Get ready for autumn with this adorable paper hedgehog craft! Ideal for little hands, it uses simple materials and helps develop cutting and sticking skills. As the leaves start to change, bring the colours of autumn indoors with this charming craft. Imagine your little hedgehog nestled amongst some colourful leaves or sat on a windowsill!
- 1 Coloured sheet
- White paper
- Scissors
- Infinity colour pencil
- Glue stick
- 1 Pompom
how to make a paper autumn hedgehog
Step 1
Gather the necessary materials and download and print the “Hedgehog” template which will be the head and body of your animal.
Step 2
Colour the hedgehog in the colours of your choice (front and back). And cut it out.
Step 3
Fold the coloured sheet in half lengthwise and cut out thin strips of about 1cm.
Step 4
Fold a paper strip, glue it to the back of the hedgehog, and point the fold inwards to make the spine.
Step 5
Fold a paper strip, glue it to the back of the hedgehog, and point the fold inwards to make a spine.
Step 6
Continue adding spines all the way around the hedgehog’s back as shown in the image.
Step 7
Once you’ve gone all the way around, add a second layer of spines to make it extra spiky.
Step 8
Glue the front of the hedgehog onto the back with the spines to finish the body.
Step 9
Glue the pompom on the nose to complete its face.
Step 10
Here’s your very own autumn hedgehog, all finished!
