{"id":58860,"date":"2026-07-15T06:50:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=58860"},"modified":"2026-07-15T06:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:50:17","slug":"emoji-inspired-diy-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/emoji-inspired-diy-crafts","title":{"rendered":"Fun &amp; Colourful Emoji-Inspired DIY Craft Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"58860\" class=\"elementor elementor-58860\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e9bb75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9e9bb75\" 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-e33d31c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e33d31c\" 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Emojis have become a fun and creative way to express our feelings, moods, and personalities. From happy smiles to silly faces, each emoji tells a story and adds a little extra colour to our everyday conversations. Now, you can bring these cheerful characters into the real world with these exciting DIY emoji craft ideas!<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Get creative with simple craft materials and transform them into colourful emoji-inspired creations that are perfect for classrooms, playtime, or a fun activity at home. These crafts encourage imagination, creativity, and self-expression while allowing you to design something unique with your own personal touch.<\/p><p>We&#8217;ve create 3 fun emoji-themed projects that are easy to make and full of personality. Whether you\u2019re crafting with friends, creating a classroom project, or simply looking for a fun weekend activity, these DIY emoji crafts are sure to bring smiles and creativity to your space. So gather your supplies, choose your favourite emojis, and start crafting your own emoji-inspired creations!<\/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-17db9e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17db9e0\" 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. Popstick Emoji Activity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9832f9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9832f9c\" 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>Create a playful emoji display using popsticks and colourful emoji faces. A great way to explore different emotions and expressions while making a bright and decorative craft that can be displayed anywhere.<\/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-8732718 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8732718\" 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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"15b8vzy\" data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"54\"><strong>Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"244\"><li data-section-id=\"1e4g76h\" data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"84\">Popsicle sticks (<a title=\"popsticks\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=popstick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popsticks<\/a>)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"11t10tf\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"121\"><a title=\"Paint\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=paint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paint<\/a> or coloured marker<\/li><li data-section-id=\"bab7nc\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"217\"><a title=\"Joggle eyes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?categories=252910&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=joggle%20eyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joggle eyes<\/a> (optional)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1j4476b\" data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"224\"><a title=\"Glue gun\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=255171&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20gun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glue gun<\/a><\/li><li>Coloured\u00a0<a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rainbow%20paper&amp;categories=5520&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/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-7c72adf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c72adf\" 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-30cf90b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"30cf90b\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Popsticks-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-59106\" alt=\"Emoji Popsticks DIY craft for kids\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Popsticks-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Popsticks-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Popsticks-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Popsticks-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Popsticks.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Popsticks-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Popsticks-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Popsticks-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Popsticks-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Popsticks-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Popsticks.png 1250w&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-31f1bf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31f1bf0\" 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>Step 1: Build the Base<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Arrange 5\u20138 popsticks side by side and glue 2 popsticks horizontally across the back to hold them together.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 2: Add Colour<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Paint or colour the front of the popsticks yellow and allow it to dry completely.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 3: Draw Your Emoji<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Decide which emoji you would like to create, such as a smiley, heart eyes, laughing, cool, wink, or kiss emoji.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 4: Create the Face<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Draw the emoji facial features on a copy paper and cut them out. For the eyes, you can draw them using a black marker or use joggle eyes for a 3D effect.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 5: Add the Expression<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Draw or cut out the mouth and add details such as a tongue, teeth, or a smile to match your chosen emoji.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 6: Decorate<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Add fun features like hearts, tears, sunglasses, rosy cheeks, or other facial expressions using coloured paper or coloured markers.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 7: Let It Dry<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Allow the glue and decorations to dry completely before handling the craft.<\/p><h4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Step 8: Add the Hanger<\/strong><\/h4><p>Attach a cord or ribbon to the back of the popsicle stick to create a hanger.<\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-style: inherit;\">Step 9: Display Your Craft<\/strong><\/p><p>Showcase your finished emoji craft by hanging it on a corkboard, door handle, or displaying it in the classroom.<\/p>\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-2555d1b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2555d1b\" 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-e935cad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e935cad\" 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. Emoji Treasure Box<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01874a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01874a8\" 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>Turn simple paper materials into a cute emoji-inspired treasure box! Perfect for storing small keepsakes, notes, or little surprises, this craft combines creativity with a practical purpose.