How To Make Fun Wintery Creatures From Corks

 ‘Tis the season of popping corks! Why not save some up to re-use and create fun creatures? They’re great for playing naughts ands crosses/tic-tac-toe, and could make sweet gifts for children to make for their friends too.

We’ve made Penguins and Snowmen, but with twig or cardboard antlers and brown paint, you could also make reindeer; or a whole host of other creatures: Your imagination is the limit!

You will need:

  • 8 Corks
  • White and Black Paint
  • Googly eyes
  • Felt tip pens
  • Paintbrush

Optional: Felt Scraps and Glue


1. Paint four corks white.

2. Paint a white ‘tummy’ on the other four corks and cover the rest in black paint.

3. When the paint is dry, add the details. Black felt-tip eyes, mouth and buttons and an orange felt-tip nose for the snowman. Googly eyes and a felt-tip orange beak for the penguin.

4. Use felt scraps to add details like a scarf to the snowman - or maybe a bow-tie for the penguin!

5. Draw an naughts and crosses grid on a piece of paper or square of felt, and get playing!

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