Gruffalo Pictures or Gruffalo Art can be super fun to create with little ones especially if they are a fan of Julia Donaldson's Gruffalo story. Today we have a super fun Gruffalo picture or card which is a great craft idea to make with children to help them practice fine motor skills.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Charming Creature Creation: Kids will enjoy crafting their very own Gruffalo, using quilling to bring the beloved character to life in a fun, hands-on way.
- Perfect for Gruffalo Fans: If your child is a fan of the story, they’ll love getting a chance to recreate this iconic character while connecting with the tale.
- Simple Supplies, Big Impact: With just a few basic supplies, kids can make a beautiful, personalized Gruffalo picture, making it an easy craft that’s perfect for a rainy day.
Why Do Kids Love Gruffalo Pictures So Much?
As an Early Years Teacher It son became apparent to me that children love the Gruffalo story and that preschoolers love the Gruffalo pictures and illustrations create by Axel Scheffler.
At first I wasn't sure why or what it was that attracted kids to this story but I've come to conclude there are two main things.
- The Gruffalo is scary but cute at the same time. Despite his scary tusks he always has a smile.
- The Gruffalo story and images depict a fun loving Monster who is happy most of the time.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Brown Quilling paper
- Cream Quilling paper
- Glue - We love Elmers Glue
- Yellow and green cardstock
- paper or card for the background
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🖌️ How To Make This Cute Quilled Gruffalo Craft!
- Step 1: You will need to begin by finding around 8 pieces of brown quilling paper. Follow the picture below to create the Gruffalo character's body arms, hands, legs head ears and feet.
- Step 2: Prepare the quilled horns of the Gruffalo character, make tiny hand and feet claws using the cream quilling paper.
- Step 3: Once you have the pieces all made, begin to glue the gruffalo to a peice of paper or card. Now the quilled paper is glued, add yellow and brown eyes made from cardstock or paper, the gruffalos teeth and the gruffalo's nose using a dot of green card.
I Hope You Love This Gruffalo Craft?
Your Gruffalo Craft is now complete. Isn't it fun creating your very own Gruffalo art. You might want to try other forms of art such as drawing and painting to create some more fun Gruffalo pictures with the kids.
You may also like to try Quilling some other Gruffalo Characters. If you do please do share with me on social media. I'd love to see your creations.
Angela x
💡 Pro Tip: Encourage children to experiment with different quilling shapes to create unique expressions and poses for their Gruffalo characters.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Use Brown and Cream Quilling Paper: Utilize brown quilling paper for the Gruffalo's body and cream quilling paper for details like tusks and claws.
- Prepare the Pieces: Create individual quilled shapes for the body, arms, legs, head, ears, and feet. This allows for more precision and helps you assemble the Gruffalo easily.
- Assemble the Gruffalo: Glue the quilled pieces onto a piece of cardstock or paper. This step brings the Gruffalo to life, as the layers come together to form the character.
- Add Facial Features: Cut out yellow and brown eyes from cardstock, and use green cardstock for the nose. These elements will add personality and make the Gruffalo’s face expressive.
- Detail the Face: Use white paper to craft the Gruffalo's teeth and glue them onto the face. This gives your character a fierce and fun look.
- Create the Background: Use yellow and green cardstock to add elements like grass or a forest setting behind the Gruffalo. This helps create a scene and enhances the overall design.
💭 FAQs
You'll need brown and cream quilling paper, glue, yellow and green cardstock, and a background piece of paper or card to create this craft.
Yes, it's beginner-friendly and ideal for kids, offering a simple introduction to paper quilling techniques. It’s a great way to start learning this fun craft.
The entire project takes approximately 20 minutes, making it a quick and enjoyable activity for children. It’s perfect for a short, creative craft session.
Absolutely! It makes a charming addition to your home decor, adding a personal touch to your living space. It’s a beautiful way to personalize any room.
Gruffalo Pictures A Fun Quilling Craft Idea For Kids
Materials
- Brown Quilling paper
- Cream Quilling paper
- Glue – We love Elmers Glue
- Yellow and green cardstock
- Paper or card for the background
Instructions
- You will need to begin by finding around 8 pieces of brown quilling paper. Follow the picture below to create the Gruffalo character’s body arms, hands, legs head ears and feet.
- Prepare the quilled horns of the Gruffalo character, make tiny hand and feet claws using the cream quilling paper.
- Once you have the pieces all made, begin to glue the gruffalo to a peice of paper or card.
- Now the quilled paper is glued, add yellow and brown eyes made from cardstock or paper, the gruffalos teeth and the gruffalo’s nose using a dot of green card.
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so cute and fairly easy to do, love it!