Today’s Footprint Squirrel kid craft idea is PERFECT for story time and a fun fall craft activity too! Not to mention – it’s a great keepsake that can be treasured for years to come!

Pair it with the “Those Darn Squirrels” book series {affiliate link} and you are sure to have a great time crafting away the afternoon with your little one!

So I hope this crafty DIY post inspires you! Happy crafting my friends!!!

Supplies:

* White Cardstock
* Brown Paint
* Paint Brush
* Paper Plate
* Baby Wipes
* White Tissue Paper
* Wiggle Eyes
* Black Marker
* School Glue
* Orange Glitter

Directions:

* First squirt some brown paint on a paper plate. Have children choose a foot {or do both} and paint it completely brown, before pressing it down in the center of the white cardstock.
* Now you are ready for the “squirrel” embellishments! First we painted a long tail, as well as some ears on the footprint with the remaining brown paint on the paper plate.
* Next we added some gold glitter on the squirrel’s tail to give it some texture/dimension. This was followed by a few torn white tissue paper squares in the center of the footprint, for the squirrel’s chest.
* To finish off your Footprint Squirrel – glue on some wiggle eyes and draw on a face. Then set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

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:

Paper Plate Spaghetti {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Taco {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Cookie {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Leopard {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Pancake {Kid Craft}
Happy Birthday Mouse! {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Paddington {Kid Craft}

And because the ideas just ROLL OUT like crazy sometimes – here is another idea to go along with this book theme!

Paper Plate Squirrel with Handprint Tail. Just a paper plate half, tissue paper and a handprint cut out for a tail. Super simple and sure to be loved too!!!