Today we have this super fun and easy paper craft. In fact this easy Disney craft idea is based on the character John Smith from the Disney movie Pocahontas. This is one of many Disney themed paper crafts which I am sure you will love. Check out all our free Disney crafts here on Craft Play Learn!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Adventure-Themed Crafting: Perfect for little explorers, this John Smith craft allows kids to create a character tied to bravery, discovery, and exploration.
- Easy to Make: With simple materials and clear instructions, this craft is perfect for kids to work on independently or as a group activity.
- Fun Keepsake: Once completed, the John Smith craft can be displayed as part of a Disney-inspired collection or added to a holiday tree for extra seasonal fun.
Who Was John Smith?
John Smith was an English soldier, and colonial govenor who played an important part in the colonising of Jamestown Virginia in the 17th century. He arrived in Jamestown in 1607 and helped establish trading between the English and the Native American tribes.
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How to Make This Disney Christmas Ornament
- Step 1: Download the free printable John Smith template. Print each of the pages of both templates on the correct color of card stock. The color is listed at the top of each page. You’ll have extra pieces, so you can use them to make more than one craft.
- Step 2: For each John Smith ornament cut two yellow ears and one of each of the other pieces.
- Step 3: Glue the ears behind the head and the other pieces to the front.
- Step 4: Add glitter to both ornaments. Your John Smith Disney craft is now ready to hang on the tree! Enjoy!
💡 Pro Tip: If you're unsure about alignment, do a dry layout by placing all parts without glue first to double-check proportions before final assembly.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Face Positioning: Start by aligning the face piece vertically to avoid tilting and ensure the rest of the features fall into correct placement naturally.
- Hair Direction: Check the flow of the hair pieces from left to right or right to left, depending on the template, to maintain visual coherence.
- Collar Placement: Attach the collar evenly beneath the chin area, using the neckline curve as a reference to prevent slanting.
- Eye Spacing: Keep the eyes equidistant from the nose line by using a light pencil guideline across the face before gluing.
- Shoulder Angle: Align the shoulders parallel to the bottom edge of the base to preserve anatomical proportion in the overall figure.
- Accessory Location: Add small pieces like straps or belts after major areas are fixed to ensure they sit correctly over layered sections.
John Smith Disney Craft for Kids
Materials
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- Thread
- Twine
- Glitter
Instructions
- Download the free printable John Smith template. Print each of the pages of both templates on the correct color of card stock. The color is listed at the top of each page. You’ll have extra pieces, so you can use them to make more than one craft.
- For each John Smith ornament cut two yellow ears and one of each of the other pieces.
- Glue the ears behind the head and the other pieces to the front.
- Add glitter to both ornaments. Your John Smith Disney craft is now ready to hang on the tree! Enjoy!
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