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This paper roll octopus craft is cheap and easy to make with supplies you already have at home. 

I don’t know about you but octopuses have always fascinated me. Well any under the sea creature is fascinating in my opinion. So why not bring the sea creatures inside with this fun construction paper craft. Make an adorable paper roll octopus with a sheet of paper, a marker, googly eyes, and some scissors and tape. That’s it! I bet you already have all the supplies on hand.
Aren't these just the cutest paper roll octopuses ever? With just paper and glue you can make a fun under the sea paper craft. How perfect is this easy craft idea for preschoolers? I love a cheap and easy craft for kids.
This is the perfect craft to make during an ocean lesson at school. (pssst – make sure to tell your favorite preschool teacher about this fun activity!)

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Fun DIY paper roll octopus craft with colorful paper and curly tentacles. This is such a fun paper craft for kids.

How To Make A Paper Roll Octopus

Step 1 Draw 9 lines about 3/4 to 1 inch apart starting 4 inches down from the top of your paper. These will be the paper octopus tentacles. 
How to make an easy paper craft with supplies you already have at home. perfect for preschoolers.
Step 2 Now use scissors to cut along your drawn lines. Cut your final line the full length of the paper. You’re also going to cut the last tentacle off so you have a total of 8. This will make attaching the paper roll together much easier. Check out the picture below for help. 
how to cut a piece of paper to make a rolled paper octopus. Fun and cheap crafts for kids.
Step 3 Curl the paper tentacles by rolling each one around a pencil. Do one tentacle at a time to make it easier. Add a cute little octopus face using googly eyes and a sharpie. 
If you're looking for a fin and easy craft for kids then paper roll octopuses are perfect. Using supplies you already have at home you can make this adorable paper craft today.
Step 4 Curl the ends of your paper together and attach with a piece of tape or glue. If you’re having trouble keeping the paper roll together add a staple or 2 along the seam. Now your paper octopus craft is finished!
how to make the cutest octopus craft with your kids using just construction paper. I love this easy ocean craft for kids.
These paper octopuses are so easy to make and look how cute they are! My daughter made a whole family of paper roll octopuses! Not only did this easy craft keep my kids entertained while we made the octopuses but afterwards while they played octopus family in their doll house. That’s a win in my book. 
An easy paper craft for kids using craft supplies you already have at home. Budget friendly classroom art project for preschoolers
This paper craft is great because it’s made with cheap craft supplies like paper and tape that you probably already have at home. I love when I have all the supplies for a fun activity for my kids. No spending money at the craft store. This budget friendly craft is not only perfect for preschoolers but for older kids as well. I feel like a paper roll octopus might have a spot in my son’s school diorama soon!

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How to make paper roll octopuses using construction paper and a few other cheap craft supplies. This fun to make paper craft is just so cute. Try it today with your preschoolers. Adorable ocean animal craft for kids using paper and tape. This budget friendly craft is perfect for preschoolers as they learn about the ocean. Are you looking for a fun and creative craft for kids? This paper roll octopus is easy to make with craft supplies you already have at home.

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