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!

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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.

✂️ Supplies

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

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

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.

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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