- Get an egg carton and cut it. Make sure that you have a 6-count holder intact, so if you have a 18-count container, you'll need 1/3 of the box, while a 12-count container, you'll only need to cut it in half length-wise.
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2Turn it upside down and paint it with green acrylic paint. Leave it on the side to dry completely.
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3Cut two small slits with kitchen scissors, box cutter or one hole punch at one of the ends. This is where the antenna will go.
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4Weave a yellow pipe cleaner through the slits. Make them stand upwards as antennas, cut if needed. Glue the pipe cleaner down on the inside of the egg carton.
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5Dress up your caterpillar with wiggly eyes. Use a Sharpie or any permanent black marker to draw a smile.
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6Finished.