Animal-Themed Crafts

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Animal Jars

These adorable animals double as fabulous storage devices for candy and more.

Bluebird Plate

This 3-D bird and nest scene makes for a lovely spring decoration.

Ox Pin or Magnet

Create a special pin or magnet in celebration of the Year of the Ox!


Animal Jars
Animal Jars

Recycle your empty glass jars to create this adorable animal menagerie. Store beads, building blocks, and buttons in your brand new reused containers. read more

Ox Pin or Magnet
Ox Pin or Magnet

Chinese New Year 2009 is the year of the Ox. Create this cute ox pin to wear, or put a magnet on it and hang it on the fridge in celebration of the Chinese New Year. read more

Easter Bunny Mask
Easter Bunny Mask

Make an adorable bunny mask to dress up for Easter fun! This cute face mask is easy to make and can be dressed up however you like. read more

Easter Chick Centerpiece
Easter Chick Centerpiece

This cute chick makes an adorable centerpiece for your Easter dinner table. Wow your relatives with your creative talents! read more

Easter Bunny Bag
Easter Bunny Bag

This cute bunny bag is perfect for collecting eggs or stashing Easter candy! A great craft for kids to create. read more

Easter Bunny Cracker Treats
Easter Bunny Cracker Treats

Too much candy for Easter? Try these adorable yet nutritious Easter crackers topped with veggies and cheese! A fun Easter recipe for kids. read more

Washcloth Bunnies
Washcloth Bunnies

Make bathtime fun with these fuzzy washcloth bunnies. read more

Origami Bunny
Origami Bunny

Keep kids hopping with this Origami bunny - that actually hops! It's a quick and easy craft for Easter and doubles as a fun variation on traditional origami. read more

Marshmallow Rabbit
Marshmallow Rabbit

For a fun Easter craft for preschool aged kids, look no further than this Marshmallow rabbit. It comes in edible and less-edible versions. (See 'Tips' for the edible version.) read more

'King of the Jungle' Mask or Wall Hanging
'King of the Jungle' Mask or Wall Hanging

This project can be adapted for different ages. read more

Beaded reindeer ornament
Beaded reindeer ornament

Add a dash of reindeery goodness to your Christmas tree with this Beaded reindeer ornament. This craft is most appropriate for teens and adults. read more

Bunny Ears for Kids
Bunny Ears for Kids

These cute bunny ears are a perfect Easter craft for kids. Easy to make, and lots of fun to wear, have your little bunnies go on their chocolate hunt in Easter spirit. read more

Candy Cane Reindeer
Candy Cane Reindeer

Inexpensive and attractive, these candy cane reindeer are simple for kids to make and great as decorations for gifts. read more

Candy Cane Reindeer Ornament
Candy Cane Reindeer Ornament

Create all of Santa's reindeer with this sweet candy cane ornament craft for kids. read more

Cat and Ghost Streamers
Cat and Ghost Streamers

So cute they're spooky, these Cat and Ghost fabric streamers make for a Halloween craft your child is sure to love. read more

Mouse Christmas Ornament
Mouse Christmas Ornament

This mouse-shaped Christmas ornament for kids is an easy-to-make Christmas ornament craft. A bit of cardboard and some imagination make this a Yuletide favorite craft, especially for cat owners. read more

Chinese New Year Dragon
Chinese New Year Dragon

An easy group project to celebrate the Chinese New Year. read more

Chocolate Covered Frogs
Chocolate Covered Frogs

Every young wizard wants a Chocolate Covered Frog treat, so why not make your own? Gummy frogs turn into sweet delights with this simple recipe. read more

Snake Chain
Snake Chain

Have fun with this Harry Potter themed craft as your kids together paper to create their own looooonnnnng snake to slither around with. read more

Clothespin Reindeer
Clothespin Reindeer

This clothespin reindeer craft is a fun way for kids to take ordinary household articles and make something cool for the Christmas season. read more

Dinosaur Cake
Dinosaur Cake

Make this homemade dinosaur cake for your dino-loving child! Decorate a sheet cake with dinosaur and volcano figurines for fun and flavor! read more

Dragon Parade
Dragon Parade

Watch your child parade around with pride with this homemade crepe paper dragon celebrating Chinese New Year. read more

Dragons on Parade - Easy Version
Dragons on Parade - Easy Version

Print out our dragon pattern and have fun in your parade on Chinese New Years or anytime read more

Easter Bunny
Easter Bunny

A cute little bunny to make and display. This fun Easter craft if great for kids, and everyone loves easter bunnies. read more

Easter Bunny Basket
Easter Bunny Basket

Make as a table decoration or to give treats in to a friend or teacher. read more

Easter Pot Bunny
Easter Pot Bunny

Two small terra-cotta pots make up the body of this adorable Easter bunny. Hop right into Easter with this family craft. read more

Felt Snake
Felt Snake

Chinese New Year is the perfect time to celebrate with this felt snake craft. Kids can use it to decorate pens, pencils or whatever they please. read more

Felt Snakes
Felt Snakes

Curl these slinky felt snakes around your drinking goblets, a place card, or anywhere you want. A fun addition to a kids' Harry Potter party or a Chinese New Year gathering. read more

