Get ready for some autumn creativity with these adorable fall owl-themed fall crafts! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these easy and fun projects will bring a touch of whimsy to your seasonal décor. Whether you’re using paper rolls or yarn, these fall owl crafts are a hoot to make!
Growing up I remember making small craft projects with my mom around the holidays and these bring back memories of those times. Now I’m doing the same thing with my grandkids! Join the fun!
How to Make a Fall Owl Craft
These charming fall owl crafts can be made with just a few supplies you likely already have on hand! From yarn-wrapped owls to cute paper roll creations, these fun fall crafts will keep everyone entertained. Easy-peasy when you follow the step-by-step instructions below.
Easy Owl Crafts for Kids VIDEO
Check out this quick video with a few different ways to make these adorable owls! Then grab the download below and get started!
Paper Roll Owls
With a simple paper towel or toilet paper roll and some decorative paper, you can make the cutest little fall owl in no time!
Step 1: Flatten the Roll
Flatten the paper towel or toilet paper roll by pressing down on the top and bottom. Then, score a half-circle on both sides of the top with a blunt object like an empty pen.
Step 2: Cover with Paper
Wrap the tube with construction or scrapbook paper for a decorative touch. Carefully fold the scored tops inward to create the owl’s ears.
Step 3: Add Wings and Decorations
If you want, you can cut wings directly into the tube. Otherwise, attach your wings using items like cupcake cups, tissue paper, or whatever you have on hand. Decorate the body with patterns or markers, and don’t forget to add a small triangle for the beak.
Step 4: Attach the Eyes
Glue googly eyes above the beak, letting them overlap the top just a little for a whimsical look!
Yarn Owl
This yarn owl craft is perfect for adding texture to your seasonal décor. All you need is a jar, some glue, and a ball of yarn!
Step 1: Wrap the Yarn Around the Jar
Start by covering a jar (plastic preferred for kids) with liquid glue up to the threads. The wrapp the yarn around the jar about 1/4″ below the threads. Wrap upwards and then back down over the beginning of the yarn.
This will cover the cut edge and prevent unraveling. Wrap the yarn all the way down the jar. (go back over the middle several times if you want a fatter owl)
Step 2: Attach the Beak and Eyes
Use a drop of hot glue to attach a small triangle for the beak. Make your eyes however you want—bottle-caps and googly eyes are always a favorite! Hot glue them just above the beak.
Step 3: Add Wings
The last step is to attach the wings. We used mini cupcake wrappers folded in half that I had left over in the back of a drawer. If you want to try something different, you could cut out ovals and decorate them before attaching them with hot glue.
Optional:
Decorate the jar lid with yarn, or even turn it into a cute little hat!
What Will You Store Inside?
Fill your fall owl jar with candy corn, M&Ms, mints, or maybe a homemade treat to surprise your guests!
Owl Card Craft
This craft combines a little sewing and coloring for a beautiful fall owl card with a fun twist. For best results print on bright white cardstock for creative coloring or even fall colors cardstock.
Step 1: Decorate Your Card
If you are going to use watercolors, pens, pencils, colors or tissue paper then do that before cutting out the card, the window and punching the sewing holes. If you’re going to use acrylic paint, you’ll need to cut out the card, punch out the holes and the window before painting since the paint will cover up those markings.
Step 2: Punch Sewing Holes
Use a 1/8″ hole punch to punch the sewing holes around the window. We also eyeballed some holes around the edge of the wings. Totally optional!
Step 3: Sew Around the Window
Thread a tapestry needle with your yarn. Leave a 2″ tail of yarn when you start sewing from the side that will be inside the card–you’re going to tie the ends together when you’re done.
We chose to make a woven grid pattern on our card, but you could do it however strikes your fancy. then we finished up the edge of the window with a simple embroidery back stitch. Again very optional!
Optional:
Another option would be to cover the window with bits of colored tissue paper for a stain glass effect. We found it was easier to cover the window with a single piece of tissue paper first and then layer bits of torn tissue on top of that.
Step 4: Assemble the Owl’s Face
Glue on a small triangle for the beak and attach the eyes. You can use soda bottle caps filled with googly eyes or just the eyes themselves!
Step 5: Add Wings
Almost finished… decorate the wings included in the printable or use folded cupcake wrappers, or maybe a couple of colorful fall leaves. Hot glue the wings in place and you’re done!
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Even More Fun Fall Activities!
Looking for more fall-themed ideas? Check out these other activities and adorable projects:
- Our Favorite Thanksgiving Printables for Kids
- How to Make Homemade Butter
- Leafy Indoor/Outdoor Alphabet Hunt
- Musical Leaves – Fun Fall Indoor Activity
- Fun Fall Leaves Math Grid Game
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Great Halloween ideas. Halloween has not been a big occassion for us as the boys have been a bit young and until recently we did not have any children in the street. Now that we do, the boys are much more eager to participate, however I am going to get them to make all their own props.