• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Teach Mama

Education and Well-being for Every Child!

  • early literacy
    • alphabet
    • beginning sounds
    • phonics
    • phonological awareness
    • read-aloud learning
    • rhyming
    • sight words
  • reading
    • books
    • comprehension
      • activating schema
      • connecting
      • inferring
      • predicting
      • questioning
      • retelling / summarizing
      • visualizing
    • concepts of print
    • environmental print
    • fluency
    • non-fiction
    • spelling
    • word building
    • word consciousness
    • vocabulary
  • writing
    • creative writing
    • grammar
    • informative writing
    • tripod grip
  • STEM
    • math
      • computation
      • counting
      • numbers
    • science
  • Activities
    • birthdays
    • cooking
      • new for us foods
    • crafts
    • foundations
      • colors
      • critical thinking
      • fine arts
      • listening
      • pretend play
      • sorting
      • speaking
    • holidays
      • new year’s
      • valentine’s day
      • president’s day
      • st. patrick’s day
      • april fool’s day
      • easter
      • mother’s day
      • teacher appreciation
      • father’s day
      • july 4th
      • halloween
      • thanksgiving
      • christmas
    • family life
      • family fun
      • giving back
      • lunchbox love notes
      • school
    • indoor activities
    • outdoor activities
  • digital literacy
    • computer time
    • iPad for learning
  • Shop
home / Blog / Activities / crafts / Three Fall Owl Crafts for Kids

Three Fall Owl Crafts for Kids

This page may contain affiliate links. Learn More.

September 13, 2024 by Teach Mama 1 Comment

186 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Print

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!

DIY owl crafts with owls made from paper rolls, jars and a printable card owl with the printable sitting on a wooden table

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.

Three paper roll craft owls.  One with brown yarn for the body, one with cupcake wrappers for wings and the third with construction paper wings and body sitting on a wooden table with yarn in the background

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!

A mason jar wrapped in gray yarn with cupcake wrappers for wings, an orange paper triangle for a beak, bottle-cap google eyes sitting on a wooden table in front of yarn

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!

Printable card stock owl crafts.  One on brown card stock with pink yarn stitched around the wings and tummy and one with cupcake wrappers for wings and a body colored with crayon sitting on a wooden table in front of yarn

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!

Card Owl craft printable on white and brown cardstock

Want your own card owl printable? Just throw your email in the box below and the download will appear in your inbox.

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

PIN THIS FOR LATER

About the Author

Hi, I’m Patricia, an elementary teacher and reading specialist, turned homeschool mom. I also have a master's in psychology, specializing in children's issues. Read More…

Teach Mama: View My Blog Posts
Previous Post: « Dealing With Childhood Fears – A Parent’s Guide
Next Post: Thanksgiving Gobble-Gobble Bingo Game »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Amanda Lapthorne says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    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.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to Teach Mama!

Patricia Moore profile image

Hi, I’m Patricia, an elementary teacher and reading specialist, turned homeschool mom.

After our three kids graduated high school, I went back to school to become a marriage and family therapist who has specialized in children’s issues.

I love helping families find all the fun and deep learning possible for their children.

I’m so glad you’re here on Teach Mama and I look forward to helping you on your journey!

Search

Trending Posts

july 4 fun games from teachmama.com

july 4th activities for kids & families

shrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft

shrinky dink flag bracelet: super-cool patriotic craft

july 4th funky sparkle flag pen

ringin’ in the 4th with sparkle pens and flag treats

Footer

Hi! I'm Patricia.

nice to meet you!

My family currently lives in Central Texas. A few of my favorite things include baking, teaching, and working with children.

Learn More

Sign Up for Email Updates!

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Copyright © 2025 · Niche Theme

Copyright © 2025 · Teach Mama · Privacy Policy · Log in

  • 5
186 shares