Year of the Pig Crafts

 


Celebrate a new Chinese New Year - the Year of the Pig - by having a go at one of these fun pig crafts with the kids! The pig paper cut is particularly appropriate for Chinese New Year, but all are quick and easy and work well with groups or individual children.

Cup and Ball Pig

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!

Felt Pig Bookmark

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!

Paper Plate Pig

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.

Pig Bookmark

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

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

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 Paper Cut

Pig Paper Cut

We have provided a simple template so that children can have a go at making a pig paper cut of their own. Stick with our simple version or embellish the body of the pig too. The pig will look lovely on display - perhaps in a window so that the light will shine through?

Pig Treat Tube

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.

Pompom Pig

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.

Toilet Roll Pig

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.

Wooden Spoon Pig

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?

More Year of the Pig Activities

Year of the Pig Puzzles
Year of the Pig Puzzles

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