Bunny Mask
This Bunny Mask is reminiscent of Bugs Bunny - but also makes a perfect craft and mask for Easter.
Animal Crafts
Children love animals and animal crafts. We have a very large and growing collection of animal crafts here at Activity Village from handprints and paper plates to puppets and sewing soft toys, there is something suitable for all ages.
We have too many to list individually so scroll down to browse by category or search our Animals A-Z.
Animal Crafts - A to Z
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Bunny Mask 2
Use a paper plate and some craft cupboard bits and pieces to make a cute bunny mask - perfect for Easter!
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Cat Mask Craft
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...
Cat Statue Craft
Try our cat statue craft for a study of Ancient Egypt (Egyptians worshipped cats and sometimes mummified a pharaoh's cats to be buried with him
Crab Watercolour Painting
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.
Cup and Ball Bunny
Our cup and ball bunny is so cute and very quick for kids of all ages to make as an Easter craft, or possibly for a farm theme. If you use a white cup and ball it won't even need painting, so it could be made in mess-free environments, too!
Cup and Ball Cow
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!
Cup and Ball Pig
If you can dig out a paper cup and a polystyrene ball as well as some simple craft cupboard supplies, the kids will be able to assemble this cheerful paper cup pigs for themselves!
Dala Horse Craft
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 Originally made as toys for children, they are now a recognised symbol of Sweden.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!
Dog Mobile
Print, cut out, glue and hang this very cute dog mobile - there are 6 different pooches to entertain you as they drift in the breeze!
Easter Bunny Paper Plate 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.
Easter Bunny Printable
Print out this cute little Easter bunny, cut him out carefully, fold him and stand him up on display in the home or classroom! Available pre-coloured for an extra quick activity, or in black and white for the kids to colour in themselves.
Felt Pig Bookmark
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!
Felt Rabbit Craft
Have a go at our felt rabbit craft - it's fun to make and fun to cuddle! Practise easy stitches including running stitch and blanket stitch to make this rabbit toy. Of course it is perfect for Easter as well as Chinese New Year of the Rabbit.
Felt Scottie Dog Softie
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!
Felt Toy Cat
Who could resist this little Halloween cat? Make a collection of Halloween felt toys to keep him company!
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Footprint Horse
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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Goldfish Kite Craft
We didn't intend this goldfish kite craft to fly - but the kids will have fun putting it together and it looks spectacular in a Chinese New Year display!
Guest Post - A Lion Paper Craft for Cutting Skills
When my kids were younger one of the big activities that I was always trying to sneak in, in a fun way, was cutting skills: using their scissors carefully and being able to cut out shapes with confidence.
Guest Post - A New Tiger Craft
With 2022 being the Year of the Tiger we thought it would be fun to try a tiger craft. My daughter did a really st
Guest Post - Decorating Glass Jars and Bottles
Decorating glass jars and bottles can be lots of fun and the end results look lovely! Find out more in this guest post by Shelly...
Guest Post - Painting Dotty Butterflies
I have always enjoyed using butterflies in art activities. They are the perfect subject because you get them in so many different colours and patterns and you really can do almost anything with them.
Guest Post - Simple Animal Crafts
Sarah B and her young children enjoy some fun and simple animal crafts in this guest blog post, and make a lion and sloth!
Handprint Goldfish
Quick, easy and fun for little kids, this handprint goldfish nevertheless looks effective on display! Of course you could make a whole school of fish this way for an underwater scene, too.
Handprint Horse
Here's a fun handprint painting horse that younger children will enjoy. Why not paint a whole herd!
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Hobby Horse Bookmark
This quick and easy hobby horse bookmarks makes a super craft for a Victorian toy theme, any horse or farm theme, or of course for the Year of the Horse or children born in that year.
Horse Finger Puppet
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!
Horse Mask Craft
Making this horse mask involves all sorts of crafty activities that younger children will enjoy - painting paper plates, cutting, sticking, and of course wearing the mask at the end!
Lolly Stick Stable
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.
Paper Bag Rabbit Craft
Here's a fun paper bag rabbit craft to try with the kids. We think our rabbit has loads of character! And he's fun to make for all ages, great for Easter or Chinese Year of the Rabbit.
Paper Cup Cat Craft
Make this cheerful paper cup cat for Halloween - it makes a spooky companion for our paper cup witch, too!
Paper Plate Goldfish
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 Goldfish Bowl
This super paper plate goldfish bowl looks great displayed on the noticeboard - or fridge! The 3D effect is particularly fun for kids.
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Paper Plate Horse
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.
Paper Plate Pig
This paper plate pig is fun for the kids to make and looks great on display. You will need to divert children's attention while the pink paint dries, or perhaps paint the plates in advance.
Paper Plate Rabbit Craft
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).
Paper Plate Wombat
Kids can have some fun painting paper plates, cutting out shapes and gluing them together to make this cute paper plate wombat!
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Pig Bookmark
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!
Pig Finger Puppet Craft
This felt pig finger puppet is such a lovely little craft for beginning "sewists" and it makes a perfect group craft, especially if you print out our template (which includes simple instructions) for each child.
Pig Mask Craft
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?
Pig Treat Tube
This pink treat tube would be a fun activity for children to make at a farmyard themed party. While the children play you could fill them up with sweets and then close them ready for them to take home at the end of the day.
Polystyrene Egg Bunny
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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Pompom Pig
This little pompom pig was a huge hit with our craft testers, but he didn't want to stand upright for his photo! Older children could make their own pompoms in three different sizes.
Rabbit Ears Craft
Pretend to be the Easter bunny with this rabbit ears craft for kids! You'll be hopping around delivering Easter eggs in no time.
Rocking Rabbit Craft
This rocking rabbit craft for kids is so quick and easy to do, and really lovely to display! Make for Easter or perhaps for Chinese New Year of the Rabbit.
Scottie Dog Mobile
Cheer up your outlook with a collection of cheerful tartan Scottie dogs! Using a paper plate for the "mobile" element of our Scottie dog mobile made this a quick and easy way to display our collection of Scotties.
Spiky Hedgehog Craft
We wanted our hedgehog's prickles or spines to look really prickly, which is how we came up with this folded paper technique. It looks really effective and makes a really cute hedgehog for display. This is a gentle, non-messy craft.
Tissue Paper Hedgehog Craft
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.
Toilet Roll Pig
Our toilet roll animal crafts are really popular with children, so why not have a go at this lovely pig and add him to your farm display or menagerie! You will need a few simple craft supplies but he is quick and easy to do.
Toilet Roll Wombat
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.
Wombat Mask Craft
Kids can have fun making this simple wombat mask - and then wearing it!
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Wooden Spoon Bunny Puppet
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.
Wooden Spoon Cat Puppet
Make this wooden spoon cat puppet as a companion for our wooden spoon witch puppet.
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Wooden Spoon Pig
Wooden spoon crafts are always popular with children - and this wooden spoon pig has the added advantage of working very well as a puppet! Make three and use them to act out The Three Little Pigs, perhaps?
