Animal Crafts

Use a paper plate and some craft cupboard bits and pieces to make a cute bunny mask - perfect for Easter!

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Isn't this cat mask gorgeous? Very straightforward to make, it involves painting, cutting and sticking - so it will keep the kids busy for a while and they will love every minute! Just make sure they don't put the mask on before it is absolutely dry...

This simple technique - of using one of our templates as a reverse stencil - has created a stunning watercolour beach scene that is a perfect activity for a creative afternoon, for children of all ages. Cut out the template in advance if you are planning to do this with younger kids.

All you need is a polystyrene ball and a paper cup, some paints and scraps of craft foam - and the kids can put together this gorgeous cow. I can see a whole "field" of them on display!

Dala horses (or Dalecarlian horses) are carved and painted wooden horses originating in the Swedish province of Dalarna. Originally made as toys for children, they are now a recognised symbol of Sweden. Have a go at making your own with this lovely Dala horse craft!

This simple craft is fun for kids of all ages. You can use the Easter Bunnies to decorate your house or classroom, as large puppets (attach a wooden spoon to the back with strong sticky tape), or as masks.

This lovely little felt pig bookmark is perfect for a present or for kids to tuck inside their own reading book. We've provided printable templates and instructions to make it perfect for a group activity. Simple sewing needed!

This softie sewing project is a lovely one for a beginner. You can vary the size of your Scotties. Blow up our template and cut out a really large one to make a cushion, use a tiny Scottie to hang on a keychain, or something in between!

Little kids can have some fun drawing around feet, cutting out the shape, sticking it and ending up with this fabulous footprint horse!

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Here's a fun handprint painting horse that younger children will enjoy. Why not paint a whole herd!

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This lovely horse finger puppet is a good craft for older children as it requires some sewing skills and the parts are reasonably small. The finished puppet is lovely!

This llama craft is really easy to do and it looks very cute and colourful. For younger children, picking up small objects such as pompoms is great to help them to develop their pincer grip and the fine motor muscles needed for writing. 

Whether for a farmyard project, or a home-made Nativity scene, this simple lolly stick stable takes a bit of patience to make but is well worth the effort.

Make this cheerful paper cup cat for Halloween - it makes a spooky companion for our paper cup witch, too!

Our paper plate goldfish is a quick and easy craft to do with younger children and a school of them makes a lovely display at any time of year - but they might be particularly appropriate for Chinese New Year or your China topic.

Paper plate crafts are always popular, but we must warn you that this paper plate horse is slightly trickier than most of the paper plate crafts at Activity Village! Younger children will need help drawing and cutting the head and leg shapes, and perhaps with some of the sticking too.

Here's a fun paper plate rabbit craft to make with the children, fun for younger kids at Easter or Chinese New Year 2011 (Year of the Rabbit).

This little bookmark is very quick for the kids to make, using simple craft cupboard supplies. But who wouldn't like this pig bookmarks sticking out of the top of their reading book!

This lovely pig mask is simple and fun for the kids to make - and then to wear! Why not team it with our wolf mask craft and play at The Three Little Pigs?

This Polystyrene Egg Bunny is a perfect craft for Easter and makes a great table decoration that the kids will be really proud of!

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Pretend to be the Easter bunny with this rabbit ears craft for kids! You'll be hopping around delivering Easter eggs in no time.

We've used our hedgehog frame and a stack of brown tissue paper to make this gorgeous, textural hedgehog. It's a fun craft for all ages and a lovely way to pass a wet autumn afternoon.

Here's an original way to turn a toilet roll into a wombat! It can be a little fiddly so an adult will need to help younger children, but I'm sure you'll agree that the result is worth it.

Kids can have fun making this Bunny Wooden Spoon Puppet - perfect for Easter, a farm theme, or any time puppets are required! They might like to make our Wooden Spoon Puppet Chick too.

Add to your collection of puppets by having a go at this wooden spoon dog puppet craft. We think he is gorgeous, with his pink tongue sticking out and floppy ears!