{"id":51527,"date":"2025-06-25T01:50:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T01:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=51527"},"modified":"2025-06-25T04:03:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T04:03:15","slug":"fun-upcycling-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/fun-upcycling-crafts","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Free July: Fun Upcycling Crafts"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51527\" class=\"elementor elementor-51527\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb02d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3fb02d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8e2ceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8e2ceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"575\">Plastic Free July is the perfect opportunity to engage kids in sustainability through creativity, curiosity, and play.\u00a0One of the most effective ways to nurture eco-friendly habits from a young age is by transforming everyday household items into fun, hands-on DIY projects.<\/p><p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"825\">By upcycling common waste like empty bottles, tissue boxes, disposable cups, and more, kids will learn the importance of reusing materials and begin to understand how small actions can lead to big changes in protecting our planet.<\/p><p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"1008\">We&#8217;ve created 5 DIY upcycling projects, from transforming a plastic bottle into a cheerful bunny container to giving a tissue box new life as a toy car, each activity is designed to spark imagination while reducing waste. <span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Perfect for classrooms or an afternoon at home, these projects make sustainability easy, educational, and exciting.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac9aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ac9aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Disposable Plate - Hanging Pocket<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec0558 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ec0558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"352\">Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>2 disposable <a title=\"paper plates\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=paper%20plate&amp;categories=105532&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paper plates<\/a><\/li><li>Coloured <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=copy%20paper&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=552020%7C552010&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li><a title=\"Glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue stick<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=hole%20punch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hole punch<\/a><\/li><li>String\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=string&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=424030&amp;brands=HEAPSGOOD&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">twine<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=ribbon&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252987%7C2529&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a> (about 30cm)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=marker&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252520%7C2525&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markers<\/a>, crayons, or paints<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4ca6b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c4ca6b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1.-Disposable-Plate-Hanging-Pocket_.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51538\" alt=\"DIY Disposable Plate Hanging Pocket\u200b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1.-Disposable-Plate-Hanging-Pocket_.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/1.-Disposable-Plate-Hanging-Pocket_-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/1.-Disposable-Plate-Hanging-Pocket_-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/1.-Disposable-Plate-Hanging-Pocket_.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/1.-Disposable-Plate-Hanging-Pocket_-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/1.-Disposable-Plate-Hanging-Pocket_-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d98c40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d98c40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"613\"><strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"613\">Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4><strong>1. Prepare Your Paper Plates<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"577\">Take 2 paper plates. Set one aside as the base.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"577\">Cut the second plate in half, you\u2019ll only need one half for the pocket front.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"603\">2. Attach the Pocket<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Glue the half plate onto the full plate, aligning the curved edges to create a pocket.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>3. Create Facial Features<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"803\">On two different coloured sheets of copy paper, draw and cut out:<\/p><ul data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"869\"><li data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"834\"><p data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"834\">Two large circles for eyes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"869\"><p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"869\">Two smaller circles for cheeks<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>4. Glue on the Features<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"975\">Use a glue stick to attach the eyes and cheeks to the front of the pocket.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"995\">5. Add a Smile<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1069\">Draw a cheerful smile with a black marker to bring your pocket to life!<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1101\">6. Punch Holes for Hanging<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1310\"><p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1198\">Use a hole punch to make two holes near the top corners of the pocket (along the curved edge).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1142\">7. Thread the String<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1371\">Cut a 30cm piece of string or ribbon. Thread it through both holes and tie a knot on each end to secure it. This will allow your pocket to hang.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1400\">8. Decorate Your Pocket (Optional)<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1505\">Use markers, crayons, or coloured pencil to add your own creative flair. Try drawing stitching along the edges for a fun 3D effect!<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1526\">9. Hang and Use<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li><p data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1653\">Hang your paper plate pocket on a hook, wall, or pegboard. It\u2019s perfect for holding stationery, candies, or little keepsakes.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b83fb95 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b83fb95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33509de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33509de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Paper Plate - Fox Mask<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-916e211 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"916e211\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"157\"><strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"157\">Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"190\">1 paper plate (white or plain)<\/li><li data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=paint&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=256120%7C256101%7C256062%7C256060&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paint<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=crayon&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>\/pencil colours\/marker<\/li><li data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"190\"><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=507619&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"190\">Snap cutter<\/li><li data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"190\">Tape\/glue stick<\/li><li data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"190\">1 straw<\/li><li data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"190\">Pencil<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac985bb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ac985bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0215e95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0215e95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Paper-Plate-Fox-Mask.