Easy Quilled Hedgehog Craft

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Do you like to do crafts with your kids? This paper hedgehog quilling craft is a perfect activity to do with your kids. Plus, they are super cute!

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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make Hedgehog Craft Step by Step Directions
🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips for Easy Quilled Hedgehog Craft
💭 FAQs
Easy Hedgehog Quilling Craft
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft

Adorably Spiky: The quilled paper gives this little hedgehog its signature spines in the cutest, most colorful way possible.
Intro to Paper Quilling: It's a great beginner project for kids to learn the basics of rolling and shaping paper strips.
Perfect for Fall Vibes: This craft pairs perfectly with autumn themes, forest animals, or woodland storytime fun!

🎨 Supplies Needed

🖌️ How To Make Hedgehog Craft Step by Step Directions

This Hedgehog quilling craft is a super easy craft that both adults and kids can enjoy. It may be challenging for younger kids, but is a great way to build their fine motor skills. With a little scaffolding small children can do this craft, too! Below, you will find the step by step directions to make this hedgehog craft.

Step 1: Take 20 inches and 18 inches long quilling strips. Prepare loose coil patterns with them. I used a dark brown 20 inch strip for the hedgehog’s body and light brown 18 inches strip for the hedgehog’s head.

Step 2: Press the light brown loose coil slightly on any side to create a pointy edge.

Step 3: Press the light brown loose coil on 2 more points at the opposite side of the first point.

Step 4: Use 2 inches light brown strips to create triangle shapes. These will be the spikes of the hedgehog. Make as many as you need.

Step 5: Use 4 inches black coloured quilling strips to create 3 tight coils. These will be the legs (2) and the nose (1) of the hedgehog.

Step 6: As the hedgehog is 2 dimensional and shows only one side we will need to prepare only 1 eye and the mouth pattern for it. Cut out 1 round shape from white craft paper and a mouth pattern from pink craft paper; sizes of both items should be appropriate to the size of the hedgehog’s body.

Step 7: On a dark colored craft paper glue the big loose coil (the body) and the shape (the head) prepared in step 3. Both quilled pieces should be adjacent to each other.

Step 8: Now carefully cut the craft paper tracing around the quilled parts.

Step 9: Start to glue the spikes from the top side of the body part. Attach as many spikes as you want.

Step 10: Attach as many spikes as you want.

Step 11: Finally glue the eyes and the mouth pattern on the head part of the hedgehog. Also attach the legs and the nose.

Step 12: Allow the glue to dry completely. If you liked this craft, check out our Unicorn Quilling craft, Black Cat Quilling Project, or our Guffalo Quilling Craft.

💡 Pro Tip: Encourage creativity by allowing kids to choose different colors for the spikes or add accessories like a tiny scarf to make each hedgehog unique.

🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips for Easy Quilled Hedgehog Craft

Select Appropriate Quilling Strips: Use a 20-inch dark brown strip for the body and an 18-inch light brown strip for the head. This size ensures the hedgehog's proportions are balanced.
Shape the Head Accurately: After creating a loose coil with the light brown strip, pinch it at three points to form a triangular shape, giving the head a distinct appearance.
Create Uniform Spikes: Cut 2-inch light brown strips and shape them into triangles. Make multiple spikes to give the hedgehog a full and spiky look.
Craft Detailed Features: Use 4-inch black strips to make tight coils for the nose and legs. Additionally, cut out a small white circle for the eye and a pink shape for the mouth to add character.
Assemble on Dark Craft Paper: Glue the body and head onto a dark-colored craft paper. This background enhances the hedgehog's features and provides a sturdy base.
Layer the Spikes Effectively: Start attaching the spikes from the top of the body, layering them to create depth and a realistic spiky texture.

💭 FAQs

What materials are needed for the hedgehog quilling craft?

You'll need quilling paper strips, craft paper (white, pink, and grey), a black Sharpie, craft glue, a slotted quilling tool, and scissors.

How do I create the hedgehog quilling craft?

Create loose coils for the body and head, shape the head with points, and add triangle spikes and tight coils for legs and nose. Glue all parts on dark craft paper.

Is this craft suitable for children?

Yes, you can personalize your hedgehog by choosing different colors for the quilling strips or adding accessories like bows or hats to give it a unique look.

Is this craft suitable for children?

Absolutely! This engaging activity boosts creativity and sharpens fine motor skills, making it a perfect hands-on experience for kids to enjoy.

Easy Hedgehog Quilling Craft

This is a tutorial for making a hedgehog quilling craft.

Prep Time10

Active Time10

Total Time20

Keyword: hedgehog craft, paper craft

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Author: Angela Milnes

Materials

Quilling paper strips
Craft paper – white pink and grey
Black sharpie
Craft glue
Slotted quilling tool
Scissors

Instructions

Take 20 inches and 18 inches long quilling strips. Prepare loose coil patterns with them. I used a dark brown 20 inch strip for the hedgehog’s body and light brown 18 inches strip for the hedgehog’s head.
Press the light brown loose coil slightly on any side to create a pointy edge.
Press the light brown loose coil on 2 more points at the opposite side of the first point.
Use 2 inches light brown strips to create triangle shapes. These will be the spikes of the hedgehog. Make as many as you need.
Use 4 inches black coloured quilling strips to create 3 tight coils. These will be the legs (2) and the nose (1) of the hedgehog.
As the hedgehog is 2 dimensional and shows only one side we will need to prepare only 1 eye and the mouth pattern for it. Cut out 1 round shape from white craft paper and a mouth pattern from pink craft paper; sizes of both items should be appropriate to the size of the hedgehog’s body.
On a dark colored craft paper glue the big loose coil (the body) and the shape (the head) prepared in step 3. Both quilled pieces should be adjacent to each other.
Now carefully cut the craft paper tracing around the quilled parts.
Start to glue the spikes from the top side of the body part. Attach as many spikes as you want.
Attach as many spikes as you want.
Finally glue the eyes and the mouth pattern on the head part of the hedgehog. Also attach the legs and the nose. Allow the glue to dry completely.