Draw Your Own Version Of Yowie!

If we don't have markers, colored pencils, or a scanner, what can we use instead?

Instead of a marker for tracing your final outline, use a black gel pen or fine-tip felt pen (step: trace the final outline), and instead of a scanner use a smartphone camera in bright, even light to photograph the finished drawing for the DIY.org upload.

My marker smeared and pencil guide lines are still visible—how can I fix that?

Let the marker lines dry completely (step: let the marker dry), then gently remove leftover pencil guide lines with a soft vinyl eraser (step: gently erase) and retrace any smudged outlines once the ink is dry.

How can I adapt this activity for younger kids or make it more challenging for older kids?

For younger children, simplify by using chunky crayons and drawing large basic shapes for the head and body (steps: lightly sketch basic shapes, add arms/legs), while older kids can add detailed textures like fur or scales and write an extended description and backstory before uploading (steps: add special features, add smaller details, write a short description).

What are some ways to enhance or personalize our Yowie drawing?

Personalize your Yowie by adding mixed-media textures (cotton for fur, glued leaves for the habitat), create a small diorama as the background, then photograph the finished piece and include a fun fact and your signature before uploading to DIY.org (steps: add special features, sketch habitat, take a photo or scan, write a short description, sign your name).