Lobster with Daddy

In an attempt to get some work done, I suggested my husband do a craft with Alexandria the other day since she really calms down while doing crafts even if they don't last that long.  I picked out a really cute lobster idea that I saw and set them on their way.

Things you'll need:
 - Red paint
 - Paintbrush
 - White paper
 - Black marker
 - Google-y eyes
 - Glue

First thing first was to do the hand prints that would act as the lobster claws.  Use the paint brush to apply paint to one hand at a time and make the print on the paper.  Alex really enjoys this part! :)

For your own sanity, be sure to wash each hand after the print has been made!  After that, apply paint to a foot (either foot will work, so whichever is easiest) and make that print so that the toes are at the bottom of the paper and the heel will act as the lobsters head.

Next step is to add the arms and legs to the lobster.  My husband just free handed these with the paintbrush.  The beauty of crafts at home is that imperfection is actually the greatest part of the craft; at least I think so!  (Not that my husband did any part not perfect :-P)  After everything is all connected, then you can glue on the google-y eyes at the top of the head (heal).  Last step is to add the antennae and smile using the black marker as the final touch!