Bottle Cap Spiders for Halloween-Tutorial

Every time I open a bottle of water I think-I really should make something with these caps... So I did:@) Here's a simple and cute craft to do with the kids, they can be used as decorations or ornaments.

I've seen many variations, this is how I made mine. I'll be adding them to the feather tree. 

If kids are making them I do suggest you decide ahead of time if the caps will be used as is, or painted/covered in glitter, etc. They take a long time to dry, and unless you want to hand them a quick drying Sharpie (yikes!!!), it would be best to have that part of the project completed before they start crafting. I added some iridescent glitter paint in the morning, they were completely dry after work. A Sharpie was used on the black one. (Truthfully, I'd just leave his belly white the next time.)

Please bare with the rainy day pics folks.

Material:
Bottle caps
Paint/glitter/Sharpies-if using
Pom-Poms, whatever size you'd like-I aimed for about  1" to 1 1/2"
Chenille stems
Goggly eyes-optional
Beads to add to the bend in the legs-optional
Jewelry pliers-optional
String/yarn/fishing line for hanging-optional
Quick drying glue-mandatory:@)-I used a hot glue gun

Cut 2 chenille stems in half and twist all 4 pieces together for legs.

Glue where the stems meet to the center of the under side of the bottle cap.

Turn the cap over. Spread the legs out to 4 on each side and bend them straight up.

Make a "knee" and bend them down. Add a bead to the bend if using. Trim the legs to be equal if needed. You can leave the legs like that or roll up the bottom of the chenille stem for a foot with jewelry pliers (which I did).

Glue the head on to the front edge of the bottle cap. Glue on googly eyes if using. 

  You don't have to use the crazy tinsel pom-poms, any will do. I just happened to have them.
Green and white would be good Halloween colors too.

There you have it, a fun craft that both boys and girls will love!

And if you're planning ahead for the holidays...

My post about the Legend of the Christmas Spider can be found here.

These make great gifts from the kids!

So start saving those bottle caps and have a happy day:@)

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