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paper lion headband craft

Lion Headband Craft

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Make this cute lion headband craft with the kids. It’s great for zoo or wild animal themes and parties!
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Author: Sam T
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock in yellow, orange, black, white and pink
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors or stapler
  • Lion headband template download form located at the end of this post

Instructions

  • Download the lion headband template, print and cut out the pieces.
  • Use a dark orange marker to draw straight lines all around the lion’s mane.
  • Begin to make the lion part of the headband by gluing the face to the mane. Next glue the eyes to the lion head. Glue the nose to the top of the mouth.
  • Place the cheeks slightly on the bottom part of the eyes and glue in place.
  • Glue the finished lion’s face to the middle of the mane. Take the completed lion head/mane combo and glue it one of the headband extenders.
  • Use a pink marker to draw in the lion’s inner ear.
  • Add as many extenders as you need to fit your child’s head.