Create an adorable chipmunk with puffy cheeks and cool newspaper stripes! This craft is a fun way to make a cute animal and practice using recycled materials in your art. Artists call pictures like this mixed media.
A 10–30 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Pom Poms, Scissors, and Disposable Plates.
GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.
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First, pick a piece of construction paper for your background. Ask a grown-up to help you put a little brown paint on a paper plate. Pinch a medium pompom with a clothespin to make a paintbrush. Dip your pompom into the brown paint. Tap a big circle in the middle of your paper for the chipmunk's head. Then, tap a triangle shape below the head for the chipmunk's body. Let the paint dry completely.
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Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!
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Snap a photo of your recycling bin, junk drawer, or fridge and GlueStick finds projects you can make right now with the supplies you already have — no store trip, no expensive kits, just more creative afternoons together.
