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Unleash your kid's inner creativity with these super fun and easy animal craft ideas! Let their imaginations run wild and see the amazing creations they come up with.

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Paper Plate Christmas Bear & Candy Cane Craft Idea

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No specialty supplies are needed to make this adorable paper plate Christmas bear craft with your child today! Keep scrolling for the full how-to and make your holiday craft plans even sweeter, with the help of Glued To My Crafts! This easy and festive paper plate Christmas bear craft is perfect for kids of all […]

Paper Plate & Leaf Lion Mane Craft

Get ready for a fun and engaging craft that will keep kids entertained while creating stunning art pieces to showcase throughout the fall season. Today, we’ll be sharing a creative and inexpensive fall craft idea – making a lion’s mane out of leaves! You can easily find affordable plastic leaves at Dollar Tree, with a […]

Popsicle Stick Cat Craft Idea For Kids

Our latest Craft Stick Cat tutorial is simply PURR-FECT and guaranteed to bring several smiles into your home! Keep scrolling to see how I made these wow-worthy feline friends come to life within minutes! This popsicle stick cat puppet craft is so much fun for kids! It’s a great way to get creative and have […]

Handprint Raccoon Keepsake Craft Idea For Kids

Our adorable paper handprint raccoon friend is the perfect craft project to recreate ANY day of the year! Today’s latest paper kids craft idea from Glued To My Crafts is super easy and doubles as a sweet Chester keepsake idea that you could pair along with the book “The Kissing Hand.“ My personal favorite element […]

Halloween Black Cat On Fence Craft

Weave a web of craftiness this Halloween season, with our creative Black Cat On Fence paper kids craft idea! Keep scrolling to take a look at our latest clever idea! Black Cat On Fence Halloween Craft Idea If you’ve got it – haunt it! Last year I had a Black Cat In Pumpkin craft tutorial […]

Torn Paper Fox Craft Idea for Kids – You Are FOX-TASTIC!

Are you looking for a fun, creative activity to keep little hands busy? Torn paper crafts are a hit with kids of all ages, and this fox-themed project is as adorable as it is easy to make. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or babysitter, this “You Are FOX-TASTIC!” torn paper fox craft is guaranteed to […]

Stuffed Crinkle Paper Llama Craft Idea

Save the drama for your mama! Today’s Crinkle Paper Llama kid craft idea is so easy, you won’t have any complaints! All you need is some shredded paper, sandwich baggies, cardstock and a little creativity to make it come to life. Keep scrolling for the full how-to tutorial and recreate your own llama friend today! […]

Cupcake Liner Llama Card Craft Idea

There is absolutely NO drama with this latest idea from Glued To My Crafts. Check out our Cupcake Liner Llama Friend Card tutorial and recreate one for yourself today! Llama Card Made From A Cupcake Liner These smiling paper llama friend cards are just as clever as our previous cupcake liner craft tutorials. And just […]

Paper Elephant Craft Idea For Kids

Isn’t this cute little fellow a cool paper craft to make?! Preschooler and kindergarten age children will LOVE making their own version of a Paper Elephant. Keep scrolling for the how-to and to score the free printable template to get you started with ease! It’s Simply Perfect For Beginners – Elephant Paper Craft For Young […]

Craft Foam Star Shaped Fox Friends

The days are long but there is ALWAYS fun to be had. Especially in the craft department! It’s time to shred the boredom blues today and check out our latest Craft Foam Star Shaped Fox Friend kid craft tutorial. Super quick comes to mind when I think of our craft foam fox idea. We’ve gone […]

Paper Hanging Monkey Craft

Our crafty monkey friend is hanging out on a simple jumbo popsicle stick today. Are you ready to recreate him? Find all the details below! Hanging Monkey Craft Idea Today’s monkey kids craft tutorial is a simple paper and popsicle stick DIY that kids can create with minimal help or steps. It’s just a matter […]

Paper Plate Duck Truck Craft Idea For Spring

QUACK QUACK! We have been on a “truck” kick as of late on Glued To My Crafts and today we are adding a “duck” inspired one to the mix! Like all our tutorials, this idea only requires a few simple supplies and will CRUSH anything else you have ever seen before! Let’s get ready to […]

Torn Paper Llama Card Craft Idea

Crafting is a wonderful activity for kids. It helps build fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and provides a fun way to spend an afternoon. If you’re looking for your next crafting project, today’s torn paper llama art project idea is the perfect mix of easy, fun, and colorful! Not only are llamas undeniably adorable, but […]

Popcorn Sheep Craft Idea For Kids

Using some inexpensive popped popcorn, sandwich baggies and some cardstock paper, you too can pull off this inexpensive kid craft idea today! Sheep {and lambs} seem to be a staple icon around the spring and Easter season, so I recently tag teamed with my son and I’m sharing this creative popcorn sheep kid craft idea […]

Paper Plate Hen Monster Truck Craft

CLUCK CLUCK! I’m stepping outside the traditional of what you “typically” would find in the kid craft department this time of year and sharing my version of a Paper Plate Hen Monster Truck idea! It only requires a few simple supplies but the craftiness you will endear will CRUSH anything else you have even seen before! […]

Valentine’s Day Sloth Craft Idea For Kids

This adorable project is simple enough for even little ones to help, but still creative enough to delight any age group. With just some basic crafting supplies, you’ll be able to provide your children with hours of entertainment while also creating something meaningful that they can treasure forever. Paper Plate Valentine Sloth Are you looking […]

Valentine Heart Cat Craft For Kids

Paper Valentine Heart Cat Craft If you are new around here, WELCOME! I’m so excited that you landed on today’s Peeking Valentine Cat craft post tutorial. One thing I like to say to those who visit our website for the first time, is that I LOVE sharing EASY kids craft ideas that don’t take a […]

Valentine’s Day Puppy Craft For Kids

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your kids, look no further! This craft idea is perfect for any age – it’ll let them get creative while making something special that they can keep forever. Valentine Puppy Craft Idea For Kids To Recreate Are you looking […]

Paper Mouse and Cheese Kids Craft

No need to be frightened of our latest Mouse and Cheese paper kid craft idea! We have all the simple steps and a free printable template to get you and your child started today! Mouse & Cheese Craft Idea One of my business goals for the new year, is to share MORE kid craft ideas around […]

Paper Star Santa Fox Craft Idea For Christmas

Don’t be afraid to step outside the traditional with your child, this Christmas season! Keep scrolling to learn more about how this “Paper Star Santa Fox” idea came to life in your home this holiday season! This Christmas, get the kids in on some of the crafting fun with this easy kid craft idea. It’s […]