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Sleeping Owl Craft Idea For Kids

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Our adorable owl friend in our latest kid craft tutorial may be sleeping BUT you are not going to snooze your child to sleep with this one!

At Glued To My Crafts we are combining some simple paper shapes and making a custom Sleeping Owl piece that is perfect for the older children in your home to recreate!

From the design of your owl to the bedding he is sleeping in, you can make your piece HOWEVER you like! Keep scrolling for ALL the details on this awesome idea!

Sleeping Owl - Unique Paper Craft Idea For Kids To Recreate

Sleeping Owl Paper Craft Idea

Like I mentioned above, this small scale sleeping owl tutorial is geared towards the older children in your home. With just a few simple steps and a couple pieces of inexpensive cardstock paper, they can make an owl friend who will be sleeping softly in his very own custom bed, designed by your child!

Not only is this owl themed craft piece completely customizable BUT you and your child can make it ANY TIME OF THE YEAR! So be sure to bookmark this particular page or pin it on Pinterest. You won’t want to miss out on this one!

So without further ado, let’s get to the instructions. Find all the details, along with the FREE owl body printable listed below. Just print the provided freebie file and get to designing that soft, cozy bed for your new owl friend!

Happy crafting and hopefully your “crafter-noon” is extra EPIC! Don’t forget to share pictures with me afterwards! You can easily tag us on Instagram for easy sharing. I can’t wait to hear from you! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED —> Paper Plate Owl

Paper Sleeping Owl - Kid Craft

Don’t sleep on this idea! He’s adorable AND super easy to recreate! Grab the free printable and recreate it today!

Craft Supplies:

  • OWL Printable – on our landing page
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Crayons, Coloring Pencils, Markers etc.
  • Scissors
  • Colored Cardstock Paper
  • Scrapbook Paper
  • Glue Stick or Tape Runner rections:
  • First things first – go ahead and print the free blank owl body printable listed above. Print it out in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock. You only need ONE print per craft. Feel free to print as many as you like though!
  • Now grab your choice of coloring instrument and color in the owl in the printable, however you like! From bright colors to neutrals, your owl is the star of the show so go for it!
  • Next, using your scissors, carefully trim out the owl design you just decorated, in the printable. Discard excess paper and set aside your cutout piece.
  • Now grab your various pieces of colored paper and of course, your scissors.
  • The first thing I did was make the paper bed first. This required two different shades of brown paper. For this I just cut out two long strips of a dark brown cardstock {for the head & the foot of the bed} and then I attached them to another single sheet of lighter brown cardstock {on the top and bottom} to give the look of a bed. Please see picture above for example.
  • Set aside this piece.
  • Next I cut out a simple pillow shape and a rectangle blanket to cover the owl.
  • Finally – it’s time to assemble everything! Go ahead and glue on the pillow to the bed, then the owl and then his blanket on top.
  • That’s it! If desired, add some other embellishments you see fit.
  • Display your masterpiece proudly for ALL to see!

RELATED —> Paper Plate Sleeping Bear

Paper Sleeping Owl - Kid Craft

At Glued To My Crafts, we love in-cooperating owls into our craft tutorials! Some of which have gone VIRAL throughout the years!

Come stay awhile on our site and check out our Paper Valentine Owl, Snowy Baby Owl, and Handprint Owl craft posts!

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Craft Activity Safety Guidelines:

Always Ensure Adult Supervision - Young children should be supervised at all times when engaging in craft activities. This is essential to keep them safe and ensure materials are used correctly. Use Age-Appropriate Supplies - Choose craft supplies that are suitable for your child’s age. Check labels for recommendations and avoid items with small parts or sharp edges for younger children. Modify as Needed - Feel free to adapt materials or steps to meet your child's abilities and safety needs. For example, substitute scissors with safety scissors if necessary. Keep an Eye on Allergies - Be mindful of potential allergens in craft materials like glue, paint, or certain fabrics. Opt for non-toxic and hypoallergenic options whenever possible. Organize and Secure Supplies - Keep all craft tools and materials organized. Store sharp objects, small parts, and potentially hazardous items out of reach when not in use. Following these guidelines will ensure that crafts remain fun, creative, and, most importantly, safe for everyone involved!