We are always looking for awesome crafts for tweens to make. And, while we do love the super simple craft projects, we know that older kids are looking for more challenging craft projects to make. This is why we have pulled together this collection of animal crafts for tweens to make.
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There are so many amazing animal crafts for older kids to make in this round-up. We have paper crafts, sewing projects, upcycled projects are more. If you have a kid who loves animals they are sure to find something to make in this collection. The only question is, which project will your kids want to make first?
Animal Crafts for Tweens to Make
Animal Crafts for Tweens to Make
A collection of creative animal crafts for tweens and older kids to make.
Handmade Charlotte shares how to make amazingly cute paper mache animals for kids to make and hang on their bedroom wall. The possibilities are endless.
There are literally hundreds of sewing projects over at Sew A Softie. In particular, I adore these silly, little hand-sewn dachshunds. I love the expressions on their faces.
Egg cartons are such a versatile craft supply, we never throw ours in the recycling bin. Barley and Birch transform an egg carton into sweet floating ducklings.
Gather up those pipe cleaners and put them to good use, making silly pipe cleaner animals with Frugal Fun for Boys. So many animals to create.
Red Ted Art brings to life these toilet paper roll marionette giraffes. Imagine making these marionettes and then putting on a play! So much creative fun!
These frogs really climb the walls!? Yep, Barley and Birch shares how to make colourful climbing tree frogs from paper.
These tall-necked giraffes make me smile. Kids can make a family of paper roll giraffes to enjoy, from Non-Toy Gifts.
We share how to make these colourful toilet paper roll love bugs.
How cute are these animal pencil toppers?! What a fun addition to any school pencil case. 24 Hour Family shares a printable template and full instructions.
The Mommy Evolution shares a sweet fall animal craft project. Transform a pile of fallen leaves, or paper leaves, into a super cute hedgehog puppet.
Hello Wonderful shares how to make this amazing painted rock puzzle giraffe. How fun is this to design, paint and assemble. What a fun gift to make for a friend.
Crafts Kids Love shares how to make these super sweet cat origami. The art of paper folding is an awesome skill for kids to learn and these cats are a great place to start.
I love a cute hedgehog craft! Red Ted Art shares how to sew a hedgehog pin cushion. A great beginner sewing project for tweens to make.
You know we love a good bookmark! Organized 31 shares how to make an elasticized animal bookmark. Love this toucan design.
Here comes another animal bookmark craft. Learn how to bring to life a tiger bookmark - compete with instructions on how to shade the colours to make life-like tiger stripes.
We love recycling and upcycling to make cool crafts. Fill an aquarium with paper plate fish. In The Playroom shares an upcycled craft project kids of all ages will enjoy making.
Moms and Crafters shares printable animal blocks kids can print, colour and then use to make all kinds of silly combinations of creatures by mixing and matching the designs.
Frugal Coupon Living shares step-by-step instructions for transforming fingerprints into animals. Make a zoo filled with fingerprint animals.
Ruffles and Rainboots shares another funny puppet craft for older kids to make. I love those fluffy squirrel tails, don’t you?
Animal puppets are a great craft project for kids. They lead to amazingly creative open play. Red Ted Art shares how to make these funny paper dog puppets.
Fill your paper pond with toilet paper roll frogs, from The Best Ideas for Kids. Imagine all the different expressions your frogs could have.
Look at these leaping dolphins! Look We are Learning shares how to bring to life paper 3D dolphins that seem to jump right off the paper!
Can you believe these beautiful woodland animal finger puppets are made with felt and glue?! Lia Griffith shares how to make these lovely creatures come to life. A great craft project for older kids to tackle.
How cute are all of these toilet paper roll winter animals that The Best Ideas for Kids shared? We love a good toilet paper roll craft project!
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