Paper Loop Snake Craft

This Paper Loop Snake Craft is a fun and colorful way for kids to create their own slithery friend using simple supplies. The looped paper body gives the snake a cool 3D look, and kids will love decorating it with patterns and bright colors. This is a great easy craft for kids that also doubles as a playful decoration.

Supplies

• Green cardstock (or any color you like)
• White paper (for eyes)
• Wiggle eyes
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Glue (tacky glue or glue stick)
• Clothespins or paper clips (optional for holding while drying)
• Markers or glitter glue for decorating

Instructions

1. Cut paper strips
   Cut several strips of cardstock in different widths. You will need a mix of wide and narrow strips about 6 inches long.
2. Make the loops
   Curl each strip into a loop and glue the ends together with a small overlap. Hold in place with a clothespin or paper clip until dry.
3. Connect the body
   Use thinner strips to connect the loops together, creating a long chain. Arrange the loops in a slightly tapered pattern so the snake looks more natural.
4. Create the head and tail
   Draw and cut out a snake head and tail from cardstock. Add wiggle eyes and draw or glue on a tongue. Attach the head to one end and the tail to the other.
5. Decorate your snake
   Add patterns like diamonds, stripes, or dots using markers or glitter glue. Let everything dry completely before playing or displaying.

Fun Facts

• Snakes use their tongues to “smell” the air around them.
• They don’t have eyelids, so they sleep with their eyes open.
• Some snakes can grow over 20 feet long.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

Print a simple template with a snake head, tail, and guide strips to make crafting easier. Kids can trace the shapes onto cardstock or color them before cutting.

Tip: You can also create your own unique snake by drawing different head shapes or adding fun features like fangs or a forked tongue.