Looking for an easy and fun craft project to do with your kids? This washi tape lion mane is perfect!

Check out this ingenious idea! We are taking a few basic craft materials and making a bright, vibrant and colorful lion themed piece within minutes!
Welcome to our crafting tutorial on how to make an adorable and fun lion mane using washi tape!
Crafting is a great way for kids to express their creativity and it can also be a bonding experience for families.
With so many different crafts out there, it’s always exciting to find new ideas that are easy, inexpensive, and entertaining.
This particular craft idea will not only capture the imagination of your little ones but will also have them roaring with joy as they transform into their very own fierce lions with just a few simple materials.
Get ready to let your kids unleash their wild side with this amazing washi tape lion mane craft!
This easy kids craft idea is perfect for using up any leftover washi tape. Just a few basic materials are needed, and you can create a colorful lion mane in minutes! Your little one will love this fun and creative way to dress up as their favorite animal.
Craft Supplies:
- Lion Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Crayon
- Scissors
- Black or Gray Paper
- Washi Tape
- Glue Stick
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Directions:
- First things first – grab our free lion face printable, listed above in the supply list.
- Next, go ahead and find it on your computer, right click and print the file on a single sheet of white cardstock. You only need ONE printable per lion craft. Print as many as you like but only use our file for personal use please.
- Now that you have the printable, go ahead and color in the lion face with a yellow crayon {or marker.}
- When done coloring in the printable, use the scissors to trim out the lion head.
- Discard the leftover cardstock paper and set aside the paper piece lion head till later.
- Now grab a single sheet of black cardstock and your various colors of washi tape.
- Using one color roll at a time, tear off several “lines” of washi tape and place them on the paper going outward from the center of the paper {see our image for example} to make the lion’s mane. Add as many pieces of washi tape and colors that you like. You want it to be nice and “fluffy” though.
- When done with the washi tape, go ahead and grab your lion head cutout & glue stick.
- Glue the lion head to the center of your washi tape mane design you just made on the paper.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display proudly for all to see!
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Washi Tape Lion Mane Craft
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