Sheep Craft with Cotton Balls {FREE Template} • In the Bag Kids' Crafts

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We have made lots of sheep crafts on this site. (They are just so darn cute!) But this is actually our first sheep craft with cotton balls…AND it’s interactive! Use the printable template to make crafting easier. And once the sheep craft is put together, just pull the string, and his ears wiggle. It’s seriously adorable. Don’t you think?

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SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG

2 Paper plates (9-inch coated)
Scissors
Single hole punch
Metal brads
Cotton balls
Elmer’s glue
Markers
White yarn
2 Googly eyes (self-adhesive are best)
Sheep craft template

Have you ever just wanted crafting with your kids to be easier…and with way less mess? I’ve got you! We do things a little bit differently here for just that reason. First of all, we keep things simple…no glitter, no cardboard, no hot glue…you get the picture. Second, we stick to a list of basic supplies that we use like a capsule wardrobe, mixing and matching pieces for amazing results. This list is just 27 items that fit into one bag, and they are all you need to make every single creative project on this site and in our kids’ crafts collections. It’s that easy.

How to Make a Sheep Craft with Cotton Balls

Step 1: Use the Printable Sheep Craft Template

Print out the sheep craft template
Use it to cut the head out of one paper plate and the ears out of another.
Then take your single hole punch and punch the holes where they are marked on the template

Step 2: Add the Cotton

Glue some cotton balls on to the top of the sheep’s head using the Elmer’s glue.
Be sure not to cover the holes where you will attach his ears.

SHEEP CRAFT WITH COTTON BALLS STEP 2 — STEP 2

Step 3: Add the Sheep Ears

Attach each of the sheep’s ears using a metal brad.
*Be sure to put the brad through the second hole on each ear. We will need the other hole later.

Step 4: Give Your Sheep Craft a Smile

It’s time to add some details to your adorable sheep.
Using a marker, draw on a nose and mouth.
Then put the googly eyes in place.
Finally, use your markers to add whatever other details you like to your sheep craft with cotton balls.

SHEEP CRAFT WITH COTTON BALLS STEP 4 — STEP 4

Step 5: Finish Off Your Sheep Craft

Time to make your sheep’s ears wiggle.
Cut a piece of yarn about 8 inches long.
Tie one end to the hole in one of the ears and the other end to the hole in the other ear. The ears should be at the side of the sheep’s head when the yarn is extended.
Next, cut a piece of yarn about 12 inches long and tie one end to the center of your other string.
Trim away the excess yarn from the knots.

Turn it into a Sunday School Craft

There are so many wonderful Bible stories that have sheep in them, like the story of the lost sheep. It’s a beautiful story, and if you tell it in your Sunday School class or Junior Church, this would be a fun activity to follow it up. Let all of the kiddo take home their very own sheep to remind them that they are never lost and are so very important to someone. It’s the perfect visual reminder of the story they were taught.