1. Doggy Puppets
Materials Needed:
Printed dog coloring pages Popsicle sticks Scissors Glue or tape Markers or crayons
Steps: Safety Tip: Always supervise younger kids when using scissors and glue. Fun Tip: Add accessories to your puppets, like mini bows or hats, for extra personality. You can even use googly eyes for a 3D effect.
2. Dog Collage Art
Materials Needed:
Multiple printed dog coloring pages A large sheet of cardboard or poster paper Glue sticks Crayons, markers, or paints
Steps: Genius Hack: Outline the dogs with glitter glue to give them a sparkle effect that Lisa loves. It gives the things they make a magical touch. My daughter Lisa made one last month, and she even added glitter—her favorite touch! She wore it all day, even while reading.
3. Doggy Greeting Cards
Materials Needed:
Dog coloring pages Blank cardstock or folded paper Scissors Glue Stickers or decorative tape
Steps: Helpful Idea: These make great thank-you cards or birthday cards for friends and family. You can also use them for special holidays like Valentine’s Day.
4. Doggy Bookmarks
Materials Needed:
Dog coloring pages Laminating sheets or clear packing tape Scissors Hole punch Ribbon (optional)
Steps: Fun Tip: Add small stickers or drawings on the back of the bookmarks for a double-sided design.
5. Doggy Door Hangers
Materials Needed:
Dog coloring pages Stiff cardboard Scissors Glue Markers or stickers
Steps: Safety Tip: Ensure the cardboard is thick enough to last but not so heavy that it’s hard for kids to cut.
6. Doggy Masks
Materials Needed:
Dog coloring pages Scissors Elastic string Hole punch Markers or crayons
Steps: Genius Hack: Use pipe cleaners to add whiskers for a realistic touch. For extra fun, add felt ears or a tongue sticking out.
7. Doggy Mobiles
Materials Needed:
Dog coloring pages Several colored dog cutouts String A small branch or a wooden dowel Tape or glue
Steps: Helpful Idea: For extra fun, you can add small pom-poms, beads, or even paper bones to the strings. This adds even more ways to interact with and enjoy the mobile. Kids can make their phones look like them by customizing them.
8. Doggy Picture Frames
Materials Needed:
Dog coloring pages Plain wooden or cardboard frames Scissors Glue Markers or stickers
Steps: These frames are great gifts for family or friends because they combine creativity with special memories. Kids love putting up their art, and the frames are a great way to keep their memories alive. Adding a picture that everyone loves makes it even more special for everyone.
Resource Links:
For more tips on enhancing creativity through crafts, visit PBS Parents for helpful child development tips. Explore quality craft supplies at Crayola Stores. Learn more about the educational benefits of coloring at Scholastic Parents to learn about the educational benefits of crafts.
Crafts like these are a wonderful way to keep kids engaged and help them develop their creativity. Plus, they’re a fantastic use for the free dog coloring pages I’ve published in PDF format right below this article. Whether it’s making puppets or creating mobiles, these activities offer hours of fun while enhancing sensory and motor skills. If your little ones enjoy these, they might also love trying out the cat, llama, or elephant coloring pages; each one offers more chances for imaginative crafting. So, gather your supplies and get crafting! And don’t forget to let me know which craft was your kids’ favorite. For my family, the doggy masks were the big hit—Mike still wears his around the house, barking like a dalmatian. Happy crafting!
Download Free Coloring Pages:
