Show off the members of your family with this adorable family tree craft using painted owl pebbles on a wooden tree cutout and mounted on a picture frame.
Initially designed as part of our monthly craft box subscription, we wanted to share the idea with you since we just love how sweet it turned out!
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A Fun Family Tree Craft for the Whole Family
You can easily assemble your own supplies to make this craft at home or alternatively, we also offer the complete kit in our Sustain My Crat Habit shop.
You can customize it however you like and add as many painted rock owls as needed to complete your family tree. We recently shared the tutorial for painting these cut little owls on pebbles so be sure to check that out for more information. How many little owls would you add to your tree?
Materials Needed
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- 8”x8” framed canvas
- Eyelets
- Painted owl rocks
- laser-cut wood tree
- Paints in brown and green
- Paint brushes
- Ribbon, greenery, wood beads, twine
- Hot glue gun
- Paint mixing tray and water
How to Make an Adorable Family Tree Craft with Painted Owl Rocks
I shared the tutorial for this adorable family tree craft on a Facebook Live which you can catch here. Or if you prefer the photo tutorial, continue reading below.
Mix equal parts water and brown paint to create a “stain”. Paint the wood frame with the stain and let dry.
Use the brown stain to paint the tree bark. Create a green stain and apply to leaves. Let dry.
Glue the white canvas into the frame. Glue the painted tree on the canvas.
Roll the wood beads in green stain to dye them. Wipe off excess and let dry. String together onto twine then tie to eyelets.
Make a bow with the ribbon and glue to top left corner of frame. Add in greenery.
Arrange the painted owl pebbles amongst the tree leaves.
And that’s it! Your family tree craft is complete and ready to be displayed. Hang it on the wall, or mount it on a bookcase or gift it to someone you love. It would reall make a sweet gift giving idea for grandparents over the holidays!
More Family-themed Craft Ideas
If you’re looking for more crafts to make for the family or with the family, then these DIYs are just the ticket!
- Penguin Family Portrait Craft with Rocks
- Penguin Family Pebble Art
- Family Tree Craft with Cricut
- DIY Stepping Stones: Starting a Family Tradition
Join our crafting community to find more nature-inspired DIYs and upcycled craft ideas. It feels good to repurpose, upcycle and create with nature!
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Adorable Family Tree Craft with Painted Owl Rocks
Materials
- 8”x8" Framed canvas
- Eyelets
- Painted owl rocks
- laser-cut wood tree
- Paints in brown and green
- Paint brushes
- Embellishments Ribbon, greenery, wood beads, twine
- Hot glue gun with clear craft glue
- Paint mixing tray and water
Instructions
- Mix equal parts water and brown paint to create a “stain”. Paint the wood frame with the stain and let dry.
- Use the brown stain to paint the tree bark. Create a green stain and apply to leaves. Let dry.
- Glue the white canvas into the frame. Glue the painted tree on the canvas.
- Roll the wood beads in green stain to dye them. Wipe off excess and let dry. String together onto twine then tie to eyelets.
- Make a bow with the ribbon and glue to top left corner of frame. Add in greenery.
- Arrange the painted owl pebbles amongst the tree leaves.