Crafting a Hazel Mouse

Crafting a Hazel Mouse

🎂 5 + years ⏱️ 20 min 📍 Forest & Meadow ⭐ medium

Hello little artists! In autumn, there are not only colorful leaves and chestnuts, but also sparkling hazelnuts! How about turning a hazelnut into a cute hazel mouse? Here comes the guide for your magical crafting adventure.

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What you'll need

  • hazelnut
  • black marker
  • bark
  • moss
  • paper or felt for the ears
  • thread or pipe cleaner

How it works

  1. First, make sure your hazelnut is clean and dry. Wipe it gently if needed. With a black marker, draw two tiny eyes and a nose on the hazelnut.

  2. Cut out two small round ears from the felt and glue them to the bottom of the hazelnut. Take a thread or pipe cleaner and attach it as a tail to the bottom of the hazelnut.

  3. Place the bark as a 'base' for your hazel mouse and glue your mouse on top. You can arrange the moss around the mouse to give it a cozy home.

  4. Voilà! You've created a charming little hazel mouse! Display it as decoration or show it to your friends and family. Maybe you want to craft a whole hazel mouse family? Let your creativity flow and have fun crafting!

What kids learn from this

  • Connection to nature & environmental awareness
  • Fine motor skills & creativity