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51557\" alt=\"DIY Paper Plate Fox Mask\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Paper-Plate-Fox-Mask.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/Paper-Plate-Fox-Mask-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/Paper-Plate-Fox-Mask-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Paper-Plate-Fox-Mask.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Paper-Plate-Fox-Mask-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Paper-Plate-Fox-Mask-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-394afa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"394afa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"393\"><strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"393\">Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"149\"><strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"147\">1. Cut the Mask Shape<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"191\"><p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"191\">Lightly fold the paper plate in half.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"270\"><p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"270\">Using scissors, carefully cut the plate along the fold to create two halves.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"297\"><strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"295\">2. Cut Out the Eyes<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"361\"><p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"361\">Draw two circles near the centre of the plate for the eyes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"427\"><p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"427\">Use a snap cutter or scissors to carefully cut out the circles.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"459\"><strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"457\">3. Outline the Fox Shape<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"526\"><p data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"526\">With a pencil, lightly sketch the fox face shape on the plate.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"572\"><p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"572\">This outline will guide you when colouring.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>4. Add Colour<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"700\"><p data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"700\">Paint or colour the outer edge of the plate orange to represent the fox\u2019s fur. Leave the inside white.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"769\"><p data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"769\">Use black paint or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=marker&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252520%7C2525&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marker<\/a> to draw the nose at the bottom centre.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"804\"><strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"802\">5. Make and Attach the Ears<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"857\"><p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"857\">Cut out two large orange triangles for the ears.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"945\"><p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"945\">Cut two smaller black triangles to fit inside the orange ones (for the inner ears).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1001\"><p data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1001\"><a title=\"Glue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=glue%20stick&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=255166&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue <\/a>the black triangles onto the orange triangles.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1069\"><p data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1069\">Attach the ears to the top edges of the plate using glue or tape.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1103\"><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1101\">6. Attach the Straw<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1168\"><p data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1168\">Take a <a title=\"straw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/p\/straws-craft-zart-eco-paper-assorted-cols-pkt500-assorted-colours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">straw<\/a> and attach it securely to the back of the mask.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1245\"><p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1245\">This will act as a handle so you can easily hold the mask up to your face.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caf4287 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"caf4287\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f92a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38f92a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Plastic Bottle - Bunny Container<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de3aa8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7de3aa8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9e98f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9e98f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"255\"><strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"255\">Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"304\">1 plastic bottle (500ml or 600ml works well)<\/li><li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"304\">Coloured copy paper<\/li><li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"304\">Pencil<\/li><li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"304\">Marker<\/li><li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"304\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=snap%20cutter&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snap cutter<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"304\"><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=507619&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"304\">Glue stick or craft glue<\/li><li data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"410\"><p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"410\">Candies, lollies, or small stationery items<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0842aeb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0842aeb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc58814 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cc58814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bunny-Container.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51600\" alt=\"DIY Plastic Bottle - Bunny Container\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Bunny-Container.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/Bunny-Container-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/Bunny-Container-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Bunny-Container.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Bunny-Container-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Bunny-Container-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b5d26a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b5d26a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"582\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"582\">Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"615\"><strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"615\">1. Cut the Bottle<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"773\"><li data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"669\"><p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"669\">Cut the plastic bottle in half (around the middle).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"725\"><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"725\">Use the bottom half of the bottle for your container.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"773\"><p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"773\">Trim the edge neatly so it\u2019s smooth and safe.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"813\"><strong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"813\">2. Trace &amp; Draw the Bunny Shape<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"949\"><li data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"768\"><p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"768\">Place the bottle upside down on a copy paper and trace around the base lightly with a pencil.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"912\"><p data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"813\">Around this circle, draw your bunny:<\/p><ul data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"912\"><li data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"912\"><p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"912\">Add a <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"832\">head<\/strong>, long <strong data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"847\">ears<\/strong>, arms, and legs (curving as if to hug the bottle).