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.

Yarn Octopus

A little bit of yarn goes a long way with this undersea creature craft!


Egg Cup Insects
Egg Cup Insects

Let your imagination run wild when making these cute little egg cup insects. Kids can use whatever colors they like to create their own fun designs! read more

Thumbprint Ladybugs
Thumbprint Ladybugs

Kids will love dotting their thumbprints onto the paper and adding the details to make these darling little ladybugs. read more

Fingerprint Busy Bees
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

Love Bug Pin
Love Bug 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

Egg Carton Buggy Mobile
Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

This Earth Day, celebrate the environmental holiday with this Egg Carton Buggy Mobile craft for older kids. read more

Juice Bottle Bug Catcher
Juice Bottle Bug Catcher

This kids outdoor craft helps them to explore nature! An easy to make bug catcher made from an old juice bottle that built into a little place to observe insects! read more

Lady Bug Magnet
Lady Bug Magnet

Decorate your refrigerator with these fun and easy-to-make lady bug magnets. read more

Ladybug Rocks
Ladybug Rocks

Your kids can make these adorable Earth Day ladybug rocks crafts as shelf decorations, or make a large one as to be used on Mom’s desk as a paperweight for Earth Day read more

Apple Ladybugs

Let your kids have fun with their food! Children enjoy eating and decorating this quick and easy healthy snack. read more

Love Bugs Pin
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

Love Bugs Hat
Love Bugs Hat

Wiggle your way into someone's heart with this easy felt and chenille Love Bugs Hat craft. Kids will look adorable wearing this on Valentine's Day. read more

I Love Bugs Pencil Cup
I Love Bugs Pencil Cup

Surprise the bug-fancier in your family with an 'I Love Bugs' pencil cup. Recycle a Play-Doh can into just the thing for young students 'bugged' by homework. read more

Sparkling Spiders
Sparkling Spiders

Having a Halloween party, or just want something fun to adorn your table this season? These friendly spiders are easy to make and fun to look at. read more

Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelets
Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelets

Kids' spidey senses will be tingling with anticipation at making these Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelets. read more

Puzzle Piece Spider
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

Egg Carton Spiders
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

Coffee Filter Butterflies
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

Chenille Stem Butterflies
Chenille Stem Butterflies

Create a mobile for your room. 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

Spider Ice Cubes

Great for clear drinks like soda, kids will love this cool spider ice cube craft. read more

Chocolate Spider Cakes
Chocolate Spider Cakes

A cross between a brownie, a muffin, and a cupcake, these Halloween desserts are a treat! read more

Spider Web Tablecloth

Set a spider fan's spidey senses tingling with this spider web tablecloth. A white sheet, a black marker and scissors are all you need for this kids' craft--a great activity for any Halloween or Spider-Man party. read more

Springy Worms
Springy Worms

Recycled strips torn from computer paper become wiggly Springy Worms with this super-easy kids craft. read more

Gummi Worm Cupcakes

Kids love digging into this cake recipe with oozing chocolate frosting and gummy worms. read more

Pebble Pets
Pebble Pets

Make no-fuss pebble pets for kids 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

Bug shaped name tag
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

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