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Lion Crafts That Make Kids Roar with Joy!

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Exploring the World of Lion Crafts for Kids

Get ready for some wild crafting adventures! From masks to puppets, there is something for everyone on this list of 30+ lion crafts for kids.

Looking for a fun and educational activity to keep your little ones entertained? Lion crafts provide the perfect opportunity for children to get creative while learning about these magnificent creatures. Plus, with each craft, littles will develop skills and gain a sense of accomplishment. So, explore the world of lions with hands-on crafting!

Besides being incredibly cool animals, these big cats can help kids learn about bravery, leadership, and the importance of protecting wildlife. As they create, children can also learn about different crafting techniques, colors, and materials.

Fun Facts About Lions

Before we get to the crafts, here are some facts you might enjoy:

  • A lion’s roar can be heard almost 5 miles away!
  • They are the only cats that live in groups. The group is known as a pride.
  • They are the second largest big cat species in the world. The tiger is the largest.
  • Just like your cat at home, lions like to lay around! They will rest for up to 20 hours a day.
  • When they do move, they can move fast! These big cats can run up to 50 mph.
  • Cubs are born with spots. As they get older, the spots fade away.

Ready to ignite your child’s imagination and go on a wild crafting safari? Scroll down to explore the enchanting world of lion craft ideas. Which craft do you think will capture your child’s imagination?

Lion Art Projects


  1. Paper Plate Lion
    Paint a paper plate orange and then add all of the facial features. There is a template to make it easier, or you can create your own shapes for the face.


  2. Handprint Lion
    You can make so much more than a turkey craft by tracing your hand! Just look how cute a handprint lion can be.


  3. Paper Bag Lion Puppet
    I am in love with the colorful mane on this paper bag lion puppet! Kids will need to punch holes and “knot” multi-colored raffia to get this look.


  4. Popsicle Stick Lion
    Popsicle sticks form the lion's face while felt, googly eyes, and a soft felt mane add plenty of adorable personality.


  5. Lion Made from a Paper Cup
    This paper cup craft uses fake leaves for the mane, but you could also go for a nature walk to gather leaves of your own!


  6. Lion Paper Mask
    This lion's mask combines a few different ideas: a paper plate craft, handprint craft, and a straw craft for the whiskers!


  7. Toilet Paper Roll Lion
    Recycle empty toilet paper rolls into adorable lions with a paper mane, googly eyes, and fluffy pom-pom accents.


  8. Lion Headband with free printable to color


  9. Soda Bottle Lion
    This plastic bottle craft turns a soda bottle into a lion! I love the twisted tail and the feet created by the bottom of the bottle.


  10. Flower Lion
    Use fake or real flowers (maybe dandelions?) to create the lion mane on a cardboard surface.


  11. Felt Lion Pillow
    Are you ready for summer craft camp with the kids? Make these cute no-sew pillows in fun lion and sun shapes. These are SO easy and littles will love them!


  12. Paper Strip Lion
    This lion really reminds me of the cowardly lion in the Wizard of Oz. Just look at that beautiful curly mane! “Put 'em up, put 'em up!”


  13. Paper & Craft Stick Mask
    Create this lion mask for pretend play or maybe even for a costume! I really enjoy the use of various colors in this mask.


  14. Clothespin Lion
    Wooden clothespins create the lion's textured mane in this clever craft, giving an everyday household item a fun new purpose.


  15. Paint Spinner Lion
    Do some spin art with your salad spinner for the mane on this paper lion. Each one will be unique!


  16. Rock Painted Lion King
    Paint three lion-themed rocks with bright colors to create playful decorations for gardens, flower pots, or imaginative outdoor adventures.


  17. Newspaper Lion
    Introduce your child to mixed media art with this newspaper lion. They'll paint, cut, and accordion fold the paper to put it all together.


  18. Torn Paper Lion Collage
    Rip colorful paper into small pieces to build a textured lion collage that's great for strengthening fine motor skills.


  19. Lion Corner Bookmarks
    Fold colorful paper into adorable lion corner bookmarks that make reading even more fun while holding your place in favorite books.


  20. Fork Painted Lion
    Plastic forks come in handy for this art craft. Kids get to see how using something other than a paint brush can create a really cool look!


  21. Doily Lion
    Paint a paper doily for this lion's mane. You could also use a coffee filter for this kid's craft idea!


  22. Coffee Filter Lion
    A painted coffee filter creates a fluffy lion mane while simple paper shapes come together for an easy, colorful animal craft.


  23. Cupcake Liner Lion
    Have some extra cupcake liners? Use them in the frilly looking mane of this lion. Or, you could paint coffee filters to get a similar look!


  24. 3D Paper Lion
    This lion looks quite happy to be standing all on his own! His body is made with cardstock paper, but you could also use a toilet paper roll.


  25. Sticky Note Lion
    Use the sticky notes are perfect for making the cones used in this lion mane. No need to add glue—the notes are already sticky!


  26. Yarn Mane Lion
    Chunky yarn creates a beautiful lion's mane! Kids can work on fine motor skills by cutting and then trimming the yarn length.


  27. Clay Lion
    Older kids will love making this clay lion. There are easy to follow step-by-step instructions with photos!


  28. Ribbon Lion Puppet
    Create a popsicle stick lion puppet using paper and various ribbon colors. If you don't have ribbon on hand, you could also use paper strips for the mane.


  29. Recycled CD Lions
    Raise your hand if you still have a CD collection gathering dust. This craft is for you! Michelle has a lot of creative ways to upcycle your 'old school' music on her blog.


  30. Squish Painting Lions
    Talk about symmetry with this paint splat (or squish painting) lion craft. Kids love to smush the paint and then open the paper to see what is reveals!


  31. Lion Spaghetti Art
    Spaghetti is perfect for the mane of a lion. This is so cute! Kids will enjoy making their own lion faces for this pasta craft.


  32. Lion Footprint Craft
    Turn little footprints into an adorable lion keepsake that's perfect for preserving childhood memories while making a fun afternoon project.


  33. Fingerprint Lion
    Create the lion's head and body with fingerprints, then draw the remaining details to complete this simple, creative art project.


  34. Lion Coloring Pages
    Print, color, and wear this fun lion headband for an easy craft that's perfect for pretend play, classrooms, or birthday parties.


  35. Lion Bookmark
    Duct tape can be used for so many things! Here, different color tapes are used to make a lion bookmark. He is all stretched out to sleep while keeping your place in the book.

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