Get ready to unleash your child's inner artist with this Fork Painted Gruffalo craft idea from us. It's perfect for a story time event!
The Gruffalo, with his turned-out toes, terrible tusks, and terrible claws, is a legendary creature in the literary world and an even bigger hit among the children’s storybook circuit.
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler created a character that has not only charmed children with his whimsical and somewhat cautionary tale but also inspired many activities that bring the topsy-turvy world of the deep dark wood to life!
We are going to share a super cute “fork painted Gruffalo” craft idea, that can be brought onto the kitchen table before or after you read the beloved book with your little one!
Craft Supplies:
- Plastic Fork
- Brown Craft Paint
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- Gold Glitter Paper
- Scissors
- School Glue
- Large Wiggle Eyes {two per craft}
- Large Pom Pom {one per craft}
Directions:
- First squirt some brown paint in the center of your blue cardstock paper. You don’t need a lot. Maybe the size of a quarter.
- Now take your fork – which is your paint brush and spread the paint ALL around to make the monster’s face come to life on the paper. Add more paint if you like.
- When done with the painting step, if desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint for extra sparkle.
- Next grab your gold glitter cardstock paper and the scissors.
- Cut out two pointy horns.
- Glue those in place on the paint covered paper.
- Finally – the last step of this fork painted brown Gruffalo craft is to glue your googly eyes and pom pom nose in the center.
- Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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Now didn’t that turn out super cute? And so easy as well! I sure hope we inspired you and your child today, to recreate this fork painted brown monster craft idea! It’s the perfect excuse to cuddle up with a book {or two} AND get creative at the same time.
BTW – we also have a paper plate version of a Gruffalo on our website, for you to check out {and recreate} as well! Happy crafting, my friends!
Fork Painted Gruffalo Craft Idea For Kids
Get ready to unleash your child's inner artist with this Fork Painted Gruffalo craft idea from us. It's perfect for a story time event!
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 squirt some brown paint in the center of your blue cardstock paper. You don't need a lot. Maybe the size of a quarter.
- Now take your fork - which is your paint brush and spread the paint ALL around to make the monster's face come to life on the paper. Add more paint if you like.
- When done with the painting step, if desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint for extra sparkle.
- Next grab your gold glitter cardstock paper and the scissors.
- Cut out two pointy horns.
- Glue those in place on the paint covered paper.
- Finally - the last step of this fork painted brown Gruffalo craft is to glue your googly eyes and pom pom nose in the center.
- Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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