Penguin Paper Roll Craft
When the snow starts falling, nothing feels more winter-wonderful than a penguin paper roll craft. This easy recycled animal project turns an everyday toilet paper roll into an adorable penguin with big eyes, orange feet, and a beak that’s ready for waddle time. It’s a great way to get kids excited about winter, arctic animals, or holiday crafting while sneaking in some hands-on learning.
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Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Make a Penguin Paper Roll Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies, including a toilet paper roll, paints, googly eyes, and construction paper.
Step 2: Paint the Roll Black
Paint the toilet paper roll black and let it dry completely.
Step 3: Cut the Belly
Cut a rounded rectangle from white paper for the penguin’s belly.
Step 4: Cut the Wings, Beak, and Feet
Cut two wing shapes from black paper, a triangle beak from orange paper, and two webbed feet from orange paper.
Step 5: Add the Belly, Beak, and Eyes
Glue the white belly and orange beak onto the center of the painted roll.
Add the googly eyes above the beak.
Step 6: Add the Wings and Feet
Attach the black wings to the sides of the roll.
Glue the orange feet to the bottom front of the roll.
All done!
Add any small details with a black marker, let everything dry, and your penguin is ready to display!
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