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Acorn & Leaf Puppet Craft Idea

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Need a fun and easy craft idea for your kiddos this weekend? Check out our awesome acorn & leaf puppet craft!

A hand holds a green, fabric leaf puppet with a smiling acorn face, gold sequin cap, and a raffia bow with a button—one of the adorable acorn friend puppets. Another burgundy puppet is in the background. Text reads free printable FALL PUPPET FRIEND.

Acorn Friend Puppet Craft Idea For Fall

Count down the days to fall with our little acorn helper friends, who are always wearing smiles on their faces!

The season is changing and we are celebrating autumn’s spectacular show of color with our eye catching and super easy Fall Acorn Friend Puppets!

I was recently inspired by some decorative large burlap leaves I picked up at my local Dollar Tree. One thing led to another and here are today!

In this post, I’ve included a FREE printable acorn face template to get you started. With it, you are going to be well on your way to pulling this DIY puppet play idea together in no time! Perfect for an afternoon of crafting AND play!

So what are you waiting for? “FALL” into creativity by checking out the full tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us on our Facebook page afterwards. #gluedtomycrafts

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Two handmade acorn friend puppets shaped like smiling acorns with glittery tops, button noses, and bow ties sit on burlap leaves—one beige, one red. Each charming puppet is featured on gluedtomycraftsblog.com.

Kids will have a blast getting creative with nature’s supplies, making their own puppets come to life!

Craft Supplies:

Directions: 

  1. First things first – print the acorn face template {above} on a single sheet of white cardstock. There are FOUR faces, so you can do FOUR puppets.
  2. Using scissors, trim out each acorn face from the printable.
  3. Discard excess paper.
  4. Get the glue gun hot and ready.
  5. Hot glue ONE decorative burlap leaf to a popsicle stick.
  6. Follow that up by hot gluing ONE of the acorn face cutouts on top.
  7. Add a decorative bow-tie under the head/on the chest, if desired.
  8. For added sparkle – use the gold glitter glue and extra glitter to give the “top” of the acorn some shine.
  9. Add other embellishments you see fit and will complete your craft.
  10. Once done, set it all aside to let it dry completely before playing with proudly!

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A children’s book titled It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla lies on a table. In front is a fall craft inspired by acorn friend puppets, with a popsicle stick, fake autumn leaves, paper acorn face, button, and raffia. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is labeled below.A craft project featuring acorn friend puppets with acorn-shaped faces, googly eyes, and smiles, plus a raffia bow and button on an orange burlap leaf—all set on a plaid, Halloween-themed background. Text reads @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS.

We believe HANDMADE IS HAPPINESS at Glued To My Crafts!!! Today’s Popsicle Stick Acorn post is a fun and wacky puppet craft tutorial that your kids will absolutely LOVE!

You should also check out our popular Silly Leaf Hair tutorial that is very similar to today’s crafty idea!

And one last thing before you go – please be sure to join our little community on Facebook where we chit chat crafty stuff and share our creations. Let’s be friends! Hope to see you there!!!

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Four craft acorn friend puppets made from fabric leaves and decorated popsicle sticks, each with an acorn-shaped face, googly eyes, and bow ties, arranged on a dark background. Text reads acorn puppet friends.
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Fall Acorn Friend Puppet Craft Idea

These adorable acorn puppets are perfect for fall! They're easy to make and kids will love playing with them.

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions: 

  • First things first - print the acorn face template on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. There are FOUR faces, so you can do FOUR puppets. Print it as many times as need be!
    Cardstock Paper
  • Using scissors, trim out each acorn face from the printable. Discard excess paper.
  • Get the glue gun hot and ready.
  • Hot glue ONE decorative burlap leaf to a popsicle stick. Follow that up by hot gluing ONE of the acorn face cutouts on top. Add a decorative bow-tie under the head/on the chest, if desired.
    Large Burlap Leaves , Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • For added sparkle - use the gold glitter glue and extra glitter to give the "top" of the acorn some shine.
  • Add other embellishments you see fit and will complete your craft.
    Embellishments
  • Once done, set it all aside to let it dry completely before playing with proudly!
    Two handmade acorn friend puppets shaped like smiling acorns with glittery tops, button noses, and bow ties sit on burlap leaves—one beige, one red. Each charming puppet is featured on gluedtomycraftsblog.com.
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