Unicorn Pictures Quilling Project for Kids

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Unicorn pictures are pretty cool. Whether your making a piece of art for your sketchbook or creating fun Unicorn pictures to frame and put on your bedroom wall, here is a fun Unicorn craft idea you will love.

💖 Why You'll Love This Craft

Whimsical Paper Play: Kids transform simple paper strips into a magical unicorn, blending creativity with fine motor skill development.
Confidence Through Crafting: With easy-to-follow steps, even young crafters can create a masterpiece they’ll be proud to display.
Perfect for Storybook Decor: This enchanting quilled unicorn makes a delightful addition to bedrooms, classrooms, or storytime corners.

🎨 Supplies Needed

Quilling paper strips
Craft paper – black, cream and pink
Craft glue
Slotted quilling tool
Scissors

Unicorn Pictures Paper Unicorn Quilling Craft.

🖌️ How to Make This Super Cute Quilled Unicorn

Step 1: Select a colour for the unicorn, I chose cream coloured quilling strips. Take 6 quilling strips of the following sizes – one 20 inches, one 12 inches and four 5 inches strips. Prepare loose coil patterns with them. The big coil will be the body, medium coil will be the head and the 4 small coils will be the legs of the unicorn.

Step 2: Use different coloured strips (1.5 – 2 inches) to create curled pieces for the hair and the tail of the unicorn. Simply coil the strips by keeping one end of the strips open. Use cream quilling strips (2 inches) to create two triangle shapes (the ears) and a different coloured (for the horn) strip to create a stretched triangle shape. Cut out a lens shape (mouth) from pink craft paper and 2 closed eye patterns from black craft paper.

Step 3: Prepare a small piece of cream coloured craft paper. Take the big and the medium loose coils and glue them on the paper, placing both coils adjacent to each other. Use scissors to cut the paper by tracing around the glued coils.

Step 4: Now take the 4 small loose coils; glue 2 of them at the bottom side of the large coil, and the others on both sides of it.

Step 5: Carefully and neatly attach the mouth (lens shape) and the eye patterns on the head part.

Step 6: Attach the ears and the horn on the top end of the head.

Step 7: This is the best and fun part! Attach the curled strips with one end open and attach them on any one side of the head, near the ear and attaching the pieces towards the body of the unicorn.

Step 8: Use the curled pieces to create the tail as well. Once you are done with the unicorn pattern allow the glue to dry.

Done!

💡 Pro Tip: Encourage kids to experiment with different color combinations for the mane and tail. This personalization fosters creativity and makes each unicorn unique.

🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips for DIY Space Rocket Pencil Toppers

Start with Loose Coils: Use cream-colored quilling strips to create one large coil for the body, a medium coil for the head, and four small coils for the legs. This forms the basic structure of your unicorn.
Create Colorful Curls: Use 1.5–2 inch colored strips to make curled pieces for the mane and tail. Coil the strips, leaving one end open, to achieve a flowing hair effect.
Craft the Facial Features: Cut a lens shape from pink craft paper for the mouth and two closed eye patterns from black craft paper. These add character to your unicorn's face.
Assemble on Craft Paper: Glue the body and head coils onto a piece of cream-colored craft paper, then cut around them to create a base. This provides a sturdy foundation for your design.
Attach Legs and Details: Glue the four small coils as legs beneath the body coil. Add the mouth, eyes, ears, and horn to complete the unicorn's features.
Add the Mane and Tail: Attach the curled strips near the ear for the mane and at the back for the tail. This gives your unicorn a whimsical and dynamic appearance.

💭 FAQs

What is the main idea behind the Unicorn Pictures Quilling Project?

This craft involves creating a unicorn image using paper quilling techniques, allowing children to develop fine motor skills and creativity through a fun, hands-on activity.

What materials are needed for this craft?

Materials include quilling paper strips, craft paper in black, cream, and pink, craft glue, a slotted quilling tool, and scissors, providing a simple setup for crafting.

How is the unicorn picture assembled?

After forming coils for the body, head, and legs, additional features like the horn, ears, mane, and tail are created using curled strips and attached to complete the unicorn design.

Can this craft be used for educational purposes?

Yes, this activity enhances fine motor skills and creativity, making it suitable for classroom settings, themed parties, or as a fun family project.