Have you seen Kelli’s super fun Monsters University printables yet?
What a great way to keep the learning going in the summer! We’ve been doing a few monster crafts around here as well. I thought I’d share one with you as well as highlight some other great monster ideas!
Tube Monsters
Inspired by this picture over at Red Ted Art (great blog!), we decided to make some tube monsters to go along with the Monster University Craze!
What You Need:
- Toilet Paper Tubes or Paper Towel Tubes
- Paint
- Eyes
- Other monster accessories
What You Do:
To begin, I had the kids paint the toilet paper tube rolls.
Then I laid out the accessories and let them at it!
We used some feathers, google eyes, mini pom-poms, ribbon and some star beads. Of course, you can use whatever you have lying around. Pipe cleaners are fun too!
I found some glitter glue and add that to the paint, so most of the accessories stuck just fine, but I did use a little spray adhesive (adults only) to get the star beads to stay put.
Finished!!
Another Masterpiece!
Great Monster Books!
Monsters University Read-Along Storybook and CD
Check Out These Other Monster Projects!
M is for Monster Footprint Craft
Monster Rock Magnets from Coast Inspired Crafts
Monster Cupcakes by Made by a Brunette
Monster Theme Birthday Party from Hostess with the Mostess
Five Little Monsters Went to School at Teach Preschool (Book ideas and a Link Up!)
About Lindsey Whitney
Lindsey Whitney is a mom of two, home day care provider and blogger over at Growing Kids Ministry. Growing Kids Ministry is a blog designed to help parents, teachers, and Children’s Ministry workers who want to help the kids they love grow in their faith. You can connect with her via twitter or on facebook.
Jennifer Fischer
Monday 5th of August 2013
My boys completely loved your Toilet Paper Roll Monsters. So cute. Featured them: http://jennifischer.blogspot.com/2013/08/kids-co-op-pre-k-kid-picks.html
lynda - healthy crafty mommys
Friday 26th of July 2013
I love the toilet paper monsters. We have been saving toilet paper rolls for another project but I bet we will have enough for this one to :) I'm gonna recommend this page to my blog :)
Parrish (Life With The Crust Cut Off)
Thursday 25th of July 2013
This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party: http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/two-girls-and-a-party-link-up-26/ Live every Wednesday to Sunday. Hosted by: http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/ Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off http://thissillygirlslife.com/ Dana @ This Silly Girl’s Life We hope to see you there!