Explore the charming world of paper acorn craft - a fun and creative DIY project perfect for adding a touch of autumn warmth to your home.
This is a super simple and fabulous paper acorn craft! We're bringing the magical colors of fall right to your crafting table with this simple and adorable acorn craft. Perfect for kids of all ages, this craft promises an abundance of acorns using just paper! Phew!
Imagine the joy on your little ones' faces when they transform simple cardstock into cute acorns! This fall season, let your child's creativity soar with our free printable acorn template. Not only is it a fun way to spend time indoors, but it also helps in enhancing their fine motor skills. Plus, seeing the finished product is much fun!
Fall Season and Acorns
Fall is that wonderful time of the year when nature paints the world in bright colors. The falling leaves, the cool breeze, and the beautiful acorns make it pretty much everyone's favorite season! Our paper acorn craft is a perfect way to bring the magic of fall indoors and let the little buddies create their own acorns!
Paper acorns are a fantastic way to get your kids excited about the changing seasons. Crafting these little acorns can be a great activity for the entire family, especially as the fall season rolls in. Plus, it gives the kids a chance to work with various colors of the season. And if you hang them in the window they literally make the windows shine with autumn splendor!
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Simple Crafts for Kids
Who said great things only come in big packages? Our simple fall craft - the paper acorn - is a cute craft that turns small pieces of cardstock into the charm of the fall season. This fun fall craft not only brings out your kids' interest in the great outdoors but also encourages them to explore their creative side.
In the process of crafting the paper version of acorns, your kids also develop important skills. Cutting the acorn shape, folding the cardstock, and sticking the acorn pieces together - every step involves a level of concentration and fine motor skills. Plus, it's a wonderful way to introduce younger kids to the world of art and craft!
Acorn Paper Craft
Do you remember collecting real acorns during the fall season and playing with them? I remember taking off their little hats and putting them on over and over again. My kids love it too!
Let's recreate those fond memories for your kids with this paper acorn craft. Using light brown and dark brown cardstock, we'll create an acorn mosaic that pops right off the page, just like the real acorns do!
This craft not only keeps your kids engaged but also adds a touch of autumn splendor to your home or classroom decorations. Whether it's for a school project or a fun activity at home, crafting these cute acorns is a great way to celebrate the new season.
So, let's welcome the fall colors and autumn season with a fun craft activity that's not only entertaining but also educational. Grab those glue sticks, brown paper, and let's make some paper acorns! It's time to celebrate the abundance of acorns and the vibrant colors of fall!
Paper Acorn Craft Supplies
- Construction paper (2 shades of brown)
- Scissor
- Glue
- Pencil
How To Make Craft Acorn
Start by printing out the acorn template at the bottom of the post. Cut out each of the template pieces.
Using a pencil, trace the acorn bottoms on the light brown piece of construction paper three times. Trace the acorn cap three times on the darker brown paper as well as the full acorn outline.
Cut out each of the pieces.
Glue the acorns tops to the three acorn bodies.
Once the are glued, fold the three acorns in half long ways.
Glue the back side of the right half of one acorn to the back side of the left half of another acorn. Glue the third acorn onto the second acorn the same way.
Next, grab the full acorn outline and use that as the base. Glue the back of acorn one to the front of the base acorn and the back of acorn three to the other side of the base acorn.
Should be taking shape as a 3D paper acorn.
Cut a small rectangle piece out of the dark brown paper scraps.
Glue to the back of the acorn at the top.
Viola, you have a cute paper acorn! Create a bunch and hang them on a piece of twine and use as garland this Fall(September, October, and November)!
Happy Crafting!
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Easy Acorn Crafts
Explore the charming world of paper acorn craft - a fun and creative DIY project perfect for adding a touch of autumn warmth to your home.
Materials
- Paper Acorn Template
- Light Brown Construction Paper
- Dark Brown Construction Paper
- Pencil
- Craft Glue
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
Start by printing out the acorn template at the bottom of the post. Cut out each of the template pieces.- Using a pencil, trace the acorn bottoms on the light brown piece of construction paper three times.
- Trace the acorn cap three times on the darker brown paper as well as the full acorn outline.
- Cut out each of the pieces.
- Glue the acorns tops to the three acorn bodies.
- Once the are glued, fold the three acorns in half long ways.
- Glue the back side of the right half of one acorn to the back side of the left half of another acorn. Glue the third acorn onto the second acorn the same way.
Next, grab the full acorn outline and use that as the base. Glue the back of acorn one to the front of the base acorn and the back of acorn three to the other side of the base acorn.
Should be taking shape as a 3D paper acorn.
Cut a small rectangle piece out of the dark brown paper scraps.
Glue to the back of the acorn at the top. - Viola, you have a cute paper acorn!
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