Create a Rainbow Cloud Scene w/ DIY Star Burritocat123

What can we use if we don't have colored paper, cotton balls, or cardboard?

If you don't have colored paper, color or paint plain printer paper and cut strips for the rainbow, use torn tissue paper or pillow stuffing in place of cotton balls for fluffy cloud puffs, and repurpose a cereal box or a piece of chipboard as the cardboard base.

My rainbow strips won't stick or keep curling — how can I fix that?

When gluing the colored strips onto the cardboard in step 4, press each strip flat, use a thin bead of white glue or double-sided tape along the length, and hold or weight them down until fully set to prevent curling.

How can I adapt this activity for different ages?

For toddlers, have an adult pre-cut the 1–2 inch colored paper strips and pull apart the cotton balls for them so they can focus on arranging and gluing, while older kids can cut complex star shapes, add detailed marker designs, and create extra decorations like sparkles or multiple Burritocats from steps 7–12.

How can we enhance or personalize the Star Burritocat123 and scene?

To personalize and extend the project, add movable parts by attaching the star to the burrito rectangle with a small brad, layer glitter or foam stickers on the clouds and rainbow, or mount the whole scene inside a shoebox diorama for a 3D backdrop before sharing on DIY.org.