Pinecone Critters
A nature trail, park, or backyard has all the materials you'll need for these no-glue creatures. With a little imagination, your kids can create and name a one-of-a-kind pinecone charracters!
Supplies
Pinecones
Buttons
Plastic washers
Pebbles
Wild flowers
Corks
Shells
Tiny pinecones
Twigs
Short branches
Pine needle branches
Leaves
Floral stems
Short pinecones
Wild flowers
Pointy leaves
Feathers
Wiggly eyes
Driftwood
Stones
Directions
Step 1
Invert your pinecone. Choose one that stands upright on its base.
Step 2
For eyes, insert buttons, washers, pebbles, or blooms between the scales of the pinecone.
Step 3
For noses, try corks, shells, buttons, or small pinecones.
Step 4
For arms, use twigs, broken branches, floral stems, or short pinecones.
Step 5
For hats, use wild flowers, pointy leaves, feathers, or pine branches.
Step 6
For wings, try shells, leaves, or branches.
Step 7
For antennae, try fork-shaped twigs, pointy leaves, or short sticks.
Step 8
For feet, try maple leaves, pine needles, or broken twigs.
Step 9
For a stand, set your pinecone on a large branch, piece of driftwood, or stone.
Step 10
Name your Pinecone Pals. Ours are named Bloomsycone, Gnomezy Conenzy, One-Eyed Pal, and Swingin' Wingzy!
posted on: 11:59 AM November 25, 2009
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