Who knew you could take some basic leaf shapes from Dollar Tree and turn them into a fall theme art project!
Our latest kids craft tutorial is a HOOT – literally! We are taking some inexpensive supplies and making burlap leaf owls that are perfect to show off this fall season!
Fall is a magical time for kids to explore the outdoors and get creative with nature. The crisp air, vibrant colors, and falling leaves provide endless inspiration for fun and crafty projects.
In this blog post, we’ll introduce a delightful leaf owl craft idea that is perfect for kids to make this fall season.
This activity not only provides an excellent opportunity for children to express their creativity but also helps them develop fine motor skills and an appreciation for nature.
Read on to discover how you can turn a pile of decorative burlap leaves into adorable leaf owls that will bring the wonders of autumn into your home.
Let your child’s creativity soar with these burlap leaf owl craft project idea!
Craft Supplies:
Before you start crafting, gather the necessary materials. Having all your materials ready before you start will make the crafting process smoother and more enjoyable for the kids.
- Decorative, Plastic or Burlap Leaves
- White Cardstock Paper
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- School Glue
- Craft Scissors
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Orange Sharpie Marker
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First have your child glue down one or two plastic leaves to a single sheet of white cardstock. You will want the pointed ends of the leaves facing down to create the body of the owl.
- Next grab all your cardstock paper sheets and scissors.
- Go ahead and cut out some triangle beaks, ears etc. for each leaf you glued down.
- To finish off the Leaf Owls craft, simply glue your newly made cardstock pieces and pair of wiggle eyes in place, on the leaf shape.
- Use the Sharpie marker to draw on some stick legs.
- Add other embellishments you see fit {maybe some glitter, small bows or stickers!}
- Then display your creation proudly for all to see!
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Ready to start crafting? Gather your materials and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of creativity. And remember, crafting is always more fun when shared, so invite friends and family to join in the fun and make memories together. Happy crafting!
If you are looking for even more creative ways to use those decorative plastic leaves you stock up on, be sure to check out the fun posts listed below:
Leaf Turkey
Ghostly Leaves
Clothespin Fall Owls
Burlap Woodland Gift Tags
Autumn Ballerina Puppets
Leaf Lion Mane
Leaf Covered Hedgehog
Leaf Fish In Paper Fishbowl
Leaf Hedgehog Puppets
And if you decide to make today’s leaf owls on paper craft or any of our inspiring ideas found on the Glued To My Crafts blog site, be sure to share a picture on our Facebook page for all of us to see! We LOVE hearing from our readers!
Burlap Leaf Owls
Who knew you could take some basic leaf shapes from Dollar Tree and turn them into a fall theme art project!
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