Lucky Pig from Pipe Cleaners

🎂 6 + years ⏱️ 30 min 📍 Anywhere ⭐ easy

Are you looking for a creative idea for New Year's Eve? How about a cute little lucky pig made from pipe cleaners? It not only brings luck but is also super easy to make. You can cut, twist, and glue while learning about the tradition of lucky charms. The best part? You’ll improve your fine motor skills, boost your creativity, and end up with a fantastic DIY lucky pig. Have you ever wondered why pigs are considered lucky? It dates back to earlier times when pigs symbolized wealth and prosperity. They could support a family through the winter. Today, we make them to wish luck for ourselves and others. And that’s exactly what you can do now!

What you'll need

Pipe cleaners in pink or other colors
Pink paper or white paper
Pink marker
Googly eyes
Craft glue

How it works

Take a pipe cleaner and twist it into a spiral. Do this by wrapping one end around your finger and rolling the rest around it. Leave a small piece at the end; this will be the tail.
Bend the remaining end of the pipe cleaner into a small curl like a pig's tail. Make sure it’s secure so it doesn’t fall apart.
Cut out two small triangles from the pink paper for the ears. For the snout, cut out a small oval piece. Only have white paper? No problem, just color it with a pink marker.
Now comes the exciting part. Glue the snout onto the front of the spiral. The ears go on top of the head. Make sure to press them down firmly so everything stays in place.
Stick on the googly eyes, and your pig comes to life. If you don’t have googly eyes, you can simply draw them on.
Your lucky pigs are not only a cute New Year's decoration but also a great gift. Maybe your pig will bring someone lots of luck in the new year! So, grab those pipe cleaners and have a happy new year!