{"id":310,"date":"2025-05-29T21:38:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T21:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/?p=310"},"modified":"2026-02-02T09:14:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T09:14:40","slug":"easy-cuddly-octopus-craft-no-craft-skills-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/easy-cuddly-octopus-craft-no-craft-skills-required\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Paper Plate Octopus Craft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-1024x870.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-1024x870.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-scaled-700x594.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-768x652.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-1536x1305.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-2048x1740.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My five-year-old inspired this craft. Last summer, she was dreaming of the beach, but with no seaside trip in sight, we had to get creative. That\u2019s how our blue octopus came to life, with a paper plate and some blue paint.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/easy-cuddly-octopus-craft-no-craft-skills-required\/#Materials_Youll_Need\" >Materials You\u2019ll Need:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/easy-cuddly-octopus-craft-no-craft-skills-required\/#How_to_Make_a_Paper_Plate_Octopus_%E2%80%93_Step-by-Step\" >How to Make a Paper Plate Octopus \u2013 Step-by-Step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/easy-cuddly-octopus-craft-no-craft-skills-required\/#Step_1_Paint_the_Paper_Plate_Blue\" >Step 1: Paint the Paper Plate Blue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/easy-cuddly-octopus-craft-no-craft-skills-required\/#Step_2_Cut_the_Octopus_Legs_and_attach_them\" >Step 2: Cut the Octopus Legs and attach them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/easy-cuddly-octopus-craft-no-craft-skills-required\/#Step_3_Create_the_Tentacle_Texture\" >Step 3: Create the Tentacle Texture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/easy-cuddly-octopus-craft-no-craft-skills-required\/#Step_5_Add_the_Face\" >Step 5: Add the Face<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Materials_Youll_Need\"><\/span><strong>Materials You\u2019ll Need:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 paper plate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue construction paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black, pink, and white markers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_a_Paper_Plate_Octopus_%E2%80%93_Step-by-Step\"><\/span><strong>How to Make a Paper Plate Octopus \u2013 Step-by-Step<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Paint_the_Paper_Plate_Blue\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Paint the Paper Plate Blue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_102811823.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_102811823.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_102811823.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-scaled-700x932.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_102811823.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_102811823.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_102811823.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_102811823.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_102811823.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by flipping the paper plate over so the bottom side is facing up. Pour some blue paint onto the surface and let your child spread it all around using a brush or even their hands. Cover the entire surface and let it dry. This will be the head and body of your octopus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_103214348.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_103214348.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_103214348.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-scaled-700x932.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_103214348.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_103214348.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_103214348.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_103214348.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_103214348.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Cut_the_Octopus_Legs_and_attach_them\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Cut the Octopus Legs and attach them<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the plate dries, cut eight long strips from the blue construction paper. These will be the octopus\u2019s legs (or technically, arms!). Try to keep the strips even, but don\u2019t worry if they\u2019re not perfect; the beauty is in the handmade look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1052200232-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1052200232-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1052200232-scaled-700x526.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1052200232-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1052200232-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1052200232-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1052200232-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn your painted plate back over and glue the blue strips along the bottom, spacing them out in a semicircle. This creates the illusion of an octopus with its arms dangling and moving, much like it would in the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_the_Tentacle_Texture\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Create the Tentacle Texture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1056382082-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1056382082-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1056382082-scaled-700x932.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1056382082-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1056382082-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1056382082-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1056382082-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_1056382082-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut small circles out of white paper to mimic the suction cups on the tentacles. Glue them scattered across the blue strips for a playful, tactile detail that brings your octopus to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Curl up the legs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_110310750.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_110310750.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_110310750.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-scaled-700x526.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_110310750.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_110310750.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_110310750.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_110310750.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the strips are glued, gently curl the ends of each octopus leg by wrapping them around a pencil or your finger. This gives the legs a fun, wriggly look. It&#8217;s a small detail that adds movement to your craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Add_the_Face\"><\/span><strong>Step 5: Add the Face<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111046939.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111046939.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111046939.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-scaled-700x526.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111046939.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111046939.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111046939.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111046939.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL2-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your black and white markers to draw big, round eyes on the blue plate. Add a touch of pink blush on both cheeks and draw a small, happy mouth to complete the expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now your cuddly sea friend is ready to shine!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-1024x870.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-1024x870.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-scaled-700x594.jpg 700w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-768x652.jpg 768w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-1536x1305.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-2048x1740.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pin it, share it, and don\u2019t forget to subscribe<\/strong> for more fun craft ideas. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a fun, no-fuss ocean craft that your little ones will love? This cuddly blue octopus is the perfect mix of silly and simple. With just a paper cup, some construction paper, and a splash of imagination, your preschooler can whip up their own eight-legged friend in minutes. It\u2019s a great way to sneak in some fine motor practice while keeping those busy hands happy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,37],"tags":[22,49,48,47,11,16,42,43,44,46,45,7],"class_list":["post-310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-5-minute-mess-free-crafts","category-seasonal-holiday-crafts","tag-activities-for-two-year-olds","tag-easy-craft-for-toddlers","tag-easy-crafts-for-2-year-olds","tag-easy-crafts-for-kids","tag-low-prep-crafts-for-kids","tag-no-mess-crafts-for-preschoolers","tag-paper-plate-craft","tag-summer-craft-for-kids","tag-summer-craft-for-toddlers","tag-summer-crafts-for-preschoolers","tag-summer-crafts-for-two-year-old","tag-toddler-crafts"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PXL_20250522_111248178.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL3-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":987,"url":"https:\/\/3craftmama.com\/wp\/diy-octopus-craft-for-preschoolers\/","url_meta":{"origin":310,"position":0},"title":"Easy Paper Cup Octopus Craft","author":"Vikki","date":"June 30, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Hey mamas! 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