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Craft Tutorials | Crafts for Kids | Nature Crafts for Kids | Pinecone Owls
Nature Crafts for Kids

Pinecone Owls

Author by Amanda Davis on November 12, 2024 Updated on November 12, 2024

4.88 from 8 votes
These adorable little pinecone owls are a fun fall nature craft that kids will love. Great for their room or your fall table!
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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.

child holding a pinecone owl in her hands


 

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!

pinecone owl placed in a tree

Supplies you’ll need

labeled supplies for pinecone owls
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!

  1. If not painting, hot glue 2 of the acorn tops onto the pine cone, next to each other for the eyes.
  2. If you would like a colorful owl, paint the pine cone whatever color you desire.
painting a pinecone
  1. Next, paint the acorn tops white and let dry, then use the handle end of a paintbrush to add the black pupils.
painting acorn tops
adding a black dot to acorn top
  1. Once everything is dry, glue 2 of the acorn tops onto the pine cone, next to each other for the eyes.
adding hot glue to acorn top
  1. From the third pine cone, cut a triangle shape for the beak (paint the beak orange if you like) and glue under the eyes.
adding glue to pinecone
  1. Glue a small feather into the side of the pine cone, repeat on the other side.
adding small feathers to pinecone

Super fun! These little pinecone owls are easy to make and the more you have, the cuter the flock looks!

3 pinecone owls on a table

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!
pinecone owls on mantel
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4.88 from 8 votes

Pinecone Owls

These adorable little pinecone owls are a fun fall nature craft that kids will love. Great for their room or your fall table!
Age Group: Kids Crafts
Project Type: Crafts
Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • 1 pine cone
  • 3 acorn tops
  • hot glue or instant grab glue
  • 2 small feathers
  • acrylic craft paint optional

Craft tools

  • Hot glue gun
  • paintbrushes
  • Scissors

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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Comments

  1. Karen says

    September 12, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 18, 2020 at 7:27 am

      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

      Reply
  2. Mrs H86 says

    September 9, 2020 at 9:13 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 18, 2020 at 7:28 am

      You can buy acorns on Amazon, but if you want you can just use pom poms!

      Reply
  3. Linda English says

    December 9, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    I like to look at these sites, I enjoy seeing what people make, I try some of them Thanks for shaving, thing you make.

    Reply
  4. anna says

    June 9, 2017 at 10:17 am

    These are so cute! I think I will collect some cones and make them with my kids!

    Reply
  5. Craft Biz Pro says

    April 16, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    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!

    Reply
  6. Amanda says

    September 2, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    Thanks so much Cecilia, yours are adorable!

    Reply
  7. Cecilia @ Crearescout says

    August 29, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    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!! :)

    Reply
  8. Ian says

    June 20, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    A fantastic activity for the kids…help to keep them busy.

    Reply
  9. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    May 30, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Amanda, Those are SO CUTE! Will make with the kids.

    Reply
  10. ~Iffy~ says

    May 24, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    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

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  11. creativejewishmom/sara says

    May 23, 2011 at 2:24 am

    adorable, thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday!

    Reply
  12. kluless says

    May 21, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    These little guys are SO cute!

    Reply
  13. SmileMonsters says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    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

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  14. Lindsey @ Inspiring Creations says

    May 20, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    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

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  15. Roeckers says

    May 20, 2011 at 3:05 am

    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!

    Reply
  16. Amy says

    May 19, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    These are totally adorable! My 2 year old son would love making some. :) Thanks for sharing!

    Amy
    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Dawn says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    So clever! ;0)

    love dawn xx

    Reply
  18. Ashley says

    May 18, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    um… LOVE this! owl possibilities are endless… but this is one of my FAVORITES!!!

    Reply
  19. Corinna says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    OMG this is the cutest thing EVER! I can't wait to make these.

    Reply
  20. RedTedArt says

    May 18, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Absolutely ADORABLE! Love them :-)

    Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty! Much appreciate your visit!

    Maggy

    Reply
  21. Katie says

    May 18, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    OMG! These are so stinking cute! I’d love if you stop by Sew Woodsy and link this project up!

    Reply
  22. Kari says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    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!

    Reply
  23. Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! says

    May 18, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    This would be a fun summer craft with the kids after a hike collecting the cones and acorns.

    Reply
  24. Jenn Erickson says

    May 17, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    I love their big, wide eyes! Adorable craft!

    Jenn

    Reply
  25. Ειρηνη Σ says

    May 17, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    very nice !!!!!thank you

    Reply
  26. Katrina says

    May 17, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    Really cute, Amanda!

    Reply
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