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!

  • Dancing flamingo puppet

    How cute is this dancing flamingo puppet you can make from chunky yarn and a few additional bits and pieces. Scroll down for the full tutorial and free printable face details.  This marionette DIY toy idea is suitable for older kids, tweens and teens. Or big kids at heart (like me!). You might also like…

  • Glow bug craft

    This glow bug craft for kids is a cool way to upcycle used plastic yoghurt tubs. Keep them as DIY night lights or simple decorations if you don’t want to bother with the LED candles we’ve used to light them up. There is a free printable template for the eyes, wings and other bug parts. …

  • DIY firefly art project

    Today we’re sharing a DIY firefly art idea that doubles as a cereal box upcycling project. Best of all, it lights up just like real fireflies! This craft is suited to older kids, tweens, teens, and adults — although there is no reason why younger kids couldn’t make it with a little help too. You…

  • hand sewn jellyfish craft

    Today we’re sharing a super cute hand-sewn jellyfish craft for kids. Use our free printable template to sew a big jellyfish, a medium jellyfish, or an itty-bitty baby jellyfish. Or all three, because more jellyfish together have more fun! As a special extra, we’ve even included a deadly box jellyfish from Northern Australia. This craft…

  • Shark paper bracelet

    Want to make a printable shark paper bracelet?  This easy craft is a fun, quick, no-fuss shark activity for kids of all ages (we also have a dinosaur version). It’s also a good opportunity to talk to your kids about sharks and the important role they play in our oceans’ ecosystem. You might also like…

  • tissue paper jellyfish craft

    Today we’re showing you how to create a bioluminescent tissue paper jellyfish craft! These jellyfish are easier than they look to make (although damn hard to photograph!). Best of all, they light up in the dark with the help of an LED colour changing candle. You could even say they create their own light, just…

  • Yarn turtle craft

    Here’s a fun and easy yarn turtle craft kids can make using our DIY pom pom maker plus a free printable template. They’re made using the same technique as our fluffy-tum pandas and also our popular pom pom hedgehogs. You might also like these yarn crafts for kids This turtle craft combines a beautiful ocean…

  • Reptile crafts for kids

    Ready for some reptilian fun? Here are 20 reptile crafts for kids, from snakes to crocodiles and geckos to turtles – reptiles are some of the most interesting creatures on earth! You might also like these Dinosaur crafts for kids Secretly I love snakes. Why? because they sit around sunbaking all day long, which is…