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Build Your Own Pine Cone Critters

Each Kit Contains

*   1 (one) pine cone

*   2 googly eyes, and/or two cedar branch eyes

*   A base to stand on, what it is depends on the kit you choose, it may be:

  • 1 round cedar branch base

  • or two oval cedar branch feet,

  • or 2 popsicle stick skis

  • or a surf board

  • or cotton balls etc

*   sterilized bird feathers

How it works 

*   You make your kit into the critter using your own glue and decorate it as you like

ThiThings you may want to add;  string to hang the critters, glitter paint, etc.
How cute you make it is up to you.

Here are some examples to get you started. Click on any picture to see it enlarged.

Owl with googly eyes.

These don't really need feet, but you can use the branch slices or cotton balls if you like.

Owl with cedar branch eyes.

keep the feathers high - just below his eyes. Hot glue works best to attach the feet, arrange the feet on a flat surface, put a good sized glob on each foot, hold the pine cone on the feet till the glue cools and sets. Don't pick up the feet while the glue is hot!

Angel Critter

Surfer Critter

 

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