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Are you more of a dog person?
These dog crafts will be great for kids to make and have fun with.
Its also a great way to introduce your kids to the concept of caring for your pet.
So, your child has been askingnay,beggingyou for a dog?
In pursuit of that, here are 27 dog crafts to take on with your dog-loving kids.
These dog paper plates are an ideal example of that fact!
These are cute, easy, and cheap to make.
This craft is ideal for working with younger kids who have just graduated with safety scissors.
The skys the limit!
This craft is exactly for you.
Sit down with your kids one afternoon and crank them out!
These come together in no time, and the result is precious.
Got some other cardboard tubes in need of a purpose?
Not to worry,hereare toilet paper roll crafts to make.
Craft your very own Slinky Dog in any size you like!
His body is made from foam craft sheets (find themhere).
Theyre super easy to work with, so your kids will have no problem with the assembly.
Kids often dont consider the responsible aspects of dog ownership, so this is very educational.
Swap out the straws for their sustainable bamboo counterparts (here).
Speaking of paper crafts,hereare paper crafts youll enjoy!
Heres the perfect craft to combine the two!
Not to mention, these corner bookmarks help develop their fine motor control.
Then, simply follow the video tutorial.
Whether its for party favors or just for fun, these are perfect!
Then, you fold the trapezoidal box that fits beneath the pup.
Hidden storage for the win!
Paper Plate Dog with Waggling Ears
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Do your ears hang low?
Do they wobble to and fro?
Well, this paper plates ears do!
This craft is fun for kids to make, and theyll have a ball playing with the finished toy.
Think of it almost like a paper plate puppet.
you could even use it as a last-minute Halloween costume, complete with moving parts!
Who knew two homemade pom-poms and some ear flaps could look so cute?
Try out any of theseeasy DIY sock plushiesif this one loses its effectiveness!
Toilet Paper Roll Dogs
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Heres take two of the toilet paper roll dogs.
Read up on the different dog breeds with your child and make them as you go.
The supplies are easy to acquire in bulk, and the kids can make them in their own vision.
Once the puppets have been crafted, encourage the kids to put on a performance with them!
Have them each learn about a single dog breed and present on it.
This is great to do with younger kids who have just started working with scissors.
Simple shape cutting will progress their skills, and theres no dangerous hot glue in sight.
Find some other budget-friendly ways to keep your kids entertained with theseDollar Store projects for kids.
Using a paper plate and myriad of crafting tools, this mask is perfect for birthday parties.
you might opt forElmers glueinstead of hot glue to keep their little fingers safe.
With adorable mopey faces and heart-shaped patches, theyre so cute!
Adorable Pipe Cleaner Puppies
Heres one for any parents of tweens reading.
These pipe cleaner puppies are one of the quickest ways I know to whip up an animal toy.
Best of all, you only need pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and glue.
Create the body by coiling a single pipe cleaner into a spring shape.
Whip out the acrylic paints and some construction paper and get to crafting with your child.
Paint the toilet paper tube in a solid color or go for patches.
Then, its up to you and your little one to bring the dog to life!
Cut out some floppy ears, a snout, a tongue, and some eyes to bring it together.
While its not a living pet, it is the very next best thing for your child.
Dog Finger Puppet Party Favours
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These dog finger puppets are perfect for a variety of situations.
These puppets are simple to make and so fun to play with.
Find other ideas to make your childs birthday party an amazing one with these budget-friendlyDollar Store party ideas!
Despite this, theyre oodles of fun to make and play with!
Theyre much cleaner, much simpler to use, and just as fun.
Heart Dog Celebration Card
We all know kids arent expected to give gifts around birthdays or the holiday season.
However, a handmade card expresses love just as well as any gift.
Thats where these heart-shaped dogs come in.
Begin by printing out the template, then have your kids cut around them to create the card pieces.
Assemble in order and let them write their message of love inside!
Any relative would be proud to display this adorable card on their fridge.
Alternately, sit down with your kids to make theseDIY picture frames.
Fill them with a special picture for the perfect DIY gift.
From that moment on, dogs will hold a special place in their heart.
So, creating their very own puppy puppet is the ideal craft.
These adorable puppets use jute twine (grab a rollhere) as the control mechanism.
Puppy Pull-Up Ears Card
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Heres another card to make with your kid come celebration time.
The ears are the perfect place to write anything from Love You!
to Hi There, and the card suits any occasion with ease!
The pull-up ears mechanic lends something really special to the card.
Adorn the bag with spots, a floppy tongue, and some waggly ears for the full look.
With a base of black cardstock, the newspaper is the star of the show.
I love this craft because its so sustainable.
After all, eco-friendliness is all about reducing,reusing,and recycling.
double-check to pick up some non-toxic PVA gluehereif youre working with little ones!
Well, paint a rock to look like a dog, of course!
These adorable rock pets work as doorstops, paperweights, or simple decorations.
Who said only the kids get to paint rocks?
Plop down next to them to create your very ownDIY rock photo holders, theyre perfect for your desk.
Give them new life by helping your kids turn them into a brand-new stick puppy.
These creations are absolutely adorable and so easy to personalize!
Easy Origami Puppy
Our final craft is an easy origami puppy.
Your kids will have a ball showing off their new folding skills to their friends.
Not to mention, you’ve got the option to spend some quality time learning the technique together.
While the base shape is the samelop-ears includedyour child can customize from there.
Show them how to add patches, color in the ears, or change the dogs facial expression.
Dont say I didnt warn you!
So, there you have it.
Best of luck, and happy crafting!
