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!

  • Toilet Roll Dinosaurs

    Make a pair of paper roll dinosaurs as a fun upcycling and DIY toy craft idea. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make both a diplodocus and a triceratops using our free printable template. This craft was first published in 2015 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also…

  • firefly craft

    Make a paper roll firefly craft that lights up in the dark, just like a real one! There is a shape template available for download. You might also like these Summer crafts and activities for kids Last week I shared a light-up firefly art project, picturing fireflies dotting the twilight sky like stars. You know…

  • Rocking bee craft

    Here is a simple bee craft idea perfect for preschoolers though to grade school aged kids – a paper plate rocking bee. To make the bee “rock” simply press on it’s back. Buzz Buzz! Bees are a humble and hardworking insect, but the word “bee” often strikes fear into the hearts of people because of…

  • Australian paper plate animals

    Make one of 13 Australian paper plate animals with our latest printable collection! This set of templates is a fun way to support kids learning about Australian animals and includes a selection of Aussie birds, mammals and one reptile (the croc of course!) that can all be created from paper plates. Get the Australian paper…

  • Paper roll love birds

    Upcycle your paper rolls into an adorable pair of paper roll love birds. This is a fun Valentines Day recycling craft for kids of all ages. Free printable template included. You might also like our paper roll love bugs Tweet tweet! How sweet are these paper roll lovebirds?  They are made using a “squash and…

  • 3D Arctic fox craft

    Make a 3D Arctic fox craft with a pop-out paper snout using this printable template. The fox is surrounded by falling snow kids can create by stamping with a cotton bud or Q-tip. This Arctic fox craft is part of our Winter crafts collection, and is fun for kids of all ages with basic cutting,…

  • 3D Paper Mouse

    Make a sweet 3D paper mouse from simple shapes. This craft is perfect for Valentines Day and looks adorable hanging on the wall. Get your printable template here We have an imaginary pet mouse living in our home who goes by the name of Mousie. She is very cheeky, loves sweets (especially donuts) and tickles…

  • Reindeer pillow box

    This reindeer pillow box printable is a quick and easy DIY gift idea that’s perfect as a little something to hand out to kids’ friends. You could also use it as wrapping for gifting small items (like jewelry, or mini stationery items). Best of all, we’re giving the reindeer pillow box template away for free!…