Adorable Old Book Paper Hedgehog Craft
The Adorable Old Book Paper Hedgehog is a charming and whimsical creation that brings a touch of nostalgia and creativity to any space it adorns. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this unique piece is not only a delightful decoration but also a symbol of the beauty found in upcycling and repurposing materials. Its intricate design, made from pages of a beloved book, emanates a sense of warmth and coziness, making it a perfect addition to bookshelves, desks, or any nook in need of a little character. Whether as a thoughtful gift or a personal treasure, this cute hedgehog is sure to bring a smile to anyone who crosses its path.
Supplies Needed
- Old book
- 2 shades of green paper
- Gold paper
- Orange paper
- Googly eyes
- Black pom pom
- Scissors
- Craft glue
Remove the cover from an old book. Tear 4-5 pages from the book and set aside.
Fold the book page down and inward at an angle.
Now, fold the rest of the page over vertically inward.
At the bottom edge of the page, fold a small corner down.
This will create one end longer and pointier than the other - the longer end will be the face end of the hedgehog.
Continue this process until the book has completely been folded or you are happy with the size of the hedgehog.
If you wish to use only part of the book, simply use a craft knife to trim off the back excess pages from the book.
Next, take 4-5 book loose pages from a book or colored paper, and fold them in half.
Unfold the pages and cut them in half.
Now, stack the halves together, and trim one end into spikes.
Every few folds of the hedgehog, glue a half page with spikes facing upward in between folds.
Do this as many times as you wish, but I suggest every 3-4 pages.
Now, you will attach eyes and a nose to the pointy end of the hedgehog.
If you want to add the leaves around the bottom as shown, you will cut out small squares or rectangles of the colored paper.
Draw or freehand cut out a leaf shape.
Cut little lines around the edges to make the leaf look more natural with fringe.
Use a marker to draw a few little lines on the leaves so they look more life like.
Glue the leaves to the bottom of the outside pages of the hedgehog
Now you can display your hedgehog on a shelf or as a centerpiece
