How To Make A Lucky Owl Keychain

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about parades and green attire; it's a perfect time for crafting too! Imagine gifting a charming Owl Keychain, handcrafted by your little ones, to spread some luck Irish style.

This delightful project gives kids a chance to dive into the spirit of the holiday while creating a keepsake that's both cute and lucky.

Join me as I guide you through making this adorable Owl Keychain, a St. Patrick’s Day craft that's as fun to make as it is to give away. It's the perfect way to sprinkle a bit of magic and creativity into your celebrations!

Step 1

Gather the following material:

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several pieces of crafting felt (green, brown, black and orange)
2 pcs. googly eyes
a piece of green pipe cleaner
a pencil
a piece of pattern paper
crochet thread
a hot glue
a pair of scissors

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Step 2

Fold your pattern paper in half and draw one half of the owl, including its head, wing, and foot. This will help you make a symmetrical owl. After drawing, carefully cut out your owl pattern..

Step 3

Using the owl pattern you just made, cut out the owl's main body from brown crafting felt. This piece will form the background of our owl.

Step 4

Fold the owl pattern along its side and cut out to isolate the wing portion. This way, you'll have a separate wing pattern.

Step 5

Now, using your scissors, cut out the foot of the owl from the pattern..

Step 6

Take the head and body part of your pattern (excluding the ears) and use it to cut a green piece of felt. This green felt will be our owl's frontal body..

Step 7

Glue the googly eyes onto the narrow upper part of the green body piece. This begins to bring our owl to life.

Step 8

Gently remove any excess felt from above the owl's eyes to clean up the look.

Step 9

Position and glue the green body onto the center of the brown body, making sure that the brown head portion peeks out from above.

Step 10

Cut two small strips from the orange felt and attach them to the sides of the owl's body as little wings or side feathers.

Step 11

Snip a small, pointed triangle from orange felt for the owl's beak and glue it below the eyes.

Step 12

From the green felt, cut a tiny shamrock. This adds a lucky charm to our owl.

Step 13

Cut a 5 to 8 cm piece of the green pipe cleaner. Glue one end to your shamrock, making a magical wand.

Step 14

Craft a small hat from green felt that will fit your owl's head. Add a tiny strip of black felt around the brim for decoration.

Step 15

Attach the shamrock wand to the owl's left side and then glue the hat onto its head at a jaunty angle.

Step 16

Cut a 7 to 10 cm piece of crochet thread, form a loop, and glue it to the back of the owl's hat. This will be how you hang your keychain.

Step 17

You've done it! Your adorable, lucky owl keychain is ready to bring a bit of magic wherever you go.

Carry a Little Luck Every Day

Creating this lucky owl keychain is not just a fun crafting activity but also a way to bring a little extra charm into your life. Whether it's for you or a gift for someone special, this whimsical keychain adds a personal touch to everyday items. Enjoy your crafting, and may this little owl bring you good fortune!

Kids love this craft because it lets them play with different materials and colors, and they end up with a cute and quirky charm they can show off or give away. It's a creative project that encourages kids to follow instructions while allowing for personal touches, making each Lucky Owl Charm truly one-of-a-kind!

Crafting a Lucky Owl Keychain is an exciting, hands-on activity that allows kids to express their creativity and preschoolers to work on fine motor skills. It’s a playful way to introduce the theme of luck and St. Patrick’s Day.

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