DLTK's Holiday Activities for Kids
Candy Pig Paper Craft

Giving out a "candy pig" card has a bit of a double meaning... Kaitlyn decided daddy is a candy pig so he deserves one, hehe.  Darren's response was... I'm not a candy pig, I'm a candy HOG!! 

This is a simple three dimensional paper craft that will hold a piece of candy standing up on a table or flattened slightly on a card.

You can use cardstock or a heavier paper to make the body (just trace the template) but, in my opinion, regular paper or construction paper works best for the head and tummy.  I find cardstock can be too inflexible for three dimensional crafts.  If you do make the body from cardstock, a glue gun would be a sturdier choice than school glue for making the cone shape.

Materials:

• paper

• school glue and/or tape

• scissors

• printer

• pixie stick, sucker or lollipop

Directions - three dimensional craft:

• Print out the template of choice. 
   
• Color (if using the black and white version).
   
• Cut out the template pieces.
   
• Where the hands join, there are two thin lines to snip -- this step may require adult assistance.  This will be where you thread the candy through.  The template pieces have a large enough snip for a lollipop, sucker or pixie stick.  If you're using something larger (a stick of gum or whatnot), you may need to snip a bit more.
   
• Roll the body (don't fold) and tape or glue along the back seam.
   
• Glue the head onto the body.
   
• Glue the tummy onto the body.
   
• OPTIONAL:  If your candy is heavy (like the lollipop), roll the tab on the back of the body and tape or glue.  Slide a small chocolate bar, roll of mints or rock into this tab to provide a counterweight (so your bunny doesn't tip over).  Otherwise, just cut off this tab.
   
• When your project is all dry, slide your pixie stick or sucker into hands.

Directions - Card:

If you'd like to turn this into a slightly 3D card instead of a standing craft, follow these directions:

• Make the craft as indicated above, but cut off the tab at the back (the one you use as a counterweight in the standing version).
   
• Take a sheet of construction paper and lay it on the table. 
   
• Lay the animal on its back on the construction paper.
   
• Fold down the animal's feet and arms so they are creased (folded) but don't glue them down.  This allows them to flop around a bit and stay looking 3D.
   
• Decorate the rest of your card as you like with construction paper hearts, stickers and/or a Valentine's Day message.