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Animal Crafts for Tweens to Make

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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.

3 paper mache animal faces
Photo Credit: www.handmadecharlotte.com

How To Make Paper Mache Animals

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.

diy felt daschund softies
Photo Credit: www.sewasoftie.com

An easy hand sewn dachshund softie

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 carton duckling craft
Photo Credit: barleyandbirch.com

Make (floating!) egg carton ducklings!

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.

collage of diy pipe cleaner animals
Photo Credit: frugalfun4boys.com

Adorable Pipe Cleaner Animals Craft

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.

toilet paper roll marionette giraffe
Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Toilet Paper Roll Giraffe Marionette

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!

2 paper tree frogs craft
Photo Credit: barleyandbirch.com

Make Colorful Climbing Paper Tree Frogs

These frogs really climb the walls!? Yep, Barley and Birch shares how to make colourful climbing tree frogs from paper.

paper roll giraffe craft
Photo Credit: nontoygifts.com

Paper roll giraffe craft

These tall-necked giraffes make me smile. Kids can make a family of paper roll giraffes to enjoy, from Non-Toy Gifts.

3 toilet paper roll love bugs with wings and with heart feet

Cutest Valentine Love Bug Craft from a Toilet Paper Roll

We share how to make these colourful toilet paper roll love bugs.

diy felt animal pencil toppers - penguin, owl and frog
Photo Credit: 24hourfamily.com

Animal Pencil Toppers

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.

paper hedgehog on a stick craft
Photo Credit: mommyevolution.com

Hedgehog Craft for Kids

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.

rock giraffe on blue background
Photo Credit: www.hellowonderful.co

Make a Rock Animal Giraffe Puzzle

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.

paper cat origami craft
Photo Credit: craftskidslove.com

How to Make Cat Origami

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.

hedgehog
Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

How to sew a Hedgehog Pin Cushion

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.

felt bird book hugger bookmark
Photo Credit: organized31.com

Encourage After-School Reading with a DIY Bookmark

You know we love a good bookmark! Organized 31 shares how to make an elasticized animal bookmark. Love this toucan design.

tiger striped bookmark
Photo Credit: twitchetts.com

Easy Tiger Bookmark Craft

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.

plastic spoon and paper plate nemo fish craft
Photo Credit: intheplayroom.co.uk

Easy Paper Plate Fish Craft

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.

diy animal blocks
Photo Credit: www.momsandcrafters.com

Mix ‘n Match Animal Blocks to print and color!

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.

collage of fingerprint animals
Photo Credit: www.frugalcouponliving.com

Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art

Frugal Coupon Living shares step-by-step instructions for transforming fingerprints into animals. Make a zoo filled with fingerprint animals.

diy squirrel puppet on a stick with fur tail
Photo Credit: rufflesandrainboots.com

DIY Squirrel Puppet Tutorial

Ruffles and Rainboots shares another funny puppet craft for older kids to make. I love those fluffy squirrel tails, don’t you?

dog handpuppets on tween child hand
Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Paper Dog Hand Puppet

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.

tp roll paper frog
Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Toilet Paper Roll Frog

Fill your paper pond with toilet paper roll frogs, from The Best Ideas for Kids. Imagine all the different expressions your frogs could have.

easy 3D dolphin craft
Photo Credit: www.lookwerelearning.com

3D Paper Dolphin Craft for Kids

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!

diy felt animal finger puppets
Photo Credit: liagriffith.com

DIY Woodland Finger Puppets

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.

winter animals toilet paper roll crafts penguin, owl, polar bear, and fox
Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Winter Toilet Paper Roll Animals

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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