Animal-Themed Crafts
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Egg Carton Buggy Mobile
This Earth Day, celebrate the environmental holiday with this Egg Carton Buggy Mobile craft for older kids. We have a whole range of kids activities to explore. read more
Fingerprint Busy Bees
Enjoy classic crafts with your kids! These Fingerprint Busy Bees are sure to keep your kids entertained at camp, or as a summer craft. read more
Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelet
Kids and parents will love making this Creepy Spider Bracelet. It’s fun and easy to make, and is a perfect addition to any Halloween costume. read more
Yarn Octopus
This yarn octopus is a great idea for a rainy day activity or for a troupe of Cub Scouts. Kids will be delighted with their new friend made out of yarn! read more
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
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
Squash Geese
Get the whole family involved in carving and decorating this Squash goose. It makes a great centerpiece for any Thanksgiving table and uses leaves and other things found in nature. read more
Bat Antenna Buddy
Black craft foam becomes high-flying fun with this easy Bat antenna buddy for the car. read more
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
Bird Biscuit
A treat for the birds, this easy-to-make bird biscuit is a lovely craft for younger kids to make with a little parental supervision. read more
Kids Bird Feeder
This birdseed and peanut butter bird feeder is a treat for kids as well as the birds. Introduce your kids to nature with this simple craft. read more
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
Create all of Santa's reindeer with this sweet candy cane ornament craft for kids. read more
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 shaped Christmas ornament
This mouse shaped Christmas ornament is an easy way to make your own tree decorations. A bit of cardboard and some imagination make this a Yuletide favorite craft, especially for cat owners. read more
Pipe Cleaner Turkey
Thanksgiving is a busy time of year and you can keep small hands and active minds occupied with this pipe cleaner turkey craft. Kids can assemble these quickly so they make great place settings. read more
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
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
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
Coffee Filter Butterflies
Watercolor paints transform coffee filters into rainbow butterflies. Paint a paper plate like the sky so your kids can hang their butterflies and have an instant mobile. read more
Construction Paper Turkey
Dish out the Thanksgiving fun with this construction paper turkey craft. You can keep kids busy while the bird is cooking and finish-up with a cute centerpiece for the table. read more
Cotton Ball Chick
Celebrate Easter with your young children by creating these cute easy-to-make chicks made of cotton balls and recycled egg cartons. read more
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
Watch your child parade around with pride with this homemade crepe paper dragon celebrating Chinese New Year. read more
Dragons on Parade - Easy Version
Print out our dragon pattern and have fun in your parade on Chinese New Years or anytime read more
Duck Hat
A little felt and glue and kids can transform a yellow baseball hat into an adorable Duck Hat. Get quackin' with this adorable summer craft. read more
Easter Bunny Basket
Make as a table decoration or to give treats in to a friend or teacher. read more
Easter Chick Basket
This makes up cute to give little Easter treats in read more
Easter Chick Card
Celebrate Easter with this fun and cute chick card. Kids will love that it's a fun craft to make and all you need are a few easy to find supplies. read more
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
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
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
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
Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies
These little holiday cookies are a fun dessert craft for kids to make during the Thanksgiving holiday. A caramel chocolate treat that serves as a place setting or classroom snack in the fall. read more
Egg Carton Spiders
Give a group a great craft to make with these egg carton spiders. You can use them as decorations for Halloween or at a Spider-Man birthday party and they also make a great recycling project. read more
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
Gone Fishing Game
Fishing for something to do? Grab some craft foam and start creating this magnetic Gone Fishing Game for kids. A fun game for any season. read more
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
Hands-and-Feet Turkey
Children will enjoy tracing their hands and feet to create this one-of-a-kind paper turkey craft for Thanksgiving. read more
Hanging Snake
An easy craft project for Chinese New Year or any day that kids will love to make. read more
Lady Bug Magnet
Decorate your refrigerator with these fun and easy-to-make lady bug magnets. read more
Love Bugs Pin
These Love Bugs don't bite! This super simple plaster of paris craft turns into an adorable pin for kids of all ages to make as holiday gifts. read more
Bug shaped name tag
Help a kid meet new friends with a Bug shaped name tag. This personalized back to school craft helps teachers and classmates alike to remember new names. read more
Origami Flying Bird Mobile
Let your imagination soar as you create paper cranes for this attractive Origami Flying Bird Mobile. Kids can learn the art of origami and create a wonderful gift with this craft. read more
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
