Fall Acorn Friend Puppets – Fall Kid Craft Idea w/Freebie

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

PAIR YOUR ACORN CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Acorn Poem – Fall Kid Craft Idea w/Freebie

Acorn Puppet Craft Supplies:

• Free Acorn Face Template Printable {download HERE}
• White Cardstock
• Colored Printer
• Paper Craft Scissors
• Large Burlap Leaves – one per acorn puppet {Dollar Tree}
• Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – one per acorn puppet
• Hot Glue Gun
• Gold Elmer’s Glitter Glue {affiliate link}
• Fall Colored Glitter and/or sequins
• optional materials – bows {I found mine at Hobby Lobby}

Directions: 

• 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. Print it as many times as need be!
• 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.
• 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.
• Once done, set it all aside to let it dry completely before playing with proudly!

We believe HANDMADE IS HAPPINESS at Glued To My Crafts!!! Today’s Popsicle Stick Acorn Friend Idea 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!

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