<\/p>\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-d4fe03f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d4fe03f\" 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-c1eeaa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1eeaa4\" 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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"3998fd\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"><strong>Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"506\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li>Coloured\u00a0<a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rainbow%20paper&amp;categories=5520&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xxuos\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"125\"><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1526qnu\" data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"162\"><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1fxfg7b\" data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"215\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li>PVA glue or <a title=\"glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=2551&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glue stick<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"4gbhd8\" data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"209\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/drawing?categories=252520&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markers,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil%20colours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colours<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"4gbhd8\" data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"209\"><a title=\"Cord\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=42&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=cord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cord<\/a> or <a title=\"ribbon\" href=\"https:\/\/tryme.cos.net.au\/search?categories=2529&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ribbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1npf7ke\" data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"506\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Small gifts, <a title=\"lollies\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=confectionery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lollies<\/a>, or notes to place inside the box (optional)<\/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-add5ca5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"add5ca5\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Gift-Box-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-59114\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Gift-Box-1024x614.png.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Gift-Box-300x180.png.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Gift-Box-768x461.png.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Gift-Box-1080x648.png.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Gift-Box.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Gift-Box-1024x614.png&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Gift-Box-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Gift-Box-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Gift-Box-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Gift-Box-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Gift-Box.png 1250w&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-0542e01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0542e01\" 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>Step 1: Make the Box Base Ring<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Take a copy paper strip measuring <strong>21 cm long x 4.5 cm wide<\/strong>. Apply glue to one end and stick the two ends together to form a <strong>circle shape<\/strong>.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 2: Attach the Base<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Take another copy paper sheet measuring <strong>15 cm \u00d7 15 cm<\/strong>. Place the circular paper shape on top of it and glue it securely to create the <strong>base of the gift box<\/strong>.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 3: Create the Box Lid<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Take another copy paper strip measuring <strong>21 cm long and 2.5 cm wide<\/strong>. Wrap it around the circular base to measure the correct size, then glue the ends together to make another circle shape.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 4: Make the Bottom Edges<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Using scissors, make small cuts along the bottom edge of the circle strip. Fold the cut pieces inward and glue them down to strengthen the box shape.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 5: Make the Lid<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Trace the circular shape onto a copy paper sheet and cut out the circle. Glue this circle on top of the smaller circular strip to create the <strong>lid of the gift box<\/strong>.<\/p><h4><strong>Step 6: Decorate with Emojis<\/strong><\/h4><p>Decorate your gift box with emoji faces using coloured paper, markers, or stickers. Add your favourite designs and fill the box with small gifts or treats!<\/p>\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-604a3e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"604a3e2\" 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-44a65ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"44a65ab\" 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. Emoji Mood Spinner<\/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-7413a3a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7413a3a\" 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-e8d805a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8d805a\" 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>Make a fun mood spinner featuring different emoji expressions to show how you feel. This interactive craft is a great way to recognise and share emotions while adding a playful element to your day.<\/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-b03d4c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b03d4c0\" 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 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"eg2xlg\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"><strong>Materials Required:<\/strong><\/h3><ul data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"542\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><li data-section-id=\"1oj7con\" data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"98\"><a title=\"Paper plate\" href=\"https:\/\/tryme.cos.net.au\/search?categories=105532&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=paper%20plate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paper plate<\/a> or thick cardboard (for the spinner base)<\/li><li><a title=\"Pencil\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=252545%7C252550%7C252547&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pencil<\/a><\/li><li><a title=\"Ruler\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=ruler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruler<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"mbeevn\" data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"176\"><a title=\"Scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=507619&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=scissors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"4gbhd8\" data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"209\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/drawing?categories=252520&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markers,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=crayons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crayons<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pencil%20colours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pencil colours<\/a><\/li><li>Coloured\u00a0<a title=\"copy paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/search?searchTerm=rainbow%20paper&amp;categories=5520&amp;brands=&amp;symbols=&amp;sortBy=Popularity_ASC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">copy paper<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"16a6zi\" data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"381\">PVA glue or <a title=\"glue stick\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=2551&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=glue%20stick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glue stick<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1nz8zj8\" data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"440\"><a title=\"Split pin\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/p\/paper-binders-cos-38mm-box-200?src=SRV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Split pin<\/a> \/ paper binder (to attach the spinner arrow)<\/li><li>For decoration (<a title=\"pom-poms\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=pom%20pom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pom-poms<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"buttons\" href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=2529&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=buttons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buttons<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?categories=2529&amp;p=1&amp;pb=10&amp;searchTerm=beads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beads<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cos.net.au\/search?pb=10&amp;searchTerm=rhinestone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rhinestones<\/a>, or jewels)<\/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-6c40458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6c40458\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2026\/07\/Emoji-Mood-Spinner-1024x614.png.avif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-59110\" 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https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Mood-Spinner-300x180.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Mood-Spinner-768x461.png 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Mood-Spinner-1080x648.png 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/07\\\/Emoji-Mood-Spinner.png 1250w&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-a0c55c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0c55c6\" 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-section-id=\"z9tv1r\" data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"94\"><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3><h4 class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><strong>Step 1: Prepare the Spinner Base<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"215\">Take a <span data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"147\">paper plate or a thick piece of cardboard<\/span> and draw a large circle shape. Cut it out carefully using scissors.<\/p><h4 class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><strong>Step 2: Divide the Circle<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"367\">Use a ruler and pencil to divide the circle into equal sections like a pizza. Make <span data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"346\">6-8 sections<\/span> for different moods.<\/p><h4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"8q7v1t\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"613\"><strong>Step 3: Decorate the Spinner<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"746\">Colour the sections using markers, crayons, or paint make it bright and creative.<\/p><h4 class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><strong>Step 4: Create Emoji Faces<\/strong><\/h4><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9e90eee8-5043-4d02-9cd4-2333e02e294e\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"166\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Draw 8 small circles that fit within the sections. Cut them out and create different emoji faces to represent various moods, such as:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"579\"><li data-section-id=\"1991lyn\" data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"486\">\ud83d\ude0a Happy<\/li><li data-section-id=\"13botkx\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"497\">\ud83d\ude22 Sad<\/li><li data-section-id=\"rxsdbr\" data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"510\">\ud83d\ude21 Angry<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1yzfm7r\" data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"524\">\ud83d\ude34 Sleepy<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ohba2\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"539\">\ud83d\ude0d Excited<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1s0k0t0\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"551\">\ud83d\ude0e Cool<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1bsndi2\" data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"566\">\ud83d\ude1f Worried<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1h6jl2t\" data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"579\">\ud83e\udd17 Loved<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>Step 5: Stick the Emoji Cut-Outs<\/strong><\/h4><p>Carefully glue the emoji cut-outs into each section, ensuring they are neatly placed.<\/p><h4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"8q7v1t\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"613\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-style: inherit;\">Step 6: Make the Spinner Arrow<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"882\">Cut out an arrow shape from cardboard or thick paper. Make a small hole in the centre of the arrow.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"1q8vswj\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"912\"><strong>Step 6: Attach the Arrow<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1039\">Place the arrow in the centre of the circle and attach it using a <strong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1009\">split pin (paper fastener)<\/strong> so the arrow can spin freely.<\/p><h4 data-section-id=\"1507737\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1077\"><strong>Step 7: Play and Share Your Mood<\/strong><\/h4><p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1167\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Spin the arrow and see which emoji it lands on. Use it to share how you feel each day! \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\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-516e1d6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"516e1d6\" 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-c46d216 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c46d216\" 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For more Emoji-inspired DIY crafts, explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/origami-emoji-bookmarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Easy-to-Make Emoji Origami Bookmarks<\/strong><\/a>. Origami is a mindful activity that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and support overall mental wellbeing.<\/p><p>You can also try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/education\/emoji-day-worksheets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DIY Emoji Bookmark and Gift Box Worksheets<\/strong><\/a> for creating personalised bookmarks and the other for crafting beautiful gift boxes featuring favourite digital icons.<\/p>\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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emojis have become a fun and creative way to express our feelings, moods, and personalities. From happy smiles to silly faces, each emoji tells a story and adds a little extra colour to our everyday conversations. Now, you can bring these cheerful characters into the real world with these exciting DIY emoji craft ideas! 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