Easter Chicks on Parade

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

30 Mar 2009 02:14 PM

Now that you know how to craft simple pompom chicks, consider adding to the family with these adorable Styrofoam chickadees. They are just as kid-friendly as the fuzzy versions, though this craft is better suited for children with longer attention spans and finer dexterity skills. Older kids could easily complete this craft on their own, but an adult should supervise younger children.

STYROFOAM CHICKS

Materials:

Easter basket

Assorted sizes of Styrofoam eggs

Styrofoam block

Toothpicks

Craft paint (yellow, yellow orange, orange, black, white and brown)

Sponge brush

Fine point marker

Toothbrush

Florist oasis

Green yarn

Ribbon

Directions:

To create chicks, push a toothpick into the bottom of each egg and place the other end of the toothpick into a Styrofoam block. (This will make it easier to decorate the egg.)

With the sponge brush, paint the eggs with the yellow and yellow orange paint, then let them dry. Next, add some brown paint with a toothbrush to lightly spatter the paint onto the eggs.

To make the beak, use the orange paint and make a small diamond shape. Next, thin some black paint with water, and then use a brush to apply eyes, wings, and a smile. Or, use the fine tip black marker.

Dot the chick's eyes with white paint on the end of a toothpick for a more realistic look.

Allow the eggs to dry thoroughly.

To assemble the Easter basket, places a chunk of oasis in the bottom of the basket and cover it with green yarn or fake Easter grass. Add the chicks by sticking the end of the toothpicks into the oasis. Fill in the holes with Easter candy, candles or small toys.

Tie a ribbon to the basket handle and use it to decorate your home or to give as a gift.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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