29 Adorable Owl Crafts For Kids

Owls are some of the cutest creatures! Whether you’re making woodland owls, snowy owls, or anything in between, their big, bright eyes are so captivating.

We just love them, so we’ve put together a list of adorable owl crafts to make with the kids. You can create an owl out of just about anything! Paper plates, foam cups, handprints, burlap, and more are all fair game.

You’ll find easy crafts for toddlers and preschoolers, as well as owl crafts that your big kids will enjoy. And if you’re looking for even more fun activities, we have many options here at Simple Everyday Mom!

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Owl Card Craft

Tell Mom or Dad, “Owl always love you,” with an adorable owl-themed card. It's a terrific card for anyone who loves owls. Make owls in all kinds of bright, vibrant colors with our free owl template.

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Handprint Snowy Owl Craft With Cotton Balls

This is another fun iteration of the snowy handprint owl. The owl's wings and body are covered in cotton, making it super soft. The wings are also movable thanks to the brass fasteners.

Related: Snowy Owl Contact Paper Craft

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Cupcake Liner Owl Craft

Are you looking for the cutest owl craft? These cupcake liner owls are it! They're made with liners in fun fall colors, and the added embellishments make them even cuter.

Handprint Snowy Owl Activity

Here's a sweet handprint craft for winter. Use our printable template for the snowy owl's body and your child's handprints for the wings. This is the perfect activity to go along with snow owl books!

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O is for Owl Craft

Teaching the alphabet to your kids is a whole lot cuter these days with awesome owl crafts like this one. If you don't have foam sheets, construction paper, or cardstock works great, too.

If you're looking for more fun with paper crafts, don't miss our delightful owl paper cup craft!

Torn Paper Owl Craft

This torn paper owl craft is a great way for kids of all ages to practice their fine motor skills. Plus, it's a great opportunity to use up any scrap paper you have lying around the house!

Download the free template to get started on this cute owl craft.

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Book-Inspired Preschool Owl Craft

Inspired by the book Little Owl's Night, this owl is absolutely adorable with its huge eyes and tiny little body perched on a branch in the night.

Related: Owl Worksheets

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Aluminum Foil Owl Craft

Grab the aluminum foil from the kitchen to make these striking owls. Color and decorate your owl any way you'd like. The colors really pop against the foil.

Related: Owl Art For Kids

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Easy Owl Shape Craft

You only need scissors, a glue stick, and some construction paper to make this easy owl shape craft! It's a fun way to practice shapes and colors with young children.

While crafting, ask your kids questions like 'What shape are the owl's eyes?' or 'What color is the owl's beak?' to make it an educational activity!

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Paper Owl Craft

These pretty paper owls are a total hoot. Isn't it wonderful when you only need one simple material to make something beautiful?

Grab some paper in a few different colors and get to work. The body is made with paper folded in an accordion style, and the rest is easy to cut and shape with your kiddos.

Related: Owl Headband Craft

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Pinecone Owl Craft

Gather some pinecones to make these pinecone owls with huge eyes and fluffy feathers. They'll look lovely on your mantle in the fall.

Owl Popsicle Stick Craft

Children of all ages will have so much fun turning simple materials into a popsicle stick owl! It's the perfect way to recycle old popsicle sticks and create a cute and colorful owl for the fall season.

This fun owl craft is also great for developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination!

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Paper Plate Snowy Owl Craft

This sparkly snowy owl is a simple paper plate craft that toddlers and preschoolers will love. Made with two paper plates, feathers, paint, and glitter, it comes together quickly.

Want another similar craft? Try out this snowy owl paper plate craft!

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Fall Leaf Owl Craft

When the fall leaves begin to gather on the ground, it's the perfect time of year to make this fall leaf owl craft. Try making several owls to see which type of leaf makes the most true-to-life wing shape!

Keep the animal fun going with our playful paper plate owl craft—great for storytelling!

Snowy Owl Name Craft

This snowy owl name craft is perfect for kids who are practicing writing their names or learning the alphabet!

Download the free printable template and have your child spell out their name using this adorable owl craft.

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Toilet Paper Roll Owl Craft

Use the toilet rolls you've been saving to make some colorful toilet paper roll owls. You can make all sorts of exciting combinations by changing the paint colors and the scrapbook paper pattern or color.

Related: Paper Bag Owl Craft

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Cotton Ball Snowy Owl Craft

What a pair! This adorable owl duo is made with cotton balls, big googly eyes, and cardstock for the wings, beak, and feet. We love the starry blue background.

Related: Paper Bag Snowy Owl Craft

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Burlap Owl Craft

Burlap is great for kids' crafts. It has an interesting texture and natural color, so it's perfect for anything related to fall, especially owls.

These no-sew burlap owls are made by folding and adding embellishments like buttons and felt.

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Owl Babies Craft

Make an adorable trio of owl babies to go along with the book Owl Babies by Martin Waddell. The owls get their fluffy appearance thanks to painting with soft pom-poms. Isn't that a fun art technique to try?

If you’re looking for more animal-inspired fun, why not make our adorable owl babies puppet craft?

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Popsicle Stick Owl Craft

These popsicle stick owls make fun puppets to re-enact your favorite owl stories. You can also use these as bookmarks after the kids are finished playing with them.

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Owl Bird Feeder Craft

Make an owl bird feeder to feed your feathered friends when food is scarce. It's made from a recycled juice carton, so this is a great time to talk to your kids about the importance of recycling, too.

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Owl Craft

Have a little artist on your hands? Painting these owl lids can be a fun family craft to do together. Turn them into ornaments or a cute piece of wall decor.

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Owl Paper Bag Puppet

Put on a puppet show with a pair of owl paper bag puppets! The printable owl pattern makes this craft easy to put together with a group of kids or at home.

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Pinecone Winter Owls Craft

For another adorable snowy owl craft, try these pinecone winter owls. Pull cotton balls apart to get them fluffy, and stuff them in the crevices of the pinecone to give it that snowy owl appearance.

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Flying Owl Craft

This flying owl craft is sure to get kids excited! The owl flies through the night sky using the craft stick behind the paper plate. How fun!

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Paper Plate Owl Craft

Kids can practice their fine motor skills as they cut through paper plates to make the shapes needed for this paper plate owl craft. Wouldn't they look incredible taped up in your windows for fall?

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Owl Handprint Craft

This owl handprint doubles as a craft and a keepsake that you can add to the scrapbook or memory box. They're so simple to make, and the painted newspaper tree and branches are a nice touch.

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Foam Cup Snowy Owl Kids Craft

Foam cups are excellent for crafting. You can make so many animals with a little imagination, like this white snowy owl. You could also paint the cups to make colorful owls.

Related: Snowy Owl Worksheets

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Pom Pom Owl Craft

This soft pom-pom owl will make a fun little toy for your preschooler or kindergartener. If you don't have a pom-pom maker, use pre-made pom-poms instead, and it'll still be super cute.

There you have it—fun owl crafts to make with the kids. Which one will you try first?

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