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January 12, 2018 By Chelsey 3 Comments

Paper Strip Cardinal Craft for Kids with Free Template

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Make this adorable cardinal craft for kids using just strips of paper! This cardinal craft is perfect for winter, a unit on birds, and even makes a cute Christmas ornament!

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Paper Cardinal Craft for Kids with free printable template: perfect winter craft or addition to a bird unit

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I love the simplicity of paper crafts. You only need a few supplies, and, although they are so simple to make, they turn out really cute! This cardinal craft is made using strips of paper glued together. You can cut your own strips of paper or print out the free template (in the materials list below) and have the kids color and cut out their own paper strips.

 

Be sure to check out our other paper strip crafts!

  • Paper Strip Angel Ornament
  • Paper Strip Fish
  • Paper Strip Cardinal
  • Paper Strip Snowman
  • Paper Strip Heart Structures

 

Paper Cardinal Craft for Kids with free printable template: perfect winter craft or addition to a bird unit

Paper Strip Cardinal Craft for Kids

Materials for Paper Cardinal Craft

Scissors or Paper Cutter (This is the paper cutter I use at home.)

Glue stick (We love using these glue sticks. They hold the paper together quickly and securely.)

Optional: String for hanging

Construction Paper or Cardstock Cut into the Following Sizes

  • One red paper strip for the head: 6 inches x 3/4 inch
  • One red paper strip for the body: 11 inches x 3/4 inch
  • Two black paper strips for the legs: 2 inches x 3/4 inch
  • One yellow paper strip for the beak: 2 inches x 3/4 inch

Or you can print out our free paper cardinal craft template right onto white cardstock  and have kids color and cut out the strips themselves.

free template printable pdf for paper cardinal craft for kids

 

 

See it in action here!

 

 

Directions for Paper Cardinal Craft

Cut your open paper strips using the dimensions above or print out the free template and color and cut out the paper strips.

crafts for kids using paper strips

 

1. Make the cardinal body by placing glue on one end of the 11 inch paper strip and sticking the other end on top forming a teardrop shape.

2. Do the same with the red, six-inch paper strip to form the head.

3. Glue the head on top of the body.

 

make a red cardinal using paper strips- fun craft for kids

 

4. To make the beak you’ll be folding the yellow strip into a triangle following the photos below. (The last photo of the beak below is reversed.)

 

make a beak for your paper bird craft

 

5. Glue the beak onto your bird.

6. Fold the two black strips of paper to form legs as shown below and glue them to your cardinal’s body.

 

add paper legs to your bird craft

 

6. Optional: Add string to hang your paper cardinal craft!

 

Easy Cardinal Craft for Kids Using Paper Strips- Perfect for winter or a unit on birds!

Easy Cardinal Craft for Kids Using Paper Strips- Perfect for winter or a unit on birds!

 

Other Paper Strip Crafts

  • Paper Strip Angel Craft
  • Paper Strip Fish Craft

 


 

Easy Cardinal Craft for Kids Using Paper Strips- Perfect for winter or a unit on birds!

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Comments

  1. Tammy @ Kids Make Mess says

    February 1, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    My daughters love cardinals and would love this craft. So many paper strip ideas here!

    Reply

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    January 18, 2018 at 9:40 am

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