With the end of school comes the beginning of summer and you’ll be looking for easy crafts for kids to make. Whether these cute little pinecone owls are made as a summer camp craft or just something fun for fall, they’re adorable and will look great perched in your child’s bedroom or bunk.
Why this project works
These pinecone owls are surely cute, and oh so easy to make. They can be made with whatever colors you or your child desires! Place them on a bookshelf or nightstand for an adorable nature kid’s craft.
This is a great project for fall, start collecting pinecones!
Supplies you’ll need
Get full list of supplies and directions in the printable version at the end of this post.
How to Make Pinecone Owls
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this project. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!
- If not painting, hot glue 2 of the acorn tops onto the pine cone, next to each other for the eyes.
- If you would like a colorful owl, paint the pine cone whatever color you desire.
- Next, paint the acorn tops white and let dry, then use the handle end of a paintbrush to add the black pupils.
- Once everything is dry, glue 2 of the acorn tops onto the pine cone, next to each other for the eyes.
- From the third pine cone, cut a triangle shape for the beak (paint the beak orange if you like) and glue under the eyes.
- Glue a small feather into the side of the pine cone, repeat on the other side.
Super fun! These little pinecone owls are easy to make and the more you have, the cuter the flock looks!
Craft Tips
- If you are concerned about little bugs in your pinecones that’s easy to remedy. Turn your oven on to 250 F and bake your pinecones for 45 minutes. Let them cool and you are ready to start making your pinecone owls.
- If you prefer, you can use instant grab glue instead of hot glue.
- Acorn tops can be soaked in water to loosen any caked on dirt. You can gently scrub them with an old toothbrush using baking soda. Bake in a 250 F oven for 45 minutes to dry.
- You can display these in your child’s room, use them as table placeholders, put them in a basket on the porch, or perch them on your fireplace mantel!
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Pinecone Owls
Supplies
- 1 pine cone
- 3 acorn tops
- hot glue or instant grab glue
- 2 small feathers
- acrylic craft paint optional
Craft tools
- paintbrushes
Instructions
- If not painting, glue 2 of the acorn tops onto the pine cone, next to each other for the eyes.
- If you would like a colorful owl, paint the pine cone whatever color you desire.
- Next, paint the acorn tops white and let dry, then use the handle end of a paintbrush to add the black pupils.
- Once everything is dry, glue 2 of the acorn tops onto the pine cone, next to each other for the eyes.
- From the third pine cone, cut a triangle shape for the beak (paint the beak orange if you like) and glue under the eyes.
- Glue a feather into the side of the pine cone, repeat on the other side.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- To be certain there are no living bugs inside your pine cones, bake them on a cookie sheet in a 250 degree oven for 45 minutes.
- Acorn tops can be soaked in water to loosen any caked on dirt. You can gently scrub them with an old toothbrush using baking soda. Bake in a 250 F oven for 45 minutes to dry.
This post was originally published on this blog on May 17, 2011.
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Karen says
What if I have NO pin trees were I live and NO acorns around me? Is there a craft store I could buy these at to do the project? Thank you for the time I love to make objects in projects but if I don’t have the material I can’t make them
Amanda Formaro says
I know the craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby carry pinecones. Not sure about acorns. But Amazon carries both. Here are acorns https://amzn.to/360A9BV and here are pinecones https://amzn.to/2RQW4Dj
Mrs H86 says
Suggestions on sub for acorn tops? I haven’t been able to find any! I’d love to make these with the grandchillins. Thank you!
Amanda Formaro says
You can buy acorns on Amazon, but if you want you can just use pom poms!
Linda English says
I like to look at these sites, I enjoy seeing what people make, I try some of them Thanks for shaving, thing you make.
anna says
These are so cute! I think I will collect some cones and make them with my kids!
Craft Biz Pro says
What an adorable arts and crafts project! Pine tree forests are personally my favorite kind so I think I might enjoy making these as much as my kids :-). Thanks for sharing such a fun idea!
Amanda says
Thanks so much Cecilia, yours are adorable!
Cecilia @ Crearescout says
Amanda, I loved this idea very much. I made myself a couple of these adorable owls and shared them on my blog, linking back at yours.
If you want to take a look: http://crearescout.wordpress.com/2011/08/29/gufetti-di-pigna/
Thank you for sharing!! :)
Ian says
A fantastic activity for the kids…help to keep them busy.
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
Amanda, Those are SO CUTE! Will make with the kids.
~Iffy~ says
These are too cute! I'm gonna have to make some =D Stopping by from Under The Table & Dreaming. I would love for you to link your post to My Favorite Things Party going on all week. Hope to see you there!
~Iffy~
http://www.stayathomenation.blogspot.com
creativejewishmom/sara says
adorable, thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!
kluless says
These little guys are SO cute!
SmileMonsters says
I love owls! I'd love for you to share at Fun For Kids Friday. My 1st grader made one like this at school but it was a bunny!
http://smilemonsters.blogspot.com/2011/05/fun-for-kids-friday_19.html
Jo @ SmileMonsters
Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations says
What a fun project for the kids! :) Thanks for sharing the how-to!
Would love for you to join my linky party!
http://www.inspiringcreationsblog.com/2011/05/friday-favorites-linky-party_19.html
Roeckers says
My son just brought a bag full of pine cones home after spending an afternoon gardening with a friend. I had no idea what to do with them. Great idea! I also love your paper tube farm! I have a feeling craft day next week with the kids will involve farm animals. They looked fantastic!
Thanks for stopping by learing-to-b-me.blogspot.com and leaving a comment!
Amy says
These are totally adorable! My 2 year old son would love making some. :) Thanks for sharing!
Amy
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com
Dawn says
So clever! ;0)
love dawn xx
Ashley says
um… LOVE this! owl possibilities are endless… but this is one of my FAVORITES!!!
Corinna says
OMG this is the cutest thing EVER! I can't wait to make these.
RedTedArt says
Absolutely ADORABLE! Love them :-)
Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty! Much appreciate your visit!
Maggy
Katie says
OMG! These are so stinking cute! I’d love if you stop by Sew Woodsy and link this project up!
Kari says
These are so cute! I'm throwing my dear friend a baby shower and her nursery theme is owl – I'm going to have to whip these up!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! says
This would be a fun summer craft with the kids after a hike collecting the cones and acorns.
Jenn Erickson says
I love their big, wide eyes! Adorable craft!
Jenn
Ειρηνη Σ says
very nice !!!!!thank you
Katrina says
Really cute, Amanda!