Cute Squirrel Ornament

This ornament takes less than 10 minutes! The materials are so easy to find and it is very simple to assemble!

What You Need:

• A chestnut (dry, halved)
• An acorn (take off the top cap unless it looks like a small hat)
• A acorn top (for the hat)
• Old fabric (preferably soft, plaid material)
• Scissors
• Strong glue (preferably hot glue)
• Pipe cleaner, brown or black
• Black marker or Sharpie

Step 1: Assembling the Cradle

Basically, this is a squirrel in a cradle. So this is what you want to do:

• We want to get the blanket. Cut the fabric approximately the size of the chestnut. Hot glue all sides on to the chestnut.
• Trim the sides carefully to the chestnut. Make sure any loose threads are cut off.

Step 2: Make the Squirrel

This little guy will start to come together.

• Draw a cute face on the acorn.
• Glue the acorn on to the far end of the chestnut, on the flat surface.
• Finally, glue on the acorn cap. This will look like a cute little hat.

Step 3: Add the Hook

The hook will be our pipe cleaner.

• Securely glue it on.
• Hold it until you are sure it is stuck on.
• Repeat for other side.

Step 4: Enjoy!

Give this cute ornament to anyone you`d like!

It is fun to make with kids, and great for little gifts for teachers, friends, etc.