Make this winter wonderful with a fun and fluffy cotton ball polar bear craft! It's a simple, creative activity perfect for kids. Get the free template now!
When the world outside is blanketed in snow and the days grow cold, there’s no better way to warm up than by getting creative indoors. Why not turn a regular winter afternoon into a magical crafting adventure?
With just a few simple supplies and a dash of imagination, you and your kids can make your own adorable cotton ball polar bears! This easy, hands-on activity is sure to spark giggles, encourage creativity, and leave you with a cuddly creation to display all season long!
Craft Supplies:
Gather your supplies and make some fluffy polar bears to celebrate the season!
- Bear Printable – on our landing page
- Light Brown Cardstock Paper
- White Cotton Balls
- Cardstock Paper {a little bit of white and brown}
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
- Embellishments/Wiggle Eyes
Directions:
- First download and print the free bear printable on some light brown cardstock paper.
- If desired – go ahead and cut out the bear shape from the printable {like we did.} OR you can leave him just as is. This step is totally optional!
- Now you are ready to start bringing him to life. Squirt some school glue all over the inside of the bear outline.
- Have children place cotton balls on top of the glue, until the polar bear is filled in.
- While they are working on that, cut out other polar bear features from cardstock. You will want an oval nose and two half circle ears.
- To finish off the Cotton Ball White Polar Bear craft, glue the newly made cutout pieces in place on top of the cotton balls, along with some wiggle eyes so he can see.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display proudly!!!
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Once your fluffy polar bear is completely dry, it’s ready for display! You can hang it on the refrigerator or even punch a hole at the top and add a string to turn it into an ornament. These adorable crafts also make heartfelt handmade gifts for grandparents, teachers, or friends. Just have kids write “love you bear-y much” around their finished design, to make it adorable card for Christmas. Enjoy the process of creating together and have a wonderfully crafty winter season, my friends!
Fun and Fluffy Cotton Ball Polar Bear Craft
Make this winter wonderful with a fun and fluffy cotton ball polar bear craft! It's a simple, creative activity perfect for kids. Get the free template now!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- School Glue
- 1 Scissors
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First download and print the free bear printable on some light brown cardstock paper.
- If desired - go ahead and cut out the bear shape from the printable {like we did.} OR you can leave him just as is. This step is totally optional!
- Now you are ready to start bringing him to life. Squirt some school glue all over the inside of the bear outline.
- Have children place cotton balls on top of the glue, until the polar bear is filled in.
- While they are working on that, cut out other polar bear features from cardstock. You will want an oval nose and two half circle ears.
- To finish off the Cotton Ball White Polar Bear craft, glue the newly made cutout pieces in place on top of the cotton balls, along with some wiggle eyes so he can see.
- If desired, add other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display proudly!!!
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