Open to your own creative ways, may take a little more glue than expected. Here are some inspirational ideas:
Part 1: Scavenger Hunt
Items to Gather
- Acorns
- Leaves
- Sticks
Part II: Craft Prep
Items out of existing indoor craft kits
- pipe cleaners
- glue
- googly eyes
- pom poms
- felt
- beads or buttons
Part III: Choose your Craft
Acorn Owls
Acorn Squirrels
Acorn Bugs
Acorn People
Part IV: Assemble your Craft
- Acorn Owls:
- Attach googly eyes to the flat side of an acorn.
- Glue a small pom-pom or felt triangle under the eyes for the beak.
- Use small twigs or branches as wings or feet, attaching them with glue.
- Create feathers or additional details with leaves, felt, or fabric scraps.
- Acorn Squirrels:
- Glue googly eyes to the flat side of an acorn.
- Attach a small pom-pom to the front for the nose.
- Use small twigs or branches for arms and legs, gluing them in place.
- Create a bushy tail using leaves, felt or fabric, and attach it to the back of the acorn.
- Acorn Bugs:
- Paint the acorn in bright colors or patterns.
- Glue googly eyes to the top.
- Use pipe cleaner to create antennae, attaching them to the top of the acorn.
- Add small beads or buttons for spots or decorations.
- Acorn People:
- Paint the acorns and attach googly eyes.
- Use small twigs for arms and legs.
- Create tiny fabric or felt clothing for your acorn people.



