Acorn Friends – A Very Simple Craft Idea For Your Fall Plans

Today’s kid friendly craft is titled Paper Plate Acorn Friend.

It has a fall theme to it and it can also be easily in-cooperated in to your Thanksgiving craft plans, to keep the kids busy while you get the big meal ready.

With just some a little craft paint, a paper plate, brown cardstock and smiling embellishments – we will be able to pull this kid friendly craft together in no time. Heck – you could even join in on the fun and make one yourself!

My favorite part of this paper acorn craft idea, is that adorable smiling face. Isn’t it amazing how when you add some wiggle eyes and a painted on smile, that it gets that personal touch. It just makes my crafty heart melt. Overall, this acorn themed idea is super simple, extra lovable and really inexpensive too. Just the way we like it around here!

Now are you ready to tackle this craft idea? You can find ALL the directions and supply list below. Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate and paint acorn friends with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR ACORN PAPER PLATE CRAFT WITH —> Fall Acorn Friend Puppets

Acorn Craft Supplies:

* Paper Plate {large or small, one per acorn friend craft}
* Dark Brown Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Kraft Brown Colored Cardstock Paper
* Black Sharpie Marker
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* Hand-Held Stapler
* Wiggle Eyes {two per acorn friend craft}
* School Glue
* White Tulip Puffy Paint

PAIR YOUR FALL CRAFT WITH OUR —> DIY Clay Acorn Magnets

Directions:

* First things first – take your paper plate and squirt some brown craft paint in the center.
* Use the paint brush to move the paint around, until the plate is completely brown.
* When done painted, set aside the painted paper plate to allow it to dry completely.
* Next grab your brown cardstock and paper craft scissors.
* Cut a half circle {the acorn shell} and stem out of the brown cardstock.
* Use the black Sharpie marker to draw lines on the half circle piece, to give it some dimension.
* Now we are ready to assemble!
* To finish off the Paper Plate Acorn Friend, staple on the half circle and stem to the paper plate.
* Follow that up by gluing on the wiggle eyes and drawing on a smile with the puffy paint.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit.
* Set it aside to allow it dry completely.
* Then display proudly for everyone to see!
* Don’t forget to share pictures of your acorn friends, with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR TODAY’S CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Acorn Poem

I have just a few more fall & Thanksgiving kid crafts to share this week on Glued To My Crafts, but till then be sure to check out these past posts, listed below, for last minute inspiration!

* Leaf Turkey Craft
* Stained Glass Fall Trees
* Paper Plate Apple Pie Slice
* Button Covered Acorn Craft
* Simple Paper Indian Corn
* A is for Acorn – Popsicle Stick Craft
* Handprint Turkey Keepsake Printable
* Black Glue & Watercolor Acorn

It's Fall Y'all Handprint Keepsake

With just a few simple steps and our free "it's fall y'all" printable, you can make an awesome autumn keepsake with your child within minutes.

Paper Plate Acorn Friend

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Instructions:

First things first - take your paper plate and squirt some brown craft paint in the center.
Use the paint brush to move the paint around, until the plate is completely brown.
When done painted, set aside the painted paper plate to allow it to dry completely.
Next grab your brown cardstock and paper craft scissors.
Cut a half circle {the acorn shell} and stem out of the brown cardstock.
Use the black Sharpie marker to draw lines on the half circle piece, to give it some dimension.
Now we are ready to assemble!
To finish off the Paper Plate Acorn Friend, staple on the half circle and stem to the paper plate.
Follow that up by gluing on the wiggle eyes and drawing on a smile with the puffy paint.
Add any other embellishments you see fit.
Set it aside to allow it dry completely.
Then display proudly for everyone to see!
Don't forget to share pictures of your acorn friends, with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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