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"912\"><p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"912\">Carefully cut out the bunny shape.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1165\">3. Add Bunny Details<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1082\"><p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1082\">Use a black marker to draw on eyes, a nose, mouth, and whiskers.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1153\"><p data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1153\">Cut out small pink pieces for the inner ears and glue them on.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1153\">Cut 2 small circles out of pink paper to create the cheeks.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1413\">4. Attach the Bottle<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1265\"><p data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1265\">Align the traced circle on the bunny with the plastic bottle base.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1341\"><p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1341\">Fold the legs upward slightly so they curve in front of the bottle.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1462\"><p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1462\">Glue the back of the bunny to the back of the bottle so the arms wrap around the front like it\u2019s hugging it.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1522\"><p data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1522\">Use glue or tape as needed to secure everything in place.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1636\"><strong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1636\">5. Add Finishing Touches<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1660\"><p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1660\">Draw and cut out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=copy%20paper&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=552020%7C552010&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paper<\/a> bow, and stick it between or near the ears for extra charm.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1727\"><p data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1727\">Optional: Add pom-poms, googly eyes, or glitter for fun details.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>6. Fill It Up!<br \/><\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1871\"><p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1871\">Your bunny container is now ready to be filled with treats, lollies, or even small stationery items.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1914\"><p data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1914\">Perfect as a gift or festive desk buddy!<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c447a92 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c447a92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d5dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42d5dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Tissue Box - Toy Car<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee2ae1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee2ae1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"279\"><strong>Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"279\">1 empty tissue box (rectangular works best)<\/li><li data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"279\">Cardboard for wheels<\/li><li data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"279\">Paint or copy paper<\/li><li data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"279\">Scissors or snap cutter<\/li><li data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"279\">Craft glue\/PVA glue<\/li><li data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"535\"><p data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"535\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=marker&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252520%7C2525&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markers<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbee334 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbee334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tissue-Box-Car1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51604\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Tissue-Box-Car1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/Tissue-Box-Car1-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/Tissue-Box-Car1-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Tissue-Box-Car1.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Tissue-Box-Car1-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Tissue-Box-Car1-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aab9d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2aab9d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61e19f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61e19f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"239\"><strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"237\">1. Prepare the Tissue Box<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"396\"><li data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"305\"><p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"305\">Remove any lining from the opening of the tissue box.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"396\"><p data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"396\">Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=snap%20cutter&amp;pb=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snap cutter<\/a> to carefully widen the opening if needed, making space inside the box.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"433\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"431\">2. Cover and Decorate the Box<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"566\"><li data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"498\"><p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"498\">Wrap the entire tissue box with a sheet of coloured copy paper.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"566\"><p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"566\">Make sure to fully cover any logos or printed designs on the box.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"592\"><strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"590\">3. Make the Wheels<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"847\"><li data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"716\"><p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"716\">Take a piece of cardboard and draw 4 circles, sized to match the width of your tissue box. Avoid making them too large.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"746\"><p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"746\">Cut out the wheel shapes.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"811\"><p data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"811\">Attach two wheels to each side of the tissue box using glue.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"847\"><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"847\">Allow the glue to dry completely.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"872\"><strong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"870\">4. Add Headlights<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1017\"><li data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"957\"><p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"957\">On another piece of copy paper, draw and cut out two circles for the headlights.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1017\"><p data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1017\">Glue the headlights onto the front of the tissue box car.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1049\"><strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1047\">5. Create the Windshield<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1327\"><li data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1154\"><p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1154\">Draw a square on a sheet of paper (approximately 10 x 10 cm, depending on your tissue box size).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1252\"><p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1252\">Leave a 2 cm border around the square and cut out the inner section, creating a window frame.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1327\"><p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1327\">Attach this windshield frame to the front top section of the tissue box.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1355\"><strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1353\">6. Add Final Touches<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1581\"><li data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1418\"><p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1418\">Use markers to draw a license plate and other car details.