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!
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.