Unleash your little one’s creativity with this fun and easy squirrel on a tree branch craft idea! Perfect for keeping your kids busy and having a ton of fun at the same time.
Paper Squirrel & Tree Branch Craft Idea
Fall is fast approaching and this latest “paper squirrel” kids craft idea from us, is the perfect tree branch art project to do with your child & celebrate the beautiful outdoors!
Today’s paper squirrel on tree branch craft idea is super cute and extra fun to make. My personal favorite element of this latest tutorial from Glued To My Crafts is that one of the steps includes making a paper handprint branch for our squirrelly friend to perch on, to really give it a personal touch!
So on that note, it’s time to get to it! Just keep on scrolling for the full directions AND free SQUIRREL printable from us! I just know you are going to love recreating this fall inspired tree craft with your little crafter this season!
Happy crafting, my dear friends! I can’t wait to see pictures of your beautiful paper tree branch creations! I just know it’s going to turn out to be such an awesome fall craft idea for you & your little one! #gluedtomycrafts
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All crafty skill levels are going to LOVE this project tutorial and it’s the perfect boredom buster idea for those fall days indoors, as well!
When you recreate it, come show off those beautiful creations with us on our Facebook page! We love seeing those pics from you so please don’t be shy!
Craft Supplies:
- Squirrel Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
- Scissors
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Cardstock Paper {in fall colors}
- Adhesive
Directions:
- First things first – grab our free squirrel printable, listed above in the supply list.
- Go ahead and find it on your computer, right click and print it out on a single sheet of white cardstock paper.
- Now that you have the printable, go ahead and color in the squirrel design however you like.
- When done coloring, trim it out and discard excess paper.
- At this point in time you can also add a googly eye to the squirrel cutout as well.
- Now grab a single sheet of tan or brown cardstock paper and your choice of writing utensil.
- Pick a hand – any hand will do!
- Lay it flat on the cardstock paper and trace around the hand & arm. This is the start of the tree branch.
- When ready, trim out the traced design with your scissors.
- Next up – grab your glue stick and glue the handprint/arm cutout to your light blue cardstock paper. You just want to make sure you leave plenty of room for the squirrel to sit.
- Follow that up by gluing down the squirrel cutout on the “tree branch.”
- The last step is to cut out a few small leaves from various colors of cardstock paper and glue those on as well.
- Now add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display your squirrel on tree branch paper piece proudly for all to admire!
MAKE IT YOUR OWN TODAY: to change it up, go ahead and glue on natural materials such as leaves from outside or perhaps even a small handfuls of twigs
Book Pairings:
Here are a few suggestions for books that complement our craft idea. You can purchase them via our affiliate links on Amazon.
- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming {my personal fav!}
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
- It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla
- Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin
- The Golden Acorn by Katy Hudson
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Fall is the BEST time to craft something up with your child. Things have slowed down from summer and the weather makes it super easy to cozy up & stay indoors. Hopefully today’s latest tutorial from us inspires YOU!
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Now go! Go get crafty with your child and snap a few pictures of those adorable paper brown squirrel craft creations to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts
Squirrel On Tree Branch Craft Idea For Kids
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