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
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
These Personalized Dog Bowls are Scooby-licious! Perfect for a kids' dog-themed birthday party. read more
Pinecone Bird Feeder
Summer or winter, this natural pinecone bird feeder is a decorative and simple craft for kids. Make a few and hang them from your trees outside as homemade outdoor ornaments. read more
Pinecone Turkey Figure
A pleasant nature walk is all you need to gather supplies for this pinecone turkey figure. Thanksgiving is the perfect time for this craft that's fun for kids to create and makes a great place setting idea. read more
Pinecone Turkeys
Give Thanksgiving dinner guests a unique take-home place card with these pinecone turkeys. Besides the pinecones, some different colored pipe cleaners are pretty much all kids need to craft the time away while the turkey cooks. read more
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
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
Puzzle Piece Spider
Creepy, crawly, crafty puzzle piece spider fun for kids! Put all those old jigsaw puzzles that are missing a few pieces to good use with this Halloween craft. Always a winner with Spider-Man fans. read more
Reindeer Antlers
A festive craft project for kids, these easy-to-make reindeer antlers make for loads of wearable fun. read more
Reindeer Cookies
This cookie recipe creates sugar cookies decorated to look like reindeers, and are simply delightful for the holidays. read more
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
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
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
Setting Hen
This fun arts and crafts projects will keep your kids' little hands busy. This makes a wonderful card or wall decoration. read more
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
Stuffed Turkey Table Decoration
Get the kids involved with your Thanksgiving decorating by having them craft this stuffed turkey table decoration. It's an unusual way to make use of odd socks and mittens. read more
Sweet gum pod Christmas ornament
Add a natural flair to your tree with these sweet gum pod Christmas star ornaments. This is an easy craft to teach to a group of kids. read more
Swinging Bat
This black foam Swinging Bat would be perfectly at home hanging inside your window at home or swinging in your car. read more
Textured Turkey
If you need a longer-term craft project that involves gradually creating a textured turkey decoration, look no further. Taking your time is key. It makes a perfect Thanksgiving craft for groups 4 years and up. read more
Turkey Tic-tac-toe
Craft a fun Thanksgiving game with turkey tic-tac-toe. The perfect game for kids to play while the turkey is cooking. read more
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
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
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
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
Turkey Bowl
Kids can turn a simple margarine tub into a festive Thanksgiving turkey bowl with this simple craft--perfect for holding treats your holiday guests are sure to gobble up. read more
Felt Turkey Pin
In the run up to Thanksgiving or on the day itself, give guests and friends a special reminder with this felt turkey pin. This is a fun kids' craft, either in groups or at home. read more
Turkey Table Decoration
Finally a Thanksgiving bird that doesn't require cooking, but rather, crafting - a turkey table decoration. These funny looking gobblers will bring a smile to kids and grown-ups alike and no stuffing is required. read more
Seascape Pencil Holder
Make a splash with this seascape pencil holder craft. All you need is a juice can or similar container and you can easily recycle it into a pencil holder with any theme. read more
Walnut Shell Mouse
Make a walnut shell mouse that you'll be happy to see around the house—perfect for rainy days. read more
Wool Octopus
Craft a deep sea creature any kid would be happy to meet with this wool octopus. This is simple craft that uses the odds 'n' ends of wool often found in any crafter's house. 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
Bat and Spider Cups
Great for drinks or to hold those ghoulish goodies this bat and spider cup craft is a Halloween hit with the kids! Depending on how you decorate them, they're also great for Batman or Spider-Man parties. 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
Clip-On Turkeys
Start with a child's hand cutout and create a cute, clip-on turkey decoration for Thanksgiving. read more
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
Graham Cracker Turkey Cookies
This cookie recipe creates a perfect Thanksgiving treat. Your kids can use their imaginations to cut out fun cookie treats and gobble them up afterward. read more
Milk Jug Bird Feeders
Recycle a milk jug and make new feathered friends with this creative nature craft for kids. read more
Quick, Edible Thanksgiving Turkeys
These simple yet sweet confections, made to look like miniature turkeys and crafted from stuffed Oreos, candy corn and chocolate-covered raisins, are a delightful way to reserve a special place for each of your guests at the holiday table. 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
Spider Ice Cubes
Great for clear drinks like soda, kids will love this cool spider ice cube craft. read more
Spider Cakes
These creepy crawlers are delicious and fun to make! Turn ordinary cupcakes into spider cakes with the help of black string licorice and candy coated faces! read more
Starfish Salt Dough Wedding Decorations
Sea-salty dough can become beautiful decorations for weddings or other family events. Let your kids sculpt away with this attractive and versatile craft. read more