With the end of school comes the beginning of summer and you’ll be looking for easy crafts for kids to make. With summer comes summer camp for some families. Whether these cute little pinecone owls are made as a summer camp craft or just something fun for the kids to do on summer break, they’re adorable and will look great perched in your child’s bedroom or bunk.
Pinecone Owls
These pinecone owls are surely cute, and oh so easy to make. They can be made with whichever colors you or your child desires! Place them on a bookshelf or nightstand for an adorable nature kids craft you’ll always be reminded of.
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.
What you’ll need to make pinecone owls
For each owl:
- 1 pine cone
- 3 acorn tops
- hot glue or instant grab glue
- 2 small feathers
- acrylic craft paint (optional)
- If not painting, 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 and glue under the eyes.
- Glue a feather into the side of the pine cone, repeat on the other side.
- 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. Paint the beak orange.
- Once everything is dry, assemble as instructed above.
Hint: 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.
Want more nature crafts for kids? Check out these Easy Birdseed Ornaments, How To Make Seashell Fish, and these adorable Strawberry Acorn Magnets! Be sure to try this classic camp craft, the God’s eye, as well!
This post was originally published on this blog on May 17, 2011.
Pinecone Owls
Supplies
- 1 pine cone
- 3 acorn tops
- hot glue or instant grab glue
- 2 small feathers
- acrylic craft paint optional
Instructions
- 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.
- If not painting, 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 and glue under the eyes.
- Glue a feather into the side of the pine cone, repeat on the other side.
- 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. Paint the beak orange.
- Once everything is dry, assemble as instructed above.
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!