Monster crafts and activities

Here’s a monstrous collection of monster crafts and activities for kids!

There are paper crafts, DIY toys, art ideas, printables and more.

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Do you find monsters funny, hideous, or scary? Maybe they’re a combination of all three. In any case, they’re always a fun theme to base crafts and activities on. Especially at Halloween time (although monsters hide under the bed and in kids’ bedroom closets year round, don’t they? haha)

Today we’ve got a round-up of over 30 monster craft ideas both from our own archives and bloggers around the world. Whether you’re crafting in the classroom or at home, with toddlers and preschoolers, older kids or tweens, there’s sure to be something to keep your little monster busy.

Monster crafts and activities for kids

Make some 3D monster portraits from construction paper using our printable template
How fun are these monster paper crowns complete with googly eyes? By Fantastic Fun and Learning
Create a simple set of paper bag monster puppets, by Simple Every Day Mom
I love these colourful shape monster magnets, by Moms and Crafters

These egg carton monsters make a great Halloween recycling craft
These felt monster children are so sweet! By The Soccer Mom Blog
Make some cut paper cut monster art from construction paper, by Walking By the Way

Love these adorable straw monster puppets, by Crafts by Ria
Here are some super-easy paper bowl monsters by Crafts on Sea
Bookworms are going to love these pet monster bookmarks by Kids Craft Room

These peg monsters with fluffy yarn hair are super easy to make
Make yarn monsters like these ones by Blue Bear Wood
This fluffy yarn monster was made using pom pom trimmings
Easy-peasy yarn-wrapped toilet paper roll monsters by Danya Banya

Make some easy peasy pom pom monsters like these. The template is free.

Make sight word practice fun with a monster munch sight word game
Shape monster softies are a simple first sewing project, the printable pattern is free
Make a quirky pencil topper monster like these ones
How fun are these paper shape monsters? by Messy Little Monster

Upcycle matchboxes into munching monster puppets
Create a sea monster costume from an upcycled cardboard box
Here’s a fun monster slime recipe by Only Passionate Curiosity

Get kids giggling with this free set of printable monster jokes
Here’s an adorable set of craft stick monster bookmarks, by Darcy and Brian
Make some balloon monster decorations using our free printable monster features
Here’s a super-simple paper plate monster craft, by Simple Every Day Mom

Love these bright and colourful paper roll monsters by Arty Crafty Kids
Make some furry Harry Potter book monsters, by Mama Smiles
These tie-dye coffee filter monsters look so cool! by ABC’s of Literacy
You can find the printable to make these snapping peg monster puppets over at Moms and Crafters

We made these monster lanterns from recycled yoghurt pots. THey’d make a cool decoration for your Halloween parties
Kids will love making shape monsters with this printable by Fantastic Fun and Learning
This monster blow art looks like so much fun! by Glitter on a Dime

Are you inspired to get making some monsters? What are you waiting for? Get out the glue, scissors, cardboard tubes, paint and get started. If you need googly eyes for your project, why not try our free printable paper googly eyes for a more eco-friendly version?