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Time Required :
15 minutes or less
Beginner
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kids club® chenille stem pet spider

This project is intended for kids ages 4+.
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Step 1

Bend four black chenille pipe cleaners in half to find the middle. Straighten them back out. Lay them out in front of you and position them in a circle where they overlap in the middle, resembling the spokes of a wheel.

Step 2

Now, twist the middle together where they all meet to secure, then arrange the ends into spider legs until you have eight evenly spaced legs.
TIP: Use the image as a guide.

Step 3

Slightly curve each leg by running your thumb along the chenille pipe cleaner. About ¼" [0.6 cm] from the bottom of each leg, make a 90° bend to create a "foot" so that the spider can stand.

Step 4

Glue a large black pom-pom onto the middle of the legs. Let dry.

Step 5

Glue wiggle eyes to the front of the pom-pom. Let dry.

Step 6

Cut a length of yarn that is about 24" [61 cm] long and tie it under the spider's body. Trim one end close to your spider’s body and allow the long end to be your spider's leash.

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Materials
Materials
 
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    Creatology™ Assorted Wiggle Eyes

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    Chenille Pipe Cleaners, 25ct. by Creatology™

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    • Color: Black
    • Size: 6 mm
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 6 mm
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    Elmer's® Glue-All® Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, Extra Strong

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    • Color: White
    • Size: 1 oz
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    Value™ Solid Yarn by Craft Smart®

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    • Size: 7 oz
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    7.5oz. Craft Glue by Creatology™

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    2" Pom Poms by Creatology™, 20ct.

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    • Color: Black
    • Size: 2 in
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Tools
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    Blunt Tip Scissors by Creatology™

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Instructions
Step 1

Bend four black chenille pipe cleaners in half to find the middle. Straighten them back out. Lay them out in front of you and position them in a circle where they overlap in the middle, resembling the spokes of a wheel.

Step 2

Now, twist the middle together where they all meet to secure, then arrange the ends into spider legs until you have eight evenly spaced legs.
TIP: Use the image as a guide.

Step 3

Slightly curve each leg by running your thumb along the chenille pipe cleaner. About ¼" [0.6 cm] from the bottom of each leg, make a 90° bend to create a "foot" so that the spider can stand.

Step 4

Glue a large black pom-pom onto the middle of the legs. Let dry.

Step 5

Glue wiggle eyes to the front of the pom-pom. Let dry.

Step 6

Cut a length of yarn that is about 24" [61 cm] long and tie it under the spider's body. Trim one end close to your spider’s body and allow the long end to be your spider's leash.

Share your project photos with #MichaelsKidsClub

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