This easy paper pinecone owl craft is perfect for kids of all ages! With just a few simple supplies, you can make your own owl in no time.
Owl Pinecone Craft Idea For Kids
Today’s blog post is all about bringing some nature inside with a fun, unique craft idea that is first seen here on Glued To My Crafts!!!
Our Paper Pinecone Owls craft idea is SUPER simple to make and of course – really inexpensive. We even included a FREE printable below to get you started even faster. Not to mention, the possibilities are endless on the customization AND we included paper handprints for the wings so it’s a great keepsake as well!
This craft is great for all ages {especially crafty adults!} and can be easily turned into decoration for your home or even pretend play pieces.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab our supplies and make our own owls are out of paper pinecones today! Happy crafting my friends!
PAIR YOUR OWLS MADE FROM PINECONES WITH —> Egg Carton Owls
This paper pinecone owl craft tutorial is perfect for kids of all ages to recreate and can be made in just a few simple steps & supplies!
Craft Supplies:
- PINECONE PRINTABLE ON BOX.COM
- Color Printer
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Choice of Colored Cardstock Paper {several sheets for the eyes/wings}
- Pencil or Pen
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Craft Scissors
- Paper Punches
- Glue Stick, Tape Runner or Handheld Stapler
Directions:
- First things first, grab the free “pinecone” file {listed above in the supply list} and print it out on brown cardstock paper. You can also do white and color it with markers instead. The choice is yours!
- Now we are ready to trim out the pinecone shape from the paper.
- Discard excess paper when done cutting.
- Next grab a piece of cardstock paper for the owl wings and your pencil.
- Lay both of your child’s hands FLAT on the paper and trace around each of them.
- When done tracing, trim out the handprint designs from the paper. This will give you TWO wings for the owl.
- Next up, out of the remaining pieces of paper, punch/cut out his eyes and triangle nose.
- Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
- Start off my gluing down the handprint cutouts onto pinecone design {right along the edge – on each side.}
- Follow up that step by gluing down the eyes and the triangle nose.
- To finish off your Paper Pine Cone Owl Keepsake, use a Sharpie marker to draw in the pupils so the owl can see.
- Now you can stop here or add any other embellishments you see fit, to give it a creative spin.
- Then display your handprint owl pine cone paper piece proudly for ALL to see!!
- Don’t forget to snap a few pictures of your finished handprint pinecone owl on your phone and tag us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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Love this pinecone paper owl craft idea? Then be sure to also check out our super easy Cotton Pad Owl Card and Popsicle Stick Owls kid craft idea posts, as well for inspiration today!

Paper Pinecone Owl
- 1 Pencil or Pen
- 1 Scissors
- Glue Stick, Tape Runner or Handheld Stapler
Instructions
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of brown cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Now we are ready to trim out the pinecone shape from the paper.
- Discard excess paper when done cutting.
- Next grab a piece of cardstock paper for the owl wings and your pencil.
- Lay both of your child's hands FLAT on the paper and trace around each of them.
- When done tracing, trim out the handprint designs from the paper. This will give you TWO wings for the owl.
- Next up, out of the remaining pieces of paper, punch/cut out his eyes and triangle nose.
- Now you are ready to assemble it all together.
- Start off my gluing down the handprint cutouts onto pinecone design {right along the edge - on each side.}
- Follow up that step by gluing down the eyes and the triangle nose.
- To finish off your Paper Pine Cone Owl Keepsake, use a Sharpie marker to draw in the pupils so the owl can see.
- Now you can stop here or add any other embellishments you see fit, to give it a creative spin.
- Then display your handprint owl pine cone paper piece proudly for ALL to see!!
- Don't forget to snap a few pictures of your finished handprint pinecone owl on your phone and tag us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts