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!

  • Easter bunny craft idea

    Make an adorable Easter bunny craft from a paper roll. These little guys are simple to cut out using our free template, then all they need is a little paint and decorations. You might also like our printable Easter bunny baskets You can never have too many Easter bunnies floating around the house, right? Well,…

  • Printable dinosaur jokes

    Here are some fun free printable dinosaur jokes to get the kids giggling.  These illustrated cards are a good way to add a bit of humour to your day. Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine, especially if kids are feeling worried or anxious. These dino cards make a great addition to kids lunch boxes—but…

  • Recycled plastic squid craft

    How adorable is this recycled squid craft by Mini Mad Things? Today as part of our sustainable crafting theme I’m pleased to have Eleanor from Mini Mad Things sharing this easy recycled squid craft for kids. Plastic waste is such a HUGE problem, it’s good to know that plastic can be recycled – and even…

  • Paper fish craft

    Check out these super cute paper fish we made using a tutorial from Easy Paper Projects – the new book by Maggy Woodly of Red Ted Art fame. We were gifted this copy to review and share with our readers. When I had a look through the book I found the projects inside are all…

  • lion craft spoon puppet

    With the new Lion King movie just out (we haven’t seen it yet but would love to) I’ve been thinking of lion craft ideas for kids. The first one I’ve come up with this cute and easy lion spoon puppet. One lion would have been lonely without a friend to keep hime company, plus two…

  • Ladybug rocks

    Today we’re sharing some simple rock art for kids – ladybug rocks! We also made stripy bug rocks and little winged bug rocks. This craft was originally published in March 2013 and has been updated and republished for you today. My girls have a thing for ladybugs. They love to catch them and allow them…

  • Paper roll crafts for kids

    Here are thirty awesome paper roll crafts for kids! You might prefer to call them cardboard tubes or toilet rolls. However you say it they are a fabulous, free craft material so make sure you don’t throw them away. What can you make with paper rolls? I’m about to show you. You might also be…

  • Geometric chicken craft

    Make this easy geometric chicken craft to celebrate Spring! Cut out simple geometric shapes and glue them onto a sheet of coloured construction paper to make a mother hen with three baby chicks tucked under her wing. Get the template here Chickens and their adorable, fluffy, offspring are favourite farm animals of kids around the…