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    Home » Paper-Based

    Adorable Chicken Craft with Cardboard

    Published: Jun 12, 2019 · Modified: Apr 26, 2023 by Marcie Groller · This post may contain affiliate links

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    It's picnic season around here and you'll love this adorable cardboard chicken craft! This craft is simple to put together and makes the perfect napkin ring to jazz up your picnic table. Even better, no need to run to the store, because this chicken craft requires something you most likely have laying around your house: empty toilet paper roll!

    two chicken napkin holders
    Jump to:
    • 👍 Why we Love this Chicken Craft
    • ✂ Supplies
    • 📝 Instructions 
    • 🎹 Other Paper Crafts
    • 🐔 Adorable Chicken Craft with Cardboard

    If you love crafting with paper or cardboard, be sure to also check out our sweet Carrot Craft and DIY Piggy Banks with tissue boxes.

    👍 Why we Love this Chicken Craft

    An up-cycled craft- We are passionate about repurposing our recyclables and this chicken craft fits the bill! Note: If you love up cycled crafts, be sure to also check out our Tin Can Pencil Holder, Egg Carton Treasure Chest and Bunny Candy Dishes.

    Napkin rings! These chickens make adorable napkin rings that you can use to decorate your table! Also, you can make other animal napkin rings based on the season or theme of your meal, like these adorable owl and squirrel napkin holders.

    Simple for all ages- This was a very simple activity that my kids were able to do largely on their own. 

    Fine motor skills. The cardboard chicken craft provides a great opportunity for children to hone in on their cutting, painting, and gluing skills.

    two toilet paper roll chickens

    ✂ Supplies

    supplies for chicken craft

    Notes on Supplies:

    • Toilet paper rolls- with paper removed
    • Construction paper- orange, for your chicken's beak
    • Scissors- we love these Westcott scissors for kids
    • Washable Paint- white and red are ideal
    • Paint brushes- we are big fans of these Foam Paint Brushes
    • Glue Stick- tape will also work
    • Black marker- for drawing your chicken's facial features

    📝 Instructions 

    Step 1: Trace the outline of your chicken head on your empty toilet paper roll(s). Cut along the lines to form your chicken head napkin ring.

    drawn outline chicken head one toilet paper roll
    cutout of chicken head craft

    Step 2: Paint the chicken's head white and his comb red.

    child painting chicken craft white
    child painting chicken's comb red on paper

    Step 3: Cut out a small orange triangle for the chicken's beak. Once the chicken's paint is dry, glue the beak onto the chicken's face. Use a black marker to give your chicken eyes. 

    child drawing eyes onto chicken craft
    chicken head made from toilet paper roll and paint in child's hand

    Step 4: Thread your napkin(s) through the napkin ring(s) and enjoy your festive meal!

    chicken craft turned into a napkin ring on the dinner table

    Crafting Tip: The trickiest part of this craft is cutting out the chicken head shape from the toilet paper roll. Grown-ups or older siblings might need to help trace the shape of the chicken on the toilet paper roll and cut along the lines of the tracing. 

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    chicken head made from toilet paper roll and paint in child's hand
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    🐔 Adorable Chicken Craft with Cardboard

    With just a few basic craft supplies and some toilet paper rolls, your kids can create an incredibly adorable chicken craft. And the best part? These cardboard chickens can double as the perfect napkin rings!
    Author: Marcie & Julie
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Total: 1 chicken craft

    Materials

    • 1 Toilet paper roll
    • Construction paper orange
    • Scissors
    • Washable paint white and red are ideal
    • Paint brushes
    • Glue or tape
    • Marker black

    Instructions

    • Trace the outline of your chicken head on your empty toilet paper roll(s). Cut along the lines to form your chicken head napkin ring.
    • Paint the chicken's head white and his comb red.
    • Cut out a small orange triangle for the chicken's beak. Once the chicken's paint is dry, glue the beak onto the chicken's face. Use a black marker to give your chicken eyes. 
    • Thread your napkin(s) through the napkin ring(s) and enjoy your festive meal!
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    Notes

    Crafting Tip: The trickiest part of this craft is cutting out the chicken head shape from the toilet paper roll. Grown-ups or older siblings might need to help trace the shape of the chicken on the toilet paper roll and cut along the lines of the tracing. 
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