Here's a great hedgehog craft that you and the kids can make together! Adult supervision is required, but it's ideal for older kids and younger children will love to help paint. You can make use of any old cardboard boxes you have, and the colour scheme is up to you! I just used whatever paint colours I had in the shed.
Tools:
- Cardboard- you want it to be quite sturdy so that your hog doesn't flop over!
- Paint- choose any colours you have available
- Scissors- ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED
- Hoops/Pipe cleaners/florist wire/twine
Step 1:
Draw a rough outline of your hedgehog onto the card. Mine was approximately two ft by two ft.
Step 2:
Once you are happy with your hog's shape, cut out the body and feet. This can be a bit tricky, especially around the spikes, so you may want to ask an adult for help.
Step 3:
Cut out slots in the middle of both feet and at the bottom of the body. The slots are approximately two and a half inches long- you may need to cut out a wedge of cardboard to get it to slot in.
Step 4:
Paint your hog!
Step 5:
Whilst it's drying, you can make the hoops. Pipe cleaners will make an easy job of this, but as there were none available, I wrapped twine around florist wire and bent into shape.
Whilst it's drying, you can make the hoops. Pipe cleaners will make an easy job of this, but as there were none available, I wrapped twine around florist wire and bent into shape.
You want to make sure your hoops aren't too small to fit over the spikes, but also not too big that they won't catch on to the spikes.
Step 6:
Enjoy!
This was my first attempt after making the hoopla (*cue shocked reaction*)
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