Kid Craft: Baby Owls

How cute are these little big-eyed babies?! I love them!

This simple Baby Owl Craft is an easy way to add a touch of autumn to your home.

Here’s a list of supplies you’ll need,

most of which are probably in your house right now!

– cardboard tubes (empty toilet paper rolls to be exact)

– cupcake liners (just 2 per owl). Wilton has some fresh and unique designs!

– scrap paper (not much; just enough for the eyes and beak)

– scissors (again for the eyes and beak)

– a hot glue gun (good old Elmer’s glue works too, just not as quickly)

1- Start by folding in the top of the tube.

2- Add a drop of glue to one side to keep your fold in place.

3- Fold 1 cupcake liner in half.

4- Glue it to the back of the tube to create the wings.

5- For outstretched wings, cut a cupcake liner in half.

6- Glue each half on the back of the tube at a slight angle.

7- Cut another cupcake liner into thirds. Trim off the flat base so only the ruffles remain.

8- Glue each ruffle, starting at the bottom of the tube, to cover the tube with “feathers”.  Add eyes and a beak and Viola!

Happy Fall, y’all!

This was originally posted on East Valley Mom Guide.

 

NEW Recipe: Maple Bacon Apple Bread

Maple Bacon Apple Bread

 

It actually cooled down here this week!

The temperature was only 85°.

It went back up to 95° by the end of the week but for a couple of days it felt like autumn.

 

This season makes me want to bake!

Here's a little something awesome that I made the other day:

I'm pretty sure I could eat a whole loaf in one sitting.

Seriously.

 

I've made apple bread a lot over the years but the bacon was calling to me.

Then the bacon was lonely so I added some maple syrup.

 

Not everyone in my house likes it (MORE FOR ME!!).

I know some people feel like bacon shouldn't be jumping food groups but I love this stuff!

 

Here's how I do it: 

 

Here's how each step looks.

I use a cheese grater to shred the apples right into the bowl.

Your bacon should be cooked before adding it to the bowl.

Make sure you spray your loaf pans evenly and really well.

 

I hope your family enjoys it as much as I do!

It's a little slice of bacon heaven. =)

Happy Fall, y'all!