Don't get too close, it may bite, but I don't think so. If Mom won't give up her wooden spool, you may be able to find one at the Dollar Store.

Wooden Spoon
Large Google Eyes
Red Felt
White paper scraps
Green Acrylic craft paint
Black marker
Low temp glue gun

Paint spoon green on both sides.

Decorate by adding scales with a black marker.

Glue Google eyes to the head of the spoon.

Cut two small fang teeth out of white paper.

Glue to the underside of the spoon.

Cut a small piece of red felt to simulate the tongue.

Glue to the underside of the spoon.

Add eyelashes and nostrils with a black marker.

This project reprinted courtesy of CraftyNoodle.com.