Animals

Animals make the best creative inspiration. From marine life to bugs to the African Wild, we have so many animal crafts for kids to choose from!

  • 3D macaw parrot craft

    I’m super excited to share our latest printable template—a 3D macaw parrot craft. The Macaw ‘pops’ off a page decorated with vibrant jungle leaves. This 3D papercraft is a fun way for kids to practice fine motor skills and support rainforest or Amazon Jungle-themed learning. It also makes cool wallart.  Get the template here Who…

  • Great white shark craft

    Make a paper great white shark craft swimming on a textured ocean background using our printable template. The shark’s fin pops out from the page giving it a cool 3D effect. This is a great project to support learning about sharks, and it’s simple and fun to make too! You can get the template here…

  • Printable pom-pom panda

    If you like pandas and you like pom poms, you’re going to love our latest printable template! With it, you can create a fluffy pom-pom panda craft. You might also like our pom pom hedgehogs Seriously, how cute are pandas? Something about their fluffiness, their bumbling walk, and their big, black, eyes make me go…

  • Paper snake craft

    This paper chain snake craft is based on two exotic-looking species of python which live in Australia’s tropical Daintree Rainforest. The yellow patterned snake (named Pretzel by my daughter) is a Jungle Carpet python, and the green spotted snake is a beautiful Green Tree python. If you’ve never seen one of these snakes in real…

  • Finger knit snake craft

    Here’s an easy finger knit snake craft using chunky yarn, pom poms and felt. Don’t worry, these guys are harmless and will leave you alone so long as you don’t step on them! This easy yarn craft was first published in 2018 and has been updated and re-shared for today’s audience. You might also like…

  • Bug crafts for kids

    Today I’m sharing over 20 bug crafts for kids! Whether you love’em or hate’em in real life, insect crafts are LOTS of fun. They are a great way to help kids learn and appreciate our six-legged friends. You might also like these Summer crafts for kids There is no shortage of bugs where we live….

  • Nature art bugs

    Make nature art bugs from leaves and twigs. This creative leaf art really pops on bright painted backgrounds made from recycled cardboard and makes a fun wall art idea. You might also like our paper towel earth sun catchers Insects are fascinating. I’ve always encouraged my kids to indulge their curiosity when it comes to…

  • Green tree paper frog

    Today we’re sharing how to make a paper frog inspired by the Green Tree frog species from Tropical North Queensland. It’s easier than it looks, and is part of our series featuring Daintree Animal crafts for kids. Check out our Paper Plate Cassowary and Paper chain Pythons too. This kids’ craft idea was first published…