PVC/Yard Bag Black Widow - DIY

Let me start by saying I felt like the world's worst mom on Thursday. I had planned to take the kiddos to The Apple Works and my nonexistent ability to follow directions led us far away from our destination. So far that instead of a half hour trip, we were driving for nearly 2 hours. We came home. The kids were cranky, pissed at mommy, and just wanting something fun to do.

In an attempt to save the day, I found an idea to make a PVC spider on Penny's 2 Cents. Without step by step directions we were left with a bit of needed creativity to get the job done. So hubs and I bundled up the kiddos and headed to Lowe's.

Supply List:

• 24 - 20" sections of 1/2" pvc
• 4 - 20" sections of 1/2" pvc 
• PVC pipe cutter (~$9 if you don't already have one)
• 8 - 90* angle connectors
• 8 - T connectors
• 12 - 45* angle connectors
• Black exterior use spray paint
• 1 39gal Black yard bag *we discovered this is very tight, so maybe larger is better....
• Plenty of black electrical tape
• Red duct tape
• Black duct tape
• That old large exercise ball you never use (quit kidding yourselves)
• One of the kids' old sports balls laying around that they won't miss (shhhhh...)

Directions:

1. Take your 4 20" sections, cut them into thirds. then take 4 of those buggers and cut them in half. This step was completely trial and error so I don't have any exact measurements on them. Sue me. Not really though 'cause that would suck.
2. Here's the order for your square spider butt frame - 90* - long third - T - short third - T - long third - 90* - repeat till you have a square.
3. Spider legs: 20" - 90* - 20" - 45* - 20" (do this four times); 20" - 45* - 20" - 45* - 20"
4. No glue needed, just use your trusty black electrical tape on the leg joints to secure them.
5. Attach the legs to the frame - we chose to do the 45* in the front, then alternated, twist your T connectors as needed.
6. Stick your old exercise ball in the black yard bag, then place the kids' old sports ball on top, tie the bag closed, tape the enclosure with black duct tape, use electrical tape between the balls to give separation between head and body.
7. Spray paint the frame
8. Plop the spider body on top and tape in place
9. If you want a black widow, use the red duct tape to create the hour glass, and maybe some eyes too
10. Done. High five!