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!


Bat Mobile
Bat Mobile

Check out these spooky little creatures as they fly overhead. This fun Halloween mobile uses pennies for weights that also act as the bats' heads. read more

Handprint Bird
Handprint Bird

Celebrate spring with this fun handprint bird keepsake. It's very easy for any child to create and produces a beautiful result. read more

Paper Plate Bluebird Nest
Paper Plate Bluebird Nest

Kids can celebrate spring with this adorable bluebird nest full of eggs! Can't you just hear her tweeting? A fun classroom activity. read more

Squash Geese
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
Bat Antenna Buddy

Black craft foam becomes high-flying fun with this easy Bat antenna buddy for the car. read more

Bird Biscuit
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

Construction Paper Turkey Craft
Construction Paper Turkey Craft

Celebrate Thanksgiving with this construction paper turkey craft for kids! This turkey-themed craft makes a great thanksgiving table decoration and classroom craft! read more

Cotton Ball Chick
Cotton Ball Chick

Celebrate Easter with your kids by creating these cute easy-to-make cotton ball chicks craft made from eggshells and recycled egg cartons. read more

Duck Hat
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 Chick Bag
Easter Chick Bag

Kids love making these darling little chick bags. This Easter bag craft is great for holding Easter eggs or hiding chocolate holiday treats. read more

Easter Chick Basket

This Easter chick basket craft for kids is a cute way to give little treats for Easter. Simple and easy to make. read more

Easter Chick in Egg Decoration
Easter Chick in Egg Decoration

This unique Easter chick in egg decoration is a fun craft for kids of all ages from kindegarten to ten-year-olds. Simply using wallpaper, paper tissues and construction paper creates a distinct feather-like texture that your kids will be amazed. read more

Easter Chick Card
Easter Chick Card

Celebrate Easter with this fun and cute handmade 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 Chick Decoration
Easter Chick Decoration

Watch as this Easter chick hatches off the page with this paper craft. Children of all ages will have fun creating this Easter decoration. read more

Easter Chick Can Basket

A tisket, a tasket, create this Easter basket! Transform a small can into a delightful Easter chick basket for your kids to decorate with Woodsies and fill with goodies. read more

Thanksgiving Cookie Recipe
Thanksgiving Cookie Recipe

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

Hands-and-Feet Turkey Craft
Hands-and-Feet Turkey Craft

Kids love to trace their hands and feet while making this Hands-and-Feet Turkey craft which can be used as a great Thanksgiving table decoration. read more

Origami Flying Bird Mobile
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

Kids' Bird Feeder
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

Pinecone Bird Feeder
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 Craft
Pinecone Turkey Craft

A quick and easy autumn craft for kids, this pinecone turkey is just one of our many thanksgiving crafts ideas for the fall season. read more

Pinecone Turkey Thanksgiving Craft
Pinecone Turkey Thanksgiving Craft

A pleasant nature walk is all you need to gather supplies for this pinecone turkey figure. Thanksgiving is the perfect time kids to create this great place setting idea. read more

Setting Hen
Setting Hen

This setting hen craft will keep your kids' little hands busy. It's an easy art project to use as decoration or Easter cards. read more

Stuffed Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
Stuffed Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

Kids love to make this easy Thanksgiving table decoration craft! Recycle old mittens or socks and turn them into a stuffed Thanksgiving turkey craft! read more

Swinging Bat
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

Turkey Tic-tac-toe
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

Turkey Bowl Craft
Turkey Bowl Craft

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 Jewelry Craft
Felt Turkey Pin Jewelry Craft

Kids can craft their own Thanksgiving jewelry with this wearable turkey pin – just one of our many great crafts ideas for the autumn season! read more

Turkey Table Decoration
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

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

Decorative Turkey Pin

Clip-on Turkey decorations are great Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids! This turkey-themed craft is easy-to-make and is classroom friendly! 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 Carton Bird Feeder
Milk Carton Bird Feeder

Recycle a milk carton and make new feathered friends with this creative nature Earth Day craft for kids. read more

Thanksgiving Oreo Turkey Cookie

Edible Thanksgiving cookie craft made to look like miniature turkeys made from Oreo cookies, candy corn and chocolate-covered raisins. A delightful Thanksgiving dinner treat. read more

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