Rustically Cute Rolled Cardboard Owl Craft

Should you love rolled paper crafts, then you’ll completely adore this rolled cardboard owl thought!  A country owl craft with easy provides and a straightforward course of to comply with, it is a wonderful means to make use of up paper, scrap cardboard, and make one thing actually distinctive.  That is one craft that others gained’t have of their properties and could be a enjoyable and new thought so as to add decor to an owl lover’s bed room!

Rolled Cardboard Owl

Owls are a well-liked decor, jewellery, and even vogue.  After all, I like including them to crafts.  Whether or not it’s this distinctive rolled cardboard ornament or just a few stickers on a journal, owls are a “hit” with everybody.  This specific craft takes a little bit of time, however the result’s superior.  It’s tremendous cute to show in a child’s room, or sufficiently small to stay into a present basket for a bit of caprice. 

If you’d like one thing that may go in your entrance door to greet mates, you may also like this lovable burlap owl wreath!  It’s really easy to make and has that very same nice persona and cute owl look that you just love.   You may also like this cute little upcycled wooden owl ornament and even this wooden slice owl that makes use of some woodburning methods. 

What Type of Cardboard Ought to I Use for My Owl? 

Whereas I attempt to use what I’ve readily available, that is one undertaking you could want to go searching a bit to seek out the proper cardboard.  You want one thing that could be a bit thinner and extra versatile than a conventional transport field.  I discovered rolls of cardboard at a neighborhood transport retailer which might be simply the proper weight for this.  You may as well search for transport containers from current purchases and check how simply they’ll roll into the form wanted. 

You may as well use cardstock for this and even posterboard if you happen to want.  Simply keep in mind that when rolling it the bottom you employ will must be versatile sufficient to mildew into that form that’s rounded.  

Can I Paint This Owl? 

Completely!  Whereas the country look of brown cardboard is my favourite, you’ll be able to positively add a little bit of paint to make it a little bit distinctive.  Since it’s a paper base, it would be best to watch out about the kind of paint that you just use. 

I like to recommend creating the owl, then utilizing spray paint to coat within the shade you need.  That method you might be solely portray what’s seen and never worrying about portray each inch of the cardboard.  You would additionally simply paint particular elements through the use of acrylic craft paint for the face and even alongside the perimeters to present the owl some depth. 

How Can I Customise This Owl Craft? 

If you wish to make your owl only a bit completely different, there are tons of the way to create a little bit extra persona in your craft.  I like the concept of creating a number of of those and displaying them in a child’s bed room as a little bit owl household on a shelf.  Beneath are some concepts which might be tons of enjoyable so as to add extra persona to your owl. 

• Glue on a pair of mini glasses to make your owl look studious. 
• Add hats, scarves, or bows to the owl to make them look dressed up. 
• Lower out cardboard ft, and even add mini-doll sneakers on the underside as an alternative of the pipe cleaner ft. 
• Use completely different colours of cardboard for the eyes, and even layer with completely different colours.
• Add sequins, beads, or glitter to make your owl sparkle. 
• Glue a dowel rod to the again or backside of the owl to make use of it as a backyard ornament or to place it right into a potted plant. 

Simply have enjoyable customizing your cardboard owl and making it suit your persona and magnificence.  There is no such thing as a incorrect or proper method to make this right into a cute undertaking for your self or your children to make and show. 

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The way to Make a Rolled Cardboard Owl

Lay the cardboard out that you’ll be utilizing, and measure out 3 strips of the cardboard which might be round 1″ large. 

As soon as they’ve been lower, start rolling them up.  When each bit has been rolled, glue one other piece to the top and proceed rolling. 

Repeat this till all three items of cardboard have been glued in place and safe the ultimate finish with further glue. 

As soon as it has been secured, gently push the within of the cardboard roll as much as create a 3D depth impact then set this apart. 

On the identical cardboard from earlier, measure and lower out 4 strips which might be 1/2″ large. 

Utilizing 2 strips, proceed with the identical technique of rolling the cardboard round itself. 

Connect the second strip with glue on the finish, after which lastly as soon as wrapped round one another, safe with glue. 

Repeat this course of with the second 2 strips of 1/2″ cardboard. 

Into the middle of each of those smaller circles of cardboard, glue a black bead on the middle, creating eyes for the owl. 

Subsequent, glue these two circles on high of the bigger rolled cardboard. 

Set this apart, then lower out 2 items of cardboard which might be 1″ lengthy and triangle-shaped.  

Glue these items onto the highest of the eyes of your owl, at an angle, giving them eyebrows. 

Lower out two further items of cardboard in a protracted oval form that appears like a wing – make these roughly 3″ tall. 

Subsequent, you’ll glue one on all sides of the owl’s physique. 

Lower a small piece of a toothpick or a dowl round 1″ lengthy and glue it between the eyes to create the owl beak. 

Subsequent, lower 4 items of brown pipe cleaner into 1″ lengths.  

Wrap two of the items round one another to create a “leg”, then connect the opposite items to create toes on the legs. 

Glue the ft onto the underside of the owl physique after which add any further gildings you want. 

Extra Straightforward Owl Craft Concepts

Should you like owls, then you’ll completely love these craft concepts!  Whereas those above are a bit extra formal, these concepts are nice for making along with your children.  A lot enjoyable and tremendous straightforward for a little bit further craft to maintain busy! Just be sure you bookmark the concepts and print out the tutorials to make quickly!

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Add this to your mantle for a enjoyable addition that’s nice year-round. 

Or show it on a shelf in a child’s room or perhaps a child nursery!