1. Panda Paper Puppets
Materials Needed:
Printed panda coloring pages Crayons, markers, or colored pencils Scissors (safety scissors for kids) Craft sticks (popsicle sticks work great) Glue
Steps: Safety Tip: Always supervise kids when using scissors. Pre-cutting the pandas can be helpful for younger children. Fun Tip: Mike loves to add accessories to his puppets, like tiny hats or superhero capes. Let your kids explore their creativity! I remember Lisa creating a “Panda Rock Band” with guitars and microphones; she even put on a mini concert for us in the living room! For more ideas on creating adorable animal crafts, visit crazylaura.com.
2. Panda-Themed Bookmarks
Materials Needed:
Panda coloring pages Cardstock Coloring supplies Laminating sheets or clear tape Hole punch and ribbon (optional)
Steps: Optional: Make a hole at the top and tie a ribbon for style. Lisa loves glittery pink ribbon bookmarks. Helpful Idea: You can make the bookmarks more special by writing your child’s name or a quote on the cardstock. Lisa gave her classmates bookmarks one time, and the looks of happiness on their faces were priceless! For more examples of creative bookmark designs, check out Pinterest.com.
3. Panda Greeting Cards
Materials Needed:
Panda coloring pages Blank cards or folded construction paper Glue or tape Stickers and glitter (optional)
Steps: Genius Hack: For a cleaner look, use double-sided tape, especially when adding things that pop up. Lisa made a set of pop-up panda cards for Christmas and sent them to family. Her grandparents loved them and kept them as a keepsake.
4. Panda Collage Art
Materials Needed:
Panda coloring pages Large poster board Glue Coloring supplies
Steps: Safety Tip: Use non-toxic glue and provide small glue sticks for easier application. Fun Example: Mike added balloons and confetti to his collage to make it look like a panda parade. It’s now in his room, framed! I still remember how proud he was to show it off to his friends when they came over to play.
5. Panda Paper Hats
Materials Needed:
Panda coloring pages Construction paper Scissors Glue or tape Stapler (optional)
Steps:
Smart Tip:
For extra durability, use thicker paper for the band. This way, the hat lasts through hours of imaginative play.
6. Panda Magnets
Materials Needed:
Panda coloring pages Scissors Coloring supplies Adhesive magnet strips
Steps: Educational Insight: By coloring and cutting, this activity helps kids improve their motor skills while teaching them about useful crafts. Lisa spent the weekend making a whole family of panda magnets. Each one had a funny name and personality. She really enjoyed showing them off to people. Bonus Tip: Include speech bubbles or other characters in their magnets to get kids to make up stories with them. Lisa turned hers into a mysterious “Panda Detective” series.
7. Panda Lanterns
Materials Needed:
Panda coloring pages Construction paper Glue or tape Battery-operated tea light candles Hole punch (optional)
Steps: Optional: Use a hole punch to add decorative holes around the lantern for a starlight effect. Creative Idea: These lanterns can also be used to set the mood for a theme party or a story time. With many lanterns in the winter, we made a “Panda Wonderland” that the kids loved! Actually, they made up a story for bedtime about pandas that lived in glowing bamboo forests.
8. Panda Gift Wrap
Materials Needed:
Panda coloring pages Wrapping paper or plain brown paper Scissors Glue or tape Ribbons and bows (optional)
Steps: Pro Tip: You can use any extra panda pictures as gift tags. Just make a hole in the corner and use string or ribbon to attach them to the gift. Lisa and Mike had a lot of fun writing funny words about pandas on theirs. Lisa’s tag stated, “From your secret panda admirer!” and I will always remember it.
Final Thoughts
Crafting with panda coloring pages is not only a fantastic way to keep kids entertained but also an opportunity to create lasting memories. Whether you’re making puppets, lanterns, or magnets, these activities are simple, safe, and tons of fun for the whole family. And if your kids enjoy pandas, they’ll probably love our adorable zebra, pig, and even playful ferret coloring pages too—they’re perfect for mixing and matching fun animal crafts. You’ll also find more inspiration like this in the Animals section, filled with coloring pages to make your kids smile. Remember, I’ve already published 44 panda coloring pages in PDF format for free below this article. Download them and start creating today! If you try any of these crafts, share your experience with me in the comments. Lisa, Mike, Emily, and I would love to hear how it went in your home.
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