Snake Decoration
Snake Decoration

Give a pencil, pen or straw near you a neat looking Snake decoration. This craft is a fun way to decorate all sorts of things kids use every day. read more

Elephant Pencil Holder
Elephant Pencil Holder

This will look so cute on your desk! read more

Fluffy Lamb Ornament
Fluffy Lamb Ornament

Fluffy and adorable, this Lamb Ornament is a surefire hit with the kids. A little fake lambswool and some old matchsticks become a delightful craft for Easter or Christmas. read more

Hands and Feet Reindeer
Hands and Feet Reindeer

Use big feet, small feet, parent hands, child hands, or any combination, and you have an adorable paper Hands and Feet Reindeer Christmas decoration. read more

Hanging Snake
Hanging Snake

An easy craft project for Chinese New Year or any day that kids will love to make. read more

Panda Mask or Wall Hanging
Panda Mask or Wall Hanging

Use simple materials like a paper plate, scissors, construction paper, and crayons to make the face of an adorable panda bear. This craft can be modified for other animals. read more

Papier Mache Reindeer Ornament
Papier Mache Reindeer Ornament

Kids will have fun either in groups or at home making this Paper mache reindeer ornament for their Christmas trees. Once the paper mache figure is done, you can decorate it in any theme you can imagine. read more

Pebble Pets
Pebble Pets

Make no-fuss pebble pets that you can carry in your pocket. They don't shed and don't require feeding, but sadly will sink immediately if dropped in water. This pet rocks! read more

Personalized Dog Bowl for Parties
Personalized Dog Bowl for Parties

These Personalized Dog Bowls are Scooby-licious! Perfect for a kids' dog-themed birthday party. read more

Pom pom sheep
Pom pom sheep

Help future shepherds craft their own flock with these cute little Pom pom sheep. They make a fast and easy craft that kids will have fun making and playing with afterwards. read more

Puppy Dog Ornament
Puppy Dog Ornament

Bone-up on your Christmas decorating options with this Puppy dog ornament. A ping-pong ball and a few other odds and ends are all you need to craft a decoration everyone will enjoy. read more

Reindeer Antlers
Reindeer Antlers

A festive craft project for kids, these easy-to-make reindeer antlers make for loads of wearable fun. read more

Reindeer Cookies
Reindeer Cookies

This cookie recipe creates sugar cookies decorated to look like reindeers, and are simply delightful for the holidays. read more

Reindeer Faces
Reindeer Faces

These peanut butter snacks are so easy, even young ones can help! Simply add pretzels for antlers and use raisins & cherries to make an adorable reindeer face. read more

Reindeer Place Mat
Reindeer Place Mat

Make each place setting at your Christmas dinner table special with these Reindeer place mats. Once laminated these cut and paste crafts will be a joy for years to come. read more

Crochet snake
Crochet snake

If you already know how to crochet and have all the materials, this crochet snake is easy to make. It will probably be more challenging if you're new to crochet. read more

Christmas Mouse Ornament
Christmas Mouse Ornament

Welcome this Christmas mouse into your house. With a walnut shell and some mini pom-poms kids will delight in crafting this little ornament that looks cute hanging on any tree. read more

Tiger Cub Christmas Ornament
Tiger Cub Christmas Ornament

Go on a Christmas safari with this tiger cub Christmas ornament. This makes for a cute craft for kids to make and adds a dash of jungle adventure to your holiday decorations. read more

Tiger Cub Magnetic Frame
Tiger Cub Magnetic Frame

Surround a favorite picture with something special when you craft this tiger cub magnetic frame. You can add an exotic jungle flair to your other magnetized fridge decorations. read more

Tiger magnetic frame
Tiger magnetic frame

Keep a special picture in a unique frame with this tiger magnetic frame craft. Kids will be reminded of someone special and their handiwork whenever they look at the picture they chose to frame. read more

Tiger Pencil Holder
Tiger Pencil Holder

If you love tigers and have a lot of pencils that are always out of place, this tiger pencil holder will help put them in their place. This is fun and useful craft for kids since it comes in handy both at school or at home. read more

Walnut Shell Mouse
Walnut Shell Mouse

Make a walnut shell mouse that you'll be happy to see around the house—perfect for rainy days. read more

Heart-y Animals

Kids can create these adorable heart-y animals with woodsies at a Valentine's Day classroom party, or simply at home. read more

Felt Mouse Candy Cane Holder

Parents and kids can will have fun together making this felt mouse candy cane holder. This is an excellent Christmas craft that's fast, easy, and it makes a great ornament for anyone's tree. read more

Cone Cup Bunny
Cone Cup Bunny

A simple, cute Easter bunny craft for young kids, it could also be a great Easter table decoration. read more

Halloween Cat Cup

Treats taste sweeter when they're from this Halloween cat cup that a child can make all by themselves. read more

Reindeer food

Create a new Christmas tradition with this easy to make Reindeer food. You'll have fun making it and fun watching kids leave it out to lead Santa's reindeer straight to your rooftop. read more

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