Inspired by own life, a children’s book and my love of SQUIRRELS, today I present to you our Cupcake Liner Squirrel Kid Craft idea!

It combines ALL of my favorite things into one great craft idea! #gluedtomycrafts

Cupcake Liner Squirrel – Kid Craft Idea For Story Time

Back in Wyoming, I was known as the girl who fed the squirrels.

Ok – maybe it was just a few friends {more like close family and my husband} who knew.

Some people like to watch birds, while I like to watch squirrels. Wherever we happened to live, I made an effort to provide fresh corn cobs and nutty bird seed. It was just neat and relaxing to watch them out our large front window with a hot cup of coffee in hand. Simple relaxing for me.

But of course since it became such a routine to feed them, whenever I lacked with my duties, I swear the squirrels would get revenge. From things mysteriously disappearing off our front porch, to them making themselves homey in our garage – there were at times of chaos and lots of fist shaking at them.

So anyways, long story short…that’s exactly what inspired my recent “Those Darn Squirrels” book purchase and today’s cupcake liner kid craft idea.

The story of what happens when a grumpy old man and some mischievous squirrels match wits—with hilarious results.
Old Man Fookwire is a grump who only likes to paint pictures of birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides to get them to stay by putting up beautiful birdfeeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately, the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The conflict escalates—until the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up with a plan that charms the old grump.

Perfect for story time and a fall craft activity – I hope it inspires you! Find all the crafty details below for this cupcake liner squirrel art project idea!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper squirrel creations with us on our Facebook page! I can’t wait to see your muffin cup squirrel on paper! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR SQUIRREL DIY WITH —> Painted Footprint Squirrel Keepsake Idea For Kids To Recreate

Squirrel Craft Supplies:

* Tan Cupcake Liner {one per squirrel craft}
* Brown/Purple Colored Cardstock
* Small Wiggle Eyes {two per squirrel craft}
* Glue Stick
* White Craft Feather {one per squirrel craft}
* Black Marker
* Paper Craft Scissors

Directions:

* First flatten, fold in half and glue your tan cupcake liner to the center of your cardstock. It may take some extra effort but it’s super easy for kids to do. This will be the body of the squirrel.
* Once the cupcake liners is down, grab your brown cardstock and trim out a head, feet/arm and bushy tail.
* To finish off the Cupcake Liner Squirrel – have children glue down their cardstock pieces in their designated spots, along with the wiggle eyes & a white feather to give the squirrel’s tail some dimension.
* At this point in time, they can add other embellishments they see fit before displaying proudly!!!

PAIR YOUR PAPER SQUIRREL CREATION WITH —> Popsicle Stick Squirrel – Kid Craft

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts:

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