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Pine Cone Squirrel
Instructions to make a squirrel out of pine cones.

Materials Needed:
  • Pine Cone
  • 1 Inch Tan Pom-Pom
  • Tan, Bumpy Chenile Stem
  • Tan, Pipe Cleaner
  • Wiggle Eyes
  • 5mm Black Pom-Pom
  • Glue
Instructions:
I did not paint my pine cone, but you can if you like!

I glued the tan pom-pom on the pointy end of the pine cone to be the squirrel's head. I glued on wiggle eyes and the tiny black pom-pom. You can add ears with a scrap piece of felt, a small length of pipe cleaner, tiny pom-poms, or even paper.

For the tail, I cut off 2 bumps from the chenile stem. I folded them in half and twisted the ends together. Glue the ends to the back of the pine cone, and bend the top of the tail down a bit.

Make hands and feet simply by cutting pieces of a tan pipe cleaner. For a finishing touch, my squirrel is holding an acorn made out of a tan bid and a bit of brown felt.

- See a larger photo of this craft completed by Sherri.

- See a photo of this craft completed by Vincent.

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