{"product_id":"crab-egg-carton-sea-creatures-series-a2141","title":"Crab: Egg Carton Sea Creatures Series","description":"\u003cp\u003ePining for the ocean? Give your students this beach-worthy crab craft to work on from Sherri Osborn at About.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Egg carton\u003cbr\u003e\n- Red \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5722-chenille-stems-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed pipe cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6202-wiggle-eyes-black-asst-sizes-100.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWiggle eyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5096-classroom-basic-ruler.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRuler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\nIn preparation for the craft, use scissors to cut each individual egg 'cup' from the carton. Trim the edges so you get a nice even, round shape. You'll need one cup for each student completing the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin the project, provide your students with a shallow dish of red paint and a paint brush, instructing them to paint their egg cup and set aside to dry. As the crab 'body' is drying, provide your students with 2 pipe cleaners. Invite them to get out their rulers and cut the stems in the following sizes and quantities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight 1 1\/2-inch pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 8-inch pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 1\/2-inch pieces\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, have your students use craft glue to attach the cut pipe cleaners to the dry egg cup. The eight 1 1\/2-inch pieces will be attached to the sides (4 on each) for legs. The two 8-inch pieces should then be bent into claws and glued to the front edge. Lastly, poke the 1\/2-inch pieces through the cup where the eyes should go (gluing on the inside to anchor them to the cup) then glue wiggle eyes to the ends of the protruding pipe cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun way to bring the ocean to your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/eggcartoncrafts\/ss\/eggcartcrab.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEgg Carton Crab - Free Arts and Crafts for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084886553,"sku":"A2141","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/crab-egg-carton-sea-creatures-series-a2141","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}