Whether they're crawling up pillars or hanging out on their sticky web, these larger-than-life spiders will be sure to draw wondrous stares. Post warning signs nearby so that the creatures won't terrify unsuspecting children!
Skill level: Beginner
Styrofoam balls in two sizes (about 3 and 6 inches in diameter)
Sharp scissors or clippers
1-inch foam paintbrush
Black acrylic paint
Black bumpy chenille stems (8 for each spider)
Sheets of cardstock or foamcore board
Wide permanent markers
Hot-glue gun and glue sticks
1. Using skewer, poke hole through center of one small and one large ball.
2. Put small amount of glue into each hole; slide balls onto skewer so they meet in center, forming spider body. Cut skewer ends if they extend.
3. Paint body black; let dry.
4. Insert 4 chenille stems into each side of large ball for legs; bend at centers and trim to desired length.
5. Glue to Web as desired.
6. To make signs, write scary messages on cardstock; glue to stakes.