Feathers Flying! The Hilarious Chicken Chase

September 28, 2024 / DIY / Artistic Adventures / Quick Easy Craft Activities / Ages 3 - 5 / Ramp Running Chicken Origami

This cheerful image showcases a charming origami chicken, designed to ramp run. The chicken is predominantly yellow, with bright red detailing for its comb and wattle, and features simple googly eyes. It's positioned on a green, grassy backdrop against a light blue sky. The title,
Ramp Running Chicken Origami, is clearly displayed, and a blurred image of a similar, though
less defined, chicken is visible in the background. The overall style is bright, playful, and
instructional, suggesting a fun and easy-to-follow craft project.

Are the young crafters in your home fascinated by farm animals? Create bouncy chickens and start a running race! With just a piece of coloured cardstock, a few decorations, and a ramp, they'll happily run towards you.

Age: 3-5
Time: Less than 30 minutes
Mess Level: A Bit Messy
Adult supervision required

Materials Needed:

Coloured Cardstock
Scissors
Googly Eyes
Double-Sided Tape

The image shows a collection of craft supplies neatly arranged on a white surface. These include a pair of scissors, a roll of double-sided adhesive tape, two small metallic eyelets, and a stack of coloured paper—a pale yellow sheet layered atop two orange sheets of varying shades. The items are clearly laid out and well-lit, suggesting preparation for a craft project, possibly origami. The overall impression is one of simplicity and readiness for a creative task.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Cut the coloured cardstock into a square and fold it diagonally.

A pale yellow square of paper is folded in half diagonally, creating a crisp isosceles triangle. The fold line runs precisely down the centre, dividing the triangle into two symmetrical halves. The paper lies flat on a plain white background, the even lighting highlighting the clean fold and the uniform colour of the paper. The image is simple and straightforward, clearly showing a single, precise origami fold.

Fold it again along the centre line to form a triangle.

A pale yellow piece of paper, initially folded into a triangle, has been further manipulated. The top point of the triangle is now folded downwards, creating a smaller, inverted triangle at the apex and forming distinct layers of folded paper. The piece lies flat on a plain white background, the even lighting clearly showing the precise folds and the uniform colour. The image depicts a specific stage in a paper-folding process, likely origami.

Fold to create the chicken's legs and feet.

A pale yellow square of paper, following previous folds, has been further manipulated into a more complex shape. The paper now resembles a pointed, symmetrical kite or a simplified bird form, with sharp angles and clean creases. The piece lies flat on a plain white background, the even lighting clearly showing the precise folds and the uniform colour. The image depicts a clear step in a paper-folding process, likely origami, showing a more advanced stage than previous folds.

A pale yellow square of paper, following previous folds, is now folded into a more complex, symmetrical shape. The paper is folded in half, creating a central crease, then the top and bottom points are folded inwards towards the centre crease. The resulting shape is roughly diamond-shaped, with a central vertical slit. The piece lies flat on a plain white background, the even lighting clearly showing the precise folds and uniform colour of the paper. The image depicts another step in a paper-folding process, likely origami, progressing from previous stages.

A pale yellow square of paper, following previous folds, is now shaped like a simple, upright isosceles triangle. The base of the triangle is slightly wider than the top, and the overall form is symmetrical. The paper is neatly folded, with sharp creases, and lies flat against a plain, off-white background. The even lighting clearly shows the paper's uniform colour and the precision of the folds. The image shows another stage in an origami project, building upon previous steps.

Use scissors to cut out the chicken's comb, wings, beak, and wattle.

Five brightly coloured pieces of card are arranged on a plain white background. Two yellow shapes, representing wings, are positioned symmetrically on either side of a small, orange triangle, which forms the chicken's beak. Above the beak is a red shape, representing the comb, and below is another red shape, forming the wattle. The shapes are simple, almost cartoonish, and neatly positioned, suggesting preparation for a craft project. The overall impression is one of a playful and straightforward craft design.

Use double-sided tape to stick these parts and the googly eyes in their corresponding positions.

A hand gently adjusts a completed origami chicken, which stands on a white surface against a light wood-panelled background. The chicken is predominantly cream-coloured, with bright yellow wings and red detailing for its comb and wattle. Simple, round, black googly eyes add to its charm. The overall impression is one of a successfully completed craft project, showcasing a simple yet effective origami design. The image is bright, clean, and focuses on the finished model.

Place the chicken on a ramp, and it can run down from the top.

Feathers Flying! The Hilarious Chicken Chase

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