Cup And Ball Beaver Craft
You just need some simple craft cupboard supplies to make this fun beaver craft!
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Paper Cup Crafts
Who would have thought you could do so much with a paper cup and polystyrene or paper ball! Our paper cup crafts are fun for kids of all ages, although younger children will obviously need more assistance with some of the more difficult crafts. We hope you will agree that the results will be very worthy of putting out on display!
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Cup and Ball Bunny
Our cup and ball bunny is so cute and very quick for kids of all ages to make as an Easter craft, or possibly for a farm theme. If you use a white cup and ball it won't even need painting, so it could be made in mess-free environments, too!
Cup and Ball Chick
This cup and ball chick is a quick and easy Easter craft for kids - and very cute!
Our cup and ball chick
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Cup And Ball Chinese Dragon
A simple paper cup and polystyrene ball combine with a few other crafty bit and pieces to make this gorgeous Chinese dragon - a fun kids craft for Chinese New Year.
Cup and Ball Cow
All you need is a polystyrene ball and a paper cup, some paints and scraps of craft foam - and the kids can put together this gorgeous cow. I can see a whole "field" of them on display!
Cup And Ball Joseph Craft
Here we transform a polystyrene ball and a paper cup into a handsome Joseph for our handmade nativity scene!
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Cup And Ball King Craft
Make three kings for your own Christmas handmade nativity scene, or dress up a king, queen, prince or princess for some special fairy tale characters!
Cup And Ball Mary Craft
Make our cup and ball Mary craft as part of a delightful handmade nativity scene which children will enjoy for many years to come!
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Cup And Ball Mountie Craft
Kids can make this cup and ball Mountie craft for Canada Day, a Canadian theme, or just to celebrate these well-loved heroes!
Cup And Ball Owl
With just a paper cup and a polystyrene or paper ball you can make a really cute owl to put out on display, and have some fun painting, colouring, cutting and sticking too.
Cup and Ball Panda
All you need is a paper cup and a polystyrene ball, plus a few easy craft supplies, and the kids can create this superb panda! Imagine how lovely a window-sill full of pandas would look in the classroom!
Cup and Ball Pig
If you can dig out a paper cup and a polystyrene ball as well as some simple craft cupboard supplies, the kids will be able to assemble this cheerful paper cup pigs for themselves!
Cup and Ball Rooster Craft
Our cup and ball rooster craft is a little bit tricky so younger children will need some help. But he is definitely worth it! The kids will feel a real achievement when they put this lovely rooster on display.
Cup And Ball Santa Craft
Made using simple craft cupboard materials, this delightful Santa Christmas craft is sure to delight kids of all ages!
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Cup And Ball Shepherd Craft
Children will want to make a few shepherds for their handmade nativity scene!
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Easy Ghost Craft
Quick to whip up with bits and pieces you will already have around the house, this easy Halloween craft is great for younger kids and surprisingly effective.
Halloween Paper Cup Basket
This Halloween paper cup basket a simple craft idea but it looks great, doesn't it! It is a really good Halloween party craft activity. Children can paint the cups when they arrive, leave them to dry while they play games, go trick or treating, and eat their party food!
Lotus Flower Paper Cup Lantern
This beautiful lotus flower lantern is made out of 3 paper cups! Used with an electric tea light it looks really pretty and the kids will be very proud of their creation... perfect for Vesak celebrations of course, but lovely at any time of year.
Mardi Gras Cup Shakers
These Mardi Gras cup shakers are fun to make and produce a satisfyingly loud noise for your Mardi Gras parade! Our photo of the craft is a little old, but it really did sparkle when we made it!
Paper Cup Bat
Make this cheerful paper cup bat for Halloween or at any time of year!
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Paper Cup Cat Craft
Make this cheerful paper cup cat for Halloween - it makes a spooky companion for our paper cup witch, too!
Paper Cup Indian Chief
This splendid Indian Chief is a fun craft for the kids to do at Thanksgiving, and makes a great partner for our paper cup pilgrim boy and girl. He is a little tricky to make, so is better tackled by older children.
Paper Cup Lantern
This paper cup lantern is a variation on the more traditional cut paper lantern made for Chinese New Year, and we think it is really stunning!
Paper Cup Matryoshka Dolls
All you need for this lovely Matryoshka doll craft is paper cups, glue stick, pens and patterned paper. It's therefore not too messy and can be enjoyed by a big group of children if you wish. And of course when you are done, you can stack your dolls!
Paper Cup Monster
Encourage your kids to use their imagination to design a scary monster using some basic craft supplies.
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Paper Cup Ox
Celebrate the Year of the Ox with this cute paper cup and ball craft! Fun to paint and assemble, this kids craft is good to display for Chinese New Year.
Paper Cup Rudolph
This cute little Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fun craft for kids of all ages at Christmas. If you have more than one child you could make a complete set for Santa (but only one with a red nose!)
Paper Cup Scotsman
Here's a fun character that kids can make for St Andrew's Day! All you will need is a paper cup and a ping pong ball and some simple craft cupboard supplies.
Paper Cup Turkey
Here's a quick and easy turkey craft that the kids will enjoy making for Thanksgiving! Use them for your Thanksgiving table by making one for each place setting and attaching small white cards to the front with your guests names on them.
Paper Cup Witch
Kids will enjoy making this paper cup witch for Halloween! And as all witches need a black cat, why not make our paper cup cat, too?
Patriotic Snack Pot
Here's a Patriotic Snack Pot kids craft for Fourth of July - fun to paint and useful for picnics and parties, too!
Pilgrim Hat Place Holder
Get the kids to make a pilgrim's hat place holder for each of your guests this Thanksgiving, and everyone will know exactly where to sit at the table!
Tudor Lady Craft
Who could resist this beautiful Tudor Lady craft! Sarah and the boys have used their magic to turn a paper cup and polystyrene ball into this beautiful Tudor lady, fit for the court of Henry VIII! Perhaps she is even one of his Queens?
Uncle Sam Craft
This Uncle Sam craft for kids is a great Fourth of July activity, using simple craft cupboard supplies and a little bit of paint and patience!
Unity Cup Craft
You just need a few craft cupboard supplies to turn out this unity cup craft for Kwanzaa with your kids...
Our unity cup decorated with green and red sequins!
Welsh Lady Craft
Here's an original craft for St David's Day! Raid your junk drawer to make this Welsh lady in traditional dress...
