Make smaller monsters with smaller squares of paper.

What are your favorite things to make with paper?

More Craft Ideas

•  Tissue Paper Art inspired by Eric Carle
• Easy airplane wrapping paper
• Flower print art

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This post was originally published in August 2012.