Pine cone owls

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Pick a pine cone

   Choose one that stands up on its own. Shake it over the grass to knock out bugs and dirt.

2. 

   2

   Cut the wings

   Draw 2 teardrop shapes on the felt. Let your child cut them out with child-safe scissors.

3. 

   3

   Make the eyes

   Cut 2 circles of white paper about the size of a quarter. Glue a googly eye in the middle of each.

4. 

   4

   Glue on the face

   Squeeze a dot of tacky glue on the top scales and press the eyes in place. Hold for a slow count of 10.

5. 

   5

   Add wings and beak

   Tuck a wing into the scales on each side. Glue a tiny yellow paper triangle under the eyes.

6. 

   6

   Let it dry

   Stand the owl up for 1 hour so the glue sets.