Zap! Just like a real chameleon flicks out its long tongue to catch insects, use this fun bug catcher to snag critters with a sticky party blower horn.
Materials
- chameleon pattern (downloadable PDF)
- green craft foam
- 2 green pom-poms
- 2 googly eyes
- permanent marker
- craft glue
- party blower
- scraps of felt or craft foam
- adhesive-backed Velcro®
Chameleon Pattern
Steps
- Cut out the pattern. Use the pattern to cut out two chameleon head shapes from craft foam.
- Create the head. Glue the two cut-out pieces together along the top and bottom, leaving the middle open.
- Add the sticky tongue. Slide the party blower through the opening. Attach a thin strip of Velcro® (the hooked side) to the tip of the party blower “tongue”.
- Give your chameleon a face. Glue a pom-pom and googly eye to each side of the chameleon’s head. Add a mouth and nostril with permanent marker, as shown.
- Make some buggy targets. Draw small bugs on scraps of felt or craft foam. Cut out them out and attach a piece of Velcro® (the looped side) to each one.
- Catch bugs. Now catch the bugs with your sticky “tongue”! ZAP!
Tips
Chameleons are famous for changing colors, so decorate yours with bright patterns, stripes, dots, or even glitter.
