Have you ever wondered why we have a cute cork sheep as the Craft Invaders logo? The reason is simple. Our ‘How to Make a Cute Cork Sheep’ post was our very first craft tutorial that we posted online. Not surprisingly, this post never received many views in the early days so I thought it was time that I updated it and shared it with you all again.
There is no lovelier sight than a English spring meadow full of cute little lambs. We now have them in the house and garden too, and so can you! All you need is a couple of corks (something I always seem to have!), a few matchsticks, and some yarn.
How to Make a Cute Cork Sheep
Gather your bits and pieces. Take one cork and cut it in half, then cut one of those halves into 2 semi circles. These will be the head. Paint all your pieces and 4 of the matchsticks black.
Wind the yarn around the whole cork, and stick a little to one end (the front). Use a Bradawl to make 4 holes to slot the legs into.
Glue the head pieces together and add some eyes and perhaps a tuft of hair.
Use half a matchstick to attach the head to the body (using the Bradawl to again make the holes). We also used a slither of cork to make a tail. Stand back and admire your cute little cork sheep!
Why not make a whole farmyard of little cork animals – we’re planning on trying pigs next! If you enjoyed this craft tutorial and want some more recycled craft inspiration, why not check out our Making a Bottle Garden and Recycled Magazine Basket posts.
The Craft Invaders makes may have become a bit more refined since this first tutorial but we still have a soft spot for our cute cork sheep:)
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Ahhhhhhh finally. I never realized you’d posted a tutorial way back when on how to make this little cutie pie. I’ve always loved that little sheep
Me too. I keep thinking how I should get a more ‘grown-up’ favicon but love him too much (and we should all remember where we came from!) x
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Thanks for featuring us Jenny x
I love this! What a great use of corks and the sheep look so sweet. I will definitely need to pin this. Thanks so much for linking up to #Howtosunday :) x
They do Look really cute – keep meaning to try some other animals. Thanks for having us on How to Sunday x
How cute are these! They’re great, love ’em! #HowtoSundays
Angela x
Thanks Angela, they are such fun to make :)
Such a cute idea and something I would not have thought about making. Thank you. One I’ll have a go at x
They are lovely and simple to make, and a great excuse to get a bottle of wine in x
I’ve been drinking wine all week in preparation for this craft! lol I love these little sheep – my boys are excited to make them. We need one more cork then we are away! Thanks so much for linking up with #bloggerclubuk x
That’s true craft dedication! You’ll have to post the pictures when you make them :)
I love your cork sheep Sarah, a fab idea & they do look so cute. Thanks for sharing x
Thanks Sarah, they are great fun to make :)
Sooo sweet, although lamb also nice roasted then munched with homemade mint and apple jelly
Haha, we did enjoy your lovely mint and apple jelly – in fact you should start doing some guest posts for us – I’ll save you a slot for next month xxx
Aww such a good idea and what a cute little sheep. I think 5 this may be a bit top fiddly for my 2year old..I might give if a go though xx #BloggerClubUK
They are great fun to make, I keep meaning to try some other animals. The one in the photo sits on my desk, and looks over me while I am blogging :)
Such a cute idea
Thanks Vicky, they are ever so easy to make :)
Super sheep! And a great excuse to combine some wine drinking and craft. #trash2treasure
It is the perfect excuse! Thanks for dropping by x
Great idea, super simple but super cute… and fun to play with after too!! #trash2treasure
Think I play with them more than the kids, thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment x
This is a genius idea, I’m going to have to give it a go (glug)no hardship there! So clever and they look very like our Jacobs Sheep too! I wonder if I can make more animals up with a similar theme? I did do a pig winding pink wool round a toilet roll, I’ll see if I can convert it to this cork method. Thank you for sharing with me on #Trash2Treasure.
Oh pigs would be really cute, of course you’d need a bottle of rose for that one!
That sheep is really cute. Lovely simple idea. #Trash2Treasure
Thanks for popping in x
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