We all love the movie The Lion King right? Well I certainly do and I really love Simba the main character, his cheeky looks and cheeky grin. He is a real character and today we are making a Simba themed ornament that the kids will love.
I really hope you enjoy this fun Disney themed craft. We do have lots here on the Craft Play Learn. You may even enjoy these fantastic The Lion King painted rocks here on the blog. I'm sure you will love them!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Circle of Crafting Fun: Combines the magic of Mickey with the roar of Simba for one wild and wonderful DIY.
- Great for Jungle Themes: Perfect for animal unit studies, safari parties, or Lion King movie marathons.
- Super Cute Photo Prop: These ears are a hit for dress-up and snap-worthy moments your kids will love.
🖌️ How to Make This Super Cute Simba Craft
- Step 1: Download and print out the Simba Mickey head ornament template.
- Step 2: Pay close attention to the colors the PDF instructs you to print each page on. Start assembling Simba by gluing the muzzle, nose and eyes onto the face.
- Step 3: Use crayons or markers to color in the eyes and area under the eyes.
- Step 4: Glue the inner ear pieces onto the ears and then glue the ears behind the face. Look at the photos to help guide you.
- Step 5: Glue the puff of hair behind the face, between each ear. Carefully add white glue to the areas you’d like to glitter. Add glitter and shake off excess. If glitter is not your thing, you can absolutely leave this part out of the process.
- Step 6: Cut a small bit of ribbon, thread or twine and loop it. Glue this behind Simba. If you’d like to cover the glued ribbon, simply add a circle the same color as Simba to the back.
Your Simba Mickey Ears ornament is done and ready for your christmas tree!
💡 Pro Tip: For added durability, consider laminating the completed ornament before attaching the hanging loop, ensuring it withstands handling and storage.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Template Alignment: Before cutting, ensure the printed template aligns correctly on the cardstock to maintain proportional features.
- Layer Sequencing: Begin by attaching the facial features, followed by the ears and hair tuft, to preserve the intended character design.
- Edge Smoothing: After cutting, gently smooth the edges of each piece with a craft knife to eliminate any roughness for a polished look.
- Color Matching: Use markers or crayons that closely match the cardstock colors to fill in details, ensuring a cohesive appearance.
- Glue Application: Apply adhesive sparingly to prevent warping; focus on the center of each piece to allow edges to remain flush.
- Drying Time: Allow each glued section to dry completely before proceeding to the next step to maintain structural integrity.
The Lion King Simba Mickey Ears Craft
Materials
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Ribbon
- Thread
- Twine
- Glitter
Instructions
- Download and print out the Simba Mickey head ornament template.
- Pay close attention to the colors the PDF instructs you to print each page on. Start assembling Simba by gluing the muzzle, nose and eyes onto the face.
- Use crayons or markers to color in the eyes and area under the eyes.
- Glue the inner ear pieces onto the ears and then glue the ears behind the face. Look at the photos to help guide you.
- Glue the puff of hair behind the face, between each ear. Carefully add white glue to the areas you’d like to glitter. Add glitter and shake off excess. If glitter is not your thing, you can absolutely leave this part out of the process.
- Cut a small bit of ribbon, thread or twine and loop it. Glue this behind Simba. If you’d like to cover the glued ribbon, simply add a circle the same color as Simba to the back.
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Download Printable
Get this free Printable Lion King Simba Ears Craft Template here!
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