This Thing 1 and Thing 2 Toilet Paper Tube Craft is a fun kids craft that ties in really well with The Cat in the Hat. It’s a perfect craft for Dr. Seuss day which is coming up on the March 2nd!
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Toilet Paper Tube Craft
Supplies:
Toilet Paper Tube
Red & Teal Paint
Paintbrush
White Cardstock
Glue
Scissors
Instructions:
Download and print The Thing 1 and Thing 2 template.
Cut out the thing one andt wo templates and set aside.
Paint the palm of your child’s hand with blue paint.
Firmly press your child’s hand down onto white cardstock. Help them pull up their hand in one quick motion to avoid smearing the paint. Allow the paint to dry Completely.
Paint the toilet tube with bright red paint. To cover the brown tube, this may require a second coat. Allow paint to dry completely.
Cut the handprints out from the white cardstock.
Cut two slits in the toilet paper tube and then slide the handprint onto the tube.
Add a bit of glue to the handprint to keep it in place.
Glue the Thing 1 and Thing 2 face and logos in place. Allow the glue to dry completely.
Your Dr. Seuss craft is complete and ready to be enjoyed!
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Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!
Liz
Wednesday 27th of February 2019
Hi there... I love your idea of the toilet paper roll Thing 1 and Thing 2, it's very cute. I tried clicking on the link to print them but it's not working for me. Is there anyway I could get the template emailed to me? I would like to do this project with my preschool class. Thank you. Liz