19+ Monster Crafts for Kids That They Will Love!
Need a fun and easy Halloween activity for kids? These cute monster crafts for kids are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids too! From silly paper monsters to hands-on DIY fun, they’re great for rainy days, classroom parties, or weekend craft time.
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From paper plate monsters to fuzzy pom-pom creatures, this collection of over 19 monster craft ideas is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids too. Easy to make and full of personality, these crafts are sure to bring lots of giggles (and maybe a few roars) to your day!
Planning a full day of Halloween fun? Be sure to check out our free printable Halloween crafts and Halloween handprint art for even more themed projects. You can also grab some *free* printable Halloween games or try these DIY pumpkin painting ideas to keep kids excited all day long.
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Silly Paint Smash Monster Puppets by I Heart Crafty Things
Paint smash is a wildly fun process art activity that kids can’t get enough of! The bold, symmetrical splatters create vibrant designs that are just right for turning into playful little monsters.
Paper Plate Monster Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
Turn an ordinary, boring paper plate into a fun monster craft with just a few supplies. Add some paint, paper teeth, and a handful of googly eyes to complete the effect.
Friendly Monster Collage Using Colored Glue by Buggy and Buddy
These fun collage monsters are so easy to make, and kids can mix up their own supplies. Use the colored glue to paint a monster, then stick various accouterments (glitter, googly eyes, etc) directly to the monster before the glue dries.
Clothespin Monster Craft by Kids Activity Zone
Making the handmade yarn pom poms to go with this monster craft is only half the fun. Kids can then turn clothespins into cute little monsters.
Lowercase m is for Monster Craft by Beth Ann Averill
This is a fun little printable that helps kids work on their letter sounds. The letter M printable actually resembles a monster to help kids remember that M is for monster.
Monster Toilet Paper Roll Craft by The Mindful Toddler
This is a cute, simple craft that is perfect for little ones. Cover a toilet paper tube in colored construction paper, then give kids a choice of different materials to decorate their “monster.”
Tissue Box Monsters by The Best Ideas for Kids
Start saving those old tissue boxes, since they make the perfect base for these monster crafts. With a little paint and a few other touches, these cute monsters will be decorating the house in no time.
Monster Blow Painting by Picklebums
This is a simple craft that almost anyone can make with stuff that is already lying around the house. Blow painting creates some unpredictable art, perfect for monster paintings.
Friendly Monster Crafts by Natural Beach Living
Who says monsters have to be scary? These cute little pom pom monsters are only as spooky as the kids want them to be.
Fork Painted Monsters by Our Kid Things
The best thing about monsters is that they tend to be a bit messy, a bit disorganized, and a bit wild. Techniques such as fork painting are perfect for capturing this craziness in these simple fork-painted monsters.
Monster Bookmarks to Color by Rock Your Homeschool
These printable, colorable bookmarks are the perfect way to get kids reading. They can cut out and color the bookmarks, each of which feature cute, friendly monsters.
Milk Monsters by Meaningful Mama
Turn an ordinary lunch into something exciting with these silly milk monsters! Kids can decorate a regular milk or juice box to create their own playful monster.
3 Eyed Monster Halloween Monster Craft by ConservaMom
This 3-eyed monster is a wild, wooly little guy that will brighten up the kids’ desks. It’s easy to make using a cup, popsicle sticks, yarn, and some other items.
Fuzzy Monsters Made From Toilet Paper Rolls by Kids Activities Blog
These super furry, fuzzy monsters are just too cute to skip. Kids will love making their new hairy friends out of empty toilet paper tubes.
Sea Monster Craft by Rainy Day Mum
Create some silly sea monsters with this craft. Kids can cut out aquatic animal shapes, then add monster hair to them for a fun twist.
Paper Monster Crown by Mommy Made That
For a quick and easy monster activity, this one’s a winner! Kids can use the printable paper template to make a monster crown. It’s perfect for silly fun and imaginative play.
Handprint Monster Craft by Taming Little Monsters
For a fun little diversion, why not turn a child’s handprint into a monster? It’s a quick, simple craft that kids will love doing.
Cupcake Liner Monsters Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun
Kids will love these cute little monster crafts that they can make from scratch. All you need are cupcake liners and a few other basic supplies.
Coffee Filter Monsters by Life with Darcy & Brian
Watercolor coffee filters are the perfect template for monster crafts. The wild colors are perfect for some messy little monsters.
Foam Monster Magnets by Homan at Home
These foam monster magnets let kids’ creativity run wild, but there’s an added bonus. Just a couple of slits and they can be fun pencil toppers instead of magnets.
That’s a wrap on 19+ monstrously fun crafts! Whether you’re keeping the kids busy at home or adding some spooky fun to the classroom, these are sure to be a hit. Which one will you try first?