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1484\"><p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1484\">Add mini passengers using small toys or figurines (optional).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1581\"><p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1581\">Let kids personalise their car with names, favourite colours, stickers, or themed decorations.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e8d52d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e8d52d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30329f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30329f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Paper Cup &amp; Cardboard Roll - Robot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-957282a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"957282a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39857ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39857ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Materials required:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/p\/cardboard-roll-ec-craft-hygienic-box60-kraft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cardboard roll<\/a><\/li><li>1 disposable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=paper%20cup&amp;categories=105504&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cup<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=copy%20paper&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=552020%7C552010&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Straw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/p\/straws-craft-zart-eco-paper-assorted-cols-pkt500-assorted-colours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Straw<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=scissor&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=507619&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li>Glue<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=pencil&amp;pb=10&amp;categories=252545%7C252547&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li>For decoration (pom-poms, rhinestones, or buttons)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2c1e69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2c1e69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Paper-Cup-Cardboard-Roll-Robot1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51632\" alt=\"Paper Cup &amp; Cardboard Roll Robot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Paper-Cup-Cardboard-Roll-Robot1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/Paper-Cup-Cardboard-Roll-Robot1-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/06\/Paper-Cup-Cardboard-Roll-Robot1-768x461.png.avif 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Paper-Cup-Cardboard-Roll-Robot1.png 1000w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Paper-Cup-Cardboard-Roll-Robot1-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Paper-Cup-Cardboard-Roll-Robot1-768x461.png 768w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80a1d05 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"80a1d05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81c14cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81c14cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4><strong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"186\">1. Cut the Cardboard Roll<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Start by cutting a cardboard paper roll using scissors. Make sure it&#8217;s slightly shorter than your disposable cup so it fits nicely as the head.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"370\">2. Wrap the Cup and Roll<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Choose two different coloured copy papers.<\/li><li>Wrap one around the cardboard roll (head) and the other around the disposable cup (body).<\/li><li>Secure with glue to fully cover both.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"586\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"584\">3. Create Arms, Legs &amp; Neck<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"990\"><li data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"704\"><p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"704\">Using pink copy paper, cut 4 strips measuring 15 cm long x 2 cm wide. These will be used for the legs.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"704\"><p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"704\">Take blue copy paper, cut 4 strips measuring 15 cm long x 2 cm wide. These will be used for the arms.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"858\"><p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"858\">Glue the ends of two strips together, then fold them over each other at a 90\u00b0 angle in a criss-cross (accordion) pattern. Repeat to make the arms.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"990\"><p data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"990\">For the neck, cut two smaller strips from green copy paper (8 cm long x 2 cm wide) and fold them the same way. This smaller criss-cross will be the neck.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1167\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\">4. Build the Body<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1167\">Place the open end of the cup on a piece of craft paper and trace a circle around it.<\/li><li data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1167\">Cut out the circle and glue it over the cup\u2019s opening to seal it.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1208\"><strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1206\">5. Make the Face and Body Details<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1544\"><li data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1351\"><p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1351\"><strong>Eyes:<\/strong> Cut two small black circles from copy paper. Then cut two smaller circles in a different colour for the inner eyes and glue them on the cardboard roll.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1422\"><p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1422\"><strong>Mouth:<\/strong> Cut a 2 cm x 2 cm rectangle to create a mouth shape and stick it.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1544\"><p data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1544\"><strong>Body Plate:<\/strong> Cut a piece of copy paper 4 cm long x 5 cm wide. Shape it like a rectangle or triangle and decorate it with a marker.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1678\"><strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1568\">6. Attach the Neck<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1678\">Stick the smaller green crisscross strip (neck) onto the centre of the cup&#8217;s closed end using glue. Press firmly.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1797\"><strong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1702\">7. Attach the Head<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1797\">Place the cardboard roll (head) on top of the criss-cross neck and glue it in place securely.<\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1826\"><strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1824\">8. Attach Arms &amp; Legs<\/strong><\/h4><ul data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"2028\"><li data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1880\"><p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1880\">Glue the crisscross arms to the sides of the cup.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1880\"><p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1880\">For claws, draw claw shapes on paper, cut them out, and glue them to the ends of the arms.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1935\"><p data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1935\">Stick the crisscross legs to the bottom of the cup.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4 data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2223\"><strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2062\">9. Make the Ears or Antennae<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2223\">Take a straw and insert it into the top of the cardboard roll. Secure with tape.<\/li><li data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2223\">To finish the antennae, add pom-poms or glue paper circles to the straw ends.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\">10. Final Touches<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Let everything dry completely. Once all pieces are secure, your fun and colourful Robot creature is ready!<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cd22c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74cd22c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-126bc1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"126bc1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Looking for more upcycling inspiration? 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