The T-Rex made it to the big screen in another blockbuster this summer, inspiring new interest in dinosaurs for kids everywhere. By adding a single googly eye, you can turn a scary dinosaur into a friendly and interactive craft project for kids.
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Designed by: Danielle Hunter
Time: 45 minutes
Level: Quick and easy (with adult assistance)
Size: 6 x 7 inches
Here's what you need:
- Mini Glue Dots®
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Scoring tool (optional)
- Mainstay plastic clothespins
- Colorbox cardstock
- Googly eyes
- Dinosaur printable template
Here's what you do:
Print dinosaur template and cut along the lines.
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Attach teeth to the backside of the dinosaur head and lower jaw with Mini Dots. Make sure that your teeth stick out just enough to be seen.
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Adhere googly eye to dinosaur with a Mini Glue Dot.
Repeat for each dinosaur.
Tips:
- Use Removable Dots to keep template in place as you trace it onto cardstock.
- For easier Mini Dot placement, using something pointed, like a scoring tool, can be helpful.
~ Danielle
Danielle Hunter is a multitasking mom of two creative girls. She works in human resources for a non-profit organization and is a yoga teacher in training. She lives in Northeast Ohio and has been dedicated to crafting since childhood. Danielle completed her first scrapbook at the age of four, was a scrapbooker-for-hire for several years, and has shared her knowledge in a classroom setting. She enjoys turning trash to treasure, making crafts for kids, and creating artistic projects with bold colors and fun designs. Danielle joined the very first design team for Glue Dots in 2010. Her projects have been featured in Craft Ideas and CardMaker magazines, as well as websites such as Reader’s Digest, HGTV, and Crafting a Green World.
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