Today on Craft Play Learn I am sharing this fantastic and fun Pocahontas Christmas Ornament and craft idea. I've not seen too many Pocahontas crafts online and so I wanted to share this simple Pocahontas Mickey ears ideas and free printable! Enjoy!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Nature-Inspired Design: The craft ties in Pocahontas’ love for nature, making it perfect for kids to explore natural elements like leaves, feathers, and earthy tones.
- Fun Learning Opportunity: Along with crafting, kids can learn about Pocahontas and her story, making it an educational and creative activity.
- A Memorable Keepsake: This handmade ornament can be cherished for years to come, serving as a special reminder of childhood creativity and Disney magic.
Is Pocahontas Real?
Pocahontas was a Native American woman and daughter of the Chief Powhatan. Pocahontas was born around 1595 and was given the birth name of Matoaka. Pocahontas was around 10 years old when John Smith arrived in Jamestown Virginia. In reality she did not have a relationship with John Smith, however she does in the movie.
Is Pocahontas a Disney Princess?
The answer is yes! Pocahontas is Native American and was the first American Disney Princess. The second American Disney princess was Tiana from the movie, The Princess and the frog.
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make This Disney Christmas Ornament
- Step 1: Download the free printable Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas ornament cut out two round black ears and one of each of the other pieces. Glue the ears behind the head and the other pieces to the front.
- Step 3: For each John Smith ornament cut two yellow ears and one of each of the other pieces.
- Step 4: Glue the ears behind the head and the other pieces to the front. Add glitter to both ornaments.
💡 Pro Tip: Step back and view your piece from several directions to catch slight alignment issues before drying—it sharpens your symmetry instincts over time.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Ear Spacing: Place both ears the same distance from the center line to avoid visual tilting and ensure a stable, unified overall structure.
- Mirrored Shapes: Flip side elements as mirror images to strengthen symmetry and improve the finished ornament’s overall aesthetic and composition.
- Center Alignment: Align the core features vertically so the design looks balanced and centered, especially when the ornament is hung on display.
- Even Layering: Apply glitter, fabric, or paper embellishments equally on both sides to avoid sagging or bulky spots during final assembly.
- Color Balance: Spread color accents and tones evenly across the surface to prevent strong color clusters from drawing focus to one side.
- Size Matching: Make sure added details—like feathers or trims—are equal in scale so they don’t distract from the main ornament shape.
💭 FAQs
Kids learn that where you place feathers or strands can lead attention. It trains them to guide the viewer subtly through the piece.
Yes, placing parts on left, right, or center builds directional awareness. They start thinking about how visual cues guide interpretation.
Children place accents that naturally point outward or downward. This guides their eye to follow lines, reinforcing how direction shapes visual flow.
Yes, choosing where shapes tilt or trail shows how placement controls motion. Kids begin reading movement through arrangement rather than action.
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