Fuzzy Stick Giraffe Craft

Practice fine motor skills and stand tall with this fuzzy giraffe craft!
Did you know…
There are 8 identified giraffe species? Each species can be identified by their unique spots and coloring! 2 of the 8 giraffe species are considered critically endangered, due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching.
Materials
Gold Glitter Fuzzy Sticks
Natural Fuzzy Sticks (Brown)
Pastel Fuzzy Sticks (Green)
Canvas
Adhesive Wiggly Eyes
Lime Green Marker
Dark Green Marker
Scissors
Glue
Instructions
Step 1.
Gather your materials.

Step 1.
Gather your materials.
Step 2.
Glue together 4 gold glitter fuzzy sticks, end to end.

Step 2.
Glue together 4 gold glitter fuzzy sticks, end to end.
Step 3.
Create a spiral to serve as your giraffe’s belly!

Step 3.
Create a spiral to serve as your giraffe’s belly!
Step 4.
Fold 4 gold glitter fuzzy sticks in half, and then in half again. These will be your giraffe’s legs!

Step 4.
Fold 4 gold glitter fuzzy sticks in half, and then in half again. These will be your giraffe’s legs!
Step 5.
Twist the ends of the folded gold glitter fuzzy sticks to create 4 fuzzy feet.

Step 5.
Twist the ends of the folded gold glitter fuzzy sticks to create 4 fuzzy feet.
Step 6.
Create 6 spirals from gold glitter fuzzy sticks, then pinch two ends of the spirals to make oval shapes.

Step 6.
Create 6 spirals from gold glitter fuzzy sticks, then pinch two ends of the spirals to make oval shapes.
Step 7.
Glue the gold glitter fuzzy sticks from Steps 2-6 to your canvas board, as shown.

Step 7.
Glue the gold glitter fuzzy sticks from Steps 2-6 to your canvas board, as shown.
Step 8.
Cut 1 gold glitter fuzzy stick into 4 even pieces.

Step 8.
Cut 1 gold glitter fuzzy stick into 4 even pieces.
Step 9.
Create spirals from 2 of the 4 pieces, then pinch one end of the circle. These will be the giraffe’s ears.

Step 9.
Create spirals from 2 of the 4 pieces, then pinch one end of the circle. These will be the giraffe’s ears.
Step 10.
Cut 2 small pieces from Step 8 for your giraffe’s ossicones, also known as horns!

Step 10.
Cut 2 small pieces from Step 8 for your giraffe’s ossicones, also known as horns!
Step 11.
Glue down your giraffe’s ears and ossicones, as shown.

Step 11.
Glue down your giraffe’s ears and ossicones, as shown.
Step 12.
Fold 2 brown fuzzy sticks in half twice, and 1 brown fuzzy stick in half three times.

Step 12.
Fold 2 brown fuzzy sticks in half twice, and 1 brown fuzzy stick in half three times.
Step 13.
Cut each fuzzy stick along the folds.

Step 13.
Cut each fuzzy stick along the folds.
Step 14.
Roll each piece into tight spirals. Pinch the edges to make them different shapes, or keep them all circles.

Step 14.
Roll each piece into tight spirals. Pinch the edges to make them different shapes, or keep them all circles.
Step 15.
Glue them to your giraffe’s body to add spots and horns!

Step 15.
Glue them to your giraffe’s body to add spots and horns!
Step 16.
Add 2 adhesive wiggly eyes so your giraffe can see!

Step 16.
Add 2 adhesive wiggly eyes so your giraffe can see!
Step 17.
Your giraffe is hungry! Time to create some leaves. Twist the end of a green fuzzy stick into a small loop.

Step 17.
Your giraffe is hungry! Time to create some leaves. Twist the end of a green fuzzy stick into a small loop.
Step 18.
Cut at about the 2” mark and twist the other end of the fuzzy stick into 2 small loops.

Step 18.
Cut at about the 2” mark and twist the other end of the fuzzy stick into 2 small loops.
Step 19.
Cut a 1” piece from a hot pink fuzzy stick and wrap it around the middle of the green fuzzy stick branch.

Step 19.
Cut a 1” piece from a hot pink fuzzy stick and wrap it around the middle of the green fuzzy stick branch.
Step 20.
Create 4 more leafy branches from full green fuzzy sticks.

Step 20.
Create 4 more leafy branches from full green fuzzy sticks.
Step 21.
Glue down as shown.

Step 21.
Glue down as shown.
Step 22.
Color some grass for your giraffe to stand in with markers.

Step 22.
Color some grass for your giraffe to stand in with markers.