Make a clever little hopping winter arctic fox that bounces and hops!
This adorable winter craft uses paper cups and simple folded paper to create a snow fox with pointy ears and a fluffy tail.
Kids love making this one and pressing it down to watch it bounce right back up.
Hopping Arctic Paper Cup Fox Craft Materials
Here's what you'll need to make your fox:
Essential Supplies:
- Two paper cups
- Gray paint
- Paint brush
- White construction paper
- Gray construction paper
- Black construction paper
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Printer
- Free fox printable template
How to Make a Winter Hopping Paper Cup Fox with Kids
This craft is great for kids ages 5 and up. You'll want to help with cutting the cups and putting it all together.
Step 1: Prepare the Paper Cups
- Take two paper cups and trim the rim edges off both of them – one of the cups should be shorter than the other
- On one cup, cut 3 rectangles out of the sides as seen in the photo above
- Then paint the cut two of the edges with gray paint to make the feet
- Let the paint dry completely
Step 2: Print and Cut the Fox Pieces
- Print out the fox template
- Cut out the two face pieces from white cardstock
- Use the silver paint to paint the larger piece in silver
- Next cut out the tummy patch piece and paint it in silver paint as well
- Once dry glue the two face pieces together
- Glue the face and tummy patch piece to the paper cup
Step 3: Add Details to the Pieces
- Cut out the face pieces
- Use a black marker to add pupil to the eyes
- Glue the pieces to the face on your paper cup
- Use a black marker to add a mouth
Step 4: Create the Tail
- Cut out the two tail pieces. Pain the larger tail piece with the silver paint and let it dry completely
- Glue the two tail pieces together
- And then glue the tail to the back of the paper cup
Step 5: Create the Hopping Mechanism
- Cut two strips of black cardstock
- Glue the two corners together so you form an ‘L' shape
- Fold the strips in an accordion or zigzag pattern, alternating the direction with each fold
- When you get to the end, glue the end pieces together and cut off any overhanging bits.
Step 6: Connect the Cups
- Glue the folded strips to your decorated fox cup
- Place the one cup over the other to finish your craft
- Press down on the fox and let it hop! The folded paper springs back and makes it bounce
Final Thoughts on This Hopping Fox Tutorial
This is such a cute winter craft that kids really enjoy creating.
It's the perfect size for kids to keep on their desk or shelf, and they often want to make a whole collection of winter animals to go with their fox!
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