We have been busily making little spring and Easter crafts around here. Today I’m going to show you how to make these cute and silly little chicks. I used to love to get the little tiny yellow chicks in my Easter basket when I was little – you know, the cute little ones with the black bead eyes?
I thought it would be fun to make my own version – and it gave me a chance to use flocking powder – seriously, how fun is that stuff? I love how fuzzy and cute it is!
You will need:
:: styrofoam balls in two sizes
:: toothpicks
:: paintbrush
:: orange pipe cleaners
:: yellow flocking powder
:: glue
:: orange cardstock
:: pins for eyes – I used blue
1. Place a styrofoam ball on a toothpick and paint with glue, making sure it’s all covered.
2. Get a cute little helper to assist you. :)
3. Shake flocking powder over the glue covered ball, covering it generously.
4. Place toothpicks in a piece of foam so the balls can dry.
5. Use a toothpick to secure the small ball (head) to the larger ball (body).
6. Bend the pipe cleaners into little legs and feet.
7. Use a toothpick to poke a hole in the bottom for the legs, then stick them in with glue.
8. Make a teeny slit for the beak, attach with glue. Add eyes. (Not shown). An adult should add the eyes, since the pins are sharp! You can attach them with a little glue so that they are secure.
You’re all done! Look at these silly guys. They are a little wobbly, you need to prop them up a little bit.
Aren’t they fun? Don’t you think you need to make a little flock for your Easter table?
CREATIVE MIND
so cute :)
heather {WhipperBerry}
how fun, and the pictures are fantastic!
kisses
heather
Sommer
Ha! These are too cute! I hope you can stop by and link this up to my VIP party today! http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-11.html
Nicole @ The Wonderful World of Wohler
Super Cute! Thanks for sharing, visiting from Tatertots & Jello.
hi-d
This is SO cute! I think they could hang out year round. Especially the way you have them by the bird house.
I would love to make some. Now, if I actually do, that’s a different story. LOL
hi-d
decorater4life
Awhhhh, those are absolutely adorable!!!!!!!!
Michelle Torres
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{NiceGirlNotes}
Oh, Kelly! These are so cute!
PS. Voting again!
Cat
These little buggers are so cute! I love how you have posed them in front of a little house (they could live in there :)). I love Easter projects :)
Krystal
those are seriously so funny and cute :)