Crafternoon Challenge: Cute Curbside Koalas

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF LONGMONT
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Crafternoon Challenge is a weekly craft that kids of all ages can do (although it's specifically geared toward pre-school and early elementary aged kids).

Do This Week's Challenge

See the instructions below to gather your supplies, or if you don’t have the supplies you need at home, pick up a kit at the Library's Curbside Delivery, 409 4th Ave. (while supplies last). Then, see the instructions below to make this week's craft!

Supplies:

• 2 gray or silver paper plates
• Brown construction paper or cardboard
• Green construction paper
• Black construction paper or pom pom
• Googly eyes

Instructions:

1. This koala is made out of 2 silver paper plates. Cut one of the plates in half. Use one-half for the body, and the other half to make 2 ears (circles) about 2 ½ inches across. Cut a fringe on part of the ears.
2. Divide the edge of the other paper plate into 4 parts, and cut off about an inch of the rim all the way around. Use these for the arms and legs.
3. Cut about a 4½-inch circle out of the remaining part of the plate for the head.
4. Cut a piece of cardboard 2 x 12 inches for the tree.
5. Cut out several green leaves and a black oval for the nose.
6. Assemble the koala as shown, gluing and stapling as necessary. Add 2 wiggly eyes and your cute koala is